How straightforward is the application process for the Thai Elite Visa?

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Aug 7, 2019

5 years ago

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Thai Elite Visa. July 23rd application accepted--6 Aug application approved. I simply used the online process . No agents or outside assistance. It could not have been more straightforward. Now the hard part...giving up $16,284....🤯.

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An individual successfully applied for the Thai Elite Visa using the online process, highlighting its straightforward nature. They applied on July 23 and received approval by August 6. The discussion touches on the application timeline and the subsequent steps for obtaining the visa upon entering Thailand.

Robert *******

And as this page is not to discuss about the price of this visa, i close the commenting. Congrats with this visa and enjoy your long stay in Thailand.

5 years ago

Daniel ******

James Kamera Kasino How long did it take from application submission until acceptance on July 23? I just submitted an app yesterday. Oh wait, maybe I didnt have enough coffee yet. Was the 23rd your first application date?

5 years ago

Daniel ******

@Tod ********

good idea, i made my appointment for ED visa (because i paid for it again..) ill have to see if i can change the type of appointment without cancellation

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Daniel *************

but if they drag their feet on turning it in that's what drives up the processing time. Don't chance it just get a tourist visa and wait it out.

5 years ago

Daniel ******

@Tod ********

that's what i was debating. Ive been a good boy so my background check should be A+

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Daniel *************

I'd get a single entry tourist visa that is certain to buy you enough time and then if they're dragging their feet you could always extend that by 30 more days

5 years ago

Daniel ******

@Tod ********

even 4 weeks is ok. I just saw some talk that the "2 week" processing time has been changed to 1-3 months, and that's what my application acknowledgment said. So I'm thinking... hmmm... do I need to come back for 60 days.. or 90.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Daniel *************

the thing that seems to take the time on the elite visa is the back ground check :/

They evidently only submit them once in a while in batches.

I had someone apply and got approve within a week or 10 days and another person apply and it took over 4 weeks

5 years ago

James ****************

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@Daniel *************

yeah it's hard to judge. I got lucky but some folks wait for a month or longer to get approved. There is just no way to know.

5 years ago

Daniel ******

James Kamera Kasino Thanks, I have to leave the country on August 14 and am debating a visa exemption or a SETV for my return, so this information is very helpful

5 years ago

James ****************

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@Daniel *************

just a couple of days and that was only because I forgot one attachment. They emailed, I fixed it, application accepted.

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Tod *********

Yep, it can run like a well-oiled machine. Are you going to get the visa put in your passport when you enter the country at the airport OR are you going to the immigration office to get it?

5 years ago

James ****************

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@Tod ********

I'm already here in Pattaya on an exemption good till late August so I can just make a run to CW if I can just convince myself to make the wire transfer.

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James ****************

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