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How Smooth Is The Application Process For The Elite Visa In Thailand?

Jun 22, 2020
6 years ago
Martin *****
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Applied for Elite visa, went very smooth.

4 weeks until approval and 1 week later got Elite sticker in my passport at BKK Immigration.

Free 6 month elite extension.

Highly recommended in these times
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The user successfully applied for the Elite Visa in Thailand, reporting a smooth application process with approval within 4 weeks and receipt of the Elite sticker in their passport shortly thereafter. They also mentioned receiving a free 6-month elite extension, recommending the visa for others.
Tod *********
and just like that we're done. GOOGLE is your friend people.
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Pattaya ****
5 years or more and how much does it cost with everything until you get it?
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Tod *********
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Leon ********
Hi Martin, the cost of visa and how many years please?
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Tod *********
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Martin *****
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@Leon *******
please use Google search.. there are many programs and lengths according to your needs. Starting from 500k baht for 5 years. But approval time is same for all elite types
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Tod *********
THANK YOU.

Okay so now we know with 100% certainty that you can go from "amnesty" (which means what ever stamp you had was already expired) to an Elite visa inside the country without any problem..
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Barry ******
good to see
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Duncan **********
Great to hear. I got mine last year and was approved in just over 2 weeks. I was amazed how quick it was.
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Tod *********
what is taking longer now is the background check (or at least that is what I was told by the elite staff when I talked to them)
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Ming ******
What is the advantages of E lite visa?
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Tod *********
sorry
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what we're NOT gonna do is get into a debate about the pros and cons of the elite visa.

Google is your friend in that situation. There is enough info out there about it so you can see what the advantages might be for you.

OR

look on their website

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Tod *********
thanx for the update. (y)

Just curious were you on "amnesty" when you got the elite visa sticker stuck in and the new year stamp OR were you on a still valid stamp?
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Martin *****
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yes, I was on amnesty and elite staff did take care of everything.
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