What are the details of the Thai Elite Visa, including its duration, costs, and working options?

@Ron ******

lol

2 for me too. I English for 10 years and 1 Thai for 8 years. I would rather live with a pack of rabid Rotweilers than another woman in my ear hole 😂

Her and two previous ones. Brazilian and Italian. Maybe I should start buying American. lol

Can I get a work permit for Thailand Elite Visa? What does mean "the acceleration and assistance in obtaining work permit"

Work permit in Thailand can be obtained only under a valid working (non-b) visa. For cardholders who wish to obtain a work permit when entering the country you will need to obtain a business visa. However, he can still use all privileges of the club Thailand Elite, such as airport service, 90-day report, golf, spa, etc.

All cardholders of Thailand Elite can look forward to free public service concierge, which can be used to speed up government processes in obtaining a work permit: to get a letter from the Ministry of Labor, etc. Also, Officer of the Club can be provided if necessary to aid in communications in the Immigration Police and other government services.

Thailand Elite Members should pay attention, if you enter Thailand with your non-b visa with permission to work, to leave the country will also be carried out by your business visa (which is not a multi-visa and requires to make re-entry permit visa during your trips abroad). If you want to take advantage of Thailand Elite visa for the next entry, you must first cancel your business visa before you leave the country, and then enter with you Thailand Elite visa next time.

9. What does it mean “business networking” for members Thailand Elite.

Company Thailand Elite, as investment advisor and legal consultant, conducts various business activities throughout the year for the members.

This is done with a view to presenting the elite club of Thailand Elite and to introduce members to each other, to share experiences, opportunities for further business cooperation and collaboration. Experienced members of the club can share with new useful information and experience to take advantage of the club in Thailand, etc.

In addition, cardholders can get Thailand Elite consulting support in the field of investment and legal issues. Company Thailand Elite can help it's Members in communication with the BOI (Board of Investment) if it’s necessary.

Yes Funny thing about Thai Law -- a foreigner can OWN a business in Thailand but Not Operate it - hands on in any way without a Work Permit... The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand has made an appeal to the Thai Government to change that somewhat ...

They can own businesses as well...

I should have clarified as using the Work Permit to run a business in Thailand. I think some Elite Members would like to do that... It would simplify a lot ...

No work permit, most Elite members whom I know have dividend paying investments.

What is the status for those with Elite Visas obtaining a work permit?

For some of us, yes! For others, you are not committed to staying in Thailand the whole time and can come and go as you please.

From Bt. 500K up to Bt. 2 million

you still do 90 day reports on the elite visa. They only do it for you in bangkok, chiang mai pattaya and phuket I believe.

@JD ******

I'm good either way with bank money and pension. Not throwing away good money just to not have me or wife check in for me a couple times a year.

It is call to each his own. When the new longer stay over 50 visas are put fully into place requiring much more money in the bank and same with monthly income - and some prize winning member of the Thai Government decides to phase out the current Extension of Stay for over 50 and the lower financial requirements then the 500k Elite will look pretty good.

JD, nobody is negative about elite. It's just throwing money into the wind for a mere 90 day check in. I'll take my wife to Europe for a few weeks with half a million baht.

What are your Daily perks Richard?...daily?

Good for you Richard...

@Robert ***********

Neither do many others, We have a pension that is large enough not to do it.

JD, I joined Elite because back then it was the only visa available which was good "For Life" and I was willing to commit here for such a duration. I'm sure many naysayers might have the resources to join, but they might not have enough faith in the Govt out of fear the visa might one-day be cancelled. Yet after 12+ years, through multiple coups and the current junta, all is well. The daily perks and annual privileges make it great for me, but there are other perfectly valid options for those to make other choices. I just do not wish to travel out of the country for the reasons of a extension.

Or not google...and ask a question...on a Thai visa ADVICE page...

That's what I had read on a website where they compare each visa. Maybe I misread...

He doesn't know what he is talking about....

He says 12 visa elite issued last year...not a 12 year visa....??..but he is way off....

there is no 12 year visa :/

Actually the average sales are around 70 new members a month and expected to grow this year.

Huh???

LOL :)

Next time you want help or have a question. I hope someone tells you go google it.

Telling people to google....on a Thai Visa Advice page...That just doesn't seem right does it.....Thats like calling customer service and they say..Oh have you googled it??..20.year 1 mill = 50k a year. No hassles. I am considering.

My pleasure Pam, PM me anytime if you have more questions :-)

Thanks Robert A. Piccus at least 1 usefull comment in this useless conversation 😂🖒

@Wayne *******

, I've been a member 10+ years and will be for life. So figure another 20+, not bad for 1 MB.

Pamela, feel welcome to ask me questions if it will help.

@Robert ***********

You mean like getting the Elite Visa for yourself?

Wayne, i guess some people wish to learn details first hand.

@Pam **********

Yes, it's a huge problem for me.

I d like to follow here is it a problem 4 u? U also follow people's comments here 😂 of course u can google everything u want and find a lot..

@Pam **********

You know you can google people's experiences too?

Ahah i know what is it without googleing it, im just interested in people's experiences ..

Yet you still haven't worked out you could just google the answer yourself?

If you don't want the hassle of a visa trip / renewal every year and border runs and questions and proof of funds and reporting and all the rest. Frank the skimmed down version as I understand it is 20 year 1 million. That is 50k per year for multiple entry. Less than what you pay now and no border runs.

Per year

I do not have that problem , as i work so i have my visa , i can move freely in and out of thailand when ever i want , 1 visa trip per year , and 3 border runs , i pay tax , and everyone is happy and leaves me alone since about 15 years now , visa cost in total about 60 000 thb

Up to you Steve, but it gets more difficult to extend long term.

10x1 year extentions of stay @ 1900bt per year is 19,000bt. Save yourself 981,000bt. Each to their own of course.

There is a 20 year option now for 1 million baht.

I joined early when there was only the lifetime option.

Robert A. Piccus 1 millions Thb for 10 years I thought it was really much expensive than this. By wich way you get it at this price?

Yes and I send someone to do that on my behalf.

@Rob***

. Do you still have to report your address every 90 days?

It makes more n more sense all the time.

I don't think so Phil, I paid i million THB over 10 years ago, for life, and will have this visa for another 20+ years. Is that really expensive for 30+ years of benefits?

It's a fair lump to pay in one hit but it probably works out cheaper than visa runs and extensions if you stay in a half decent hotel. Plus you know your not getting declined or messed around. Immigration actually smile and welcome you back lol

Sweet. Yes thats the one I have been looling at and want. I am 37 so not really many other options other than painful ones. 50k a year...thats nothing....but a fair bit to pony up at the beginning for peace of mind and an easy visa life in Thailand. Cheers. Better than google any day ;)

The best option by far now Michael is the 20 year 1 million baht one. That wasn't available when I bought the 5 year one. The only long term option then was the 20 year 2 million baht option with golf and spas. I don't play golf so was useless to me.

I will purchase the new 20 year option when this one runs out.

Thanks Ron. It is comments like yours (on this site an others) that make me follow these sites as they are first hand. Anyone can say go check google but that is not really helpfull on a page for people to ask visa related questions is it. Some people just want to watch the world burn rather than help ohers... I have been considering Elite for a long time and may go for it one of these days when I am cashed up. Thanks again.

The only people that I have seen say anything other than positive feedback about the Thailand Elite PE Visa are those they have never had one. I really couldn't be more happy about the programme. I'm 58 ( I know I don't look it 😂) and could easily have qualified 3 years ago for a retirement extension when I bought the programme. All the time I can afford to stay with it, I will never change to any other visa. I love the fact I can come and go as i please with no re-entry permits and a years stamp everytime I enter. No grief with immigration, fast track meet and greet airport service, they deal with immigration and collect my luggage with a BMW series 7 limo supplied picking me up to and from the airport 24 times per year, and the private airport lounge all included.

True some people don't know what they are on about.

@Michael *******

what ever dude. This group has come so deluded in the past year. Tod and Lloyd and maybe one or two others are the only reputable guys here. Stick with conflicting false advice if you want or just join bangkok expats and argue.

Go on google and there are so many varied reports that you get more confused than before you started for visas and elite info. Why are any of us in this group if google is king, why are you?? 555...Forums and groups are much better info than random google searches.

@Michael *******

guess you never googled

Google is no help in finding out first hand experiences and asking queations that you have.

@David ***********

Appreciate your honesty and I get your point which makes sense as well, have a great weekend !

Hendrik Alma Most stuff anymore is contradictory. Wasn't always like that. Yes one person says, no another. I heard somewhere this or in my opinion. It's crap. Google is derived from people. There's maps, recommendations, pictures and star ratings. This is a great site a lot if information as long as it's coming from a Tod Danials and Lloyd Turner type. Most everything else is bs from people who think they know.

Then for that, there's the search function for this forum or other expat in Thailand forums. Info's out there, first-hand.

Google is a great way to find information but getting information from others with first hand actual experience makes the whole picture complete and that is why I like this forum.

20 year 1 million. No yearly fee....as far I can tell anyway...

Check their website, fees depend on which option you select.

And the yearly fee is.....?

With the Elite Visa program now, The way that visa works is every time you exit/re-enter the country you're stamped in for a completely new calendar year. If you do not leave the country to get stamped in for another year you do pay for those yearly extensions of stays at the immigration office (1900baht).

That is correct Steve, all extentions are done at DMCW.

You dont have to leave the country for any extention of stay.

No a work permit is separate to your visa.

Would also love to hear your experiences. Thank you.

Ok Hendrik, sending you a PM.

Hello Robert, I am contemplating the 20 year Thai elite. just a simple question is it really so convenient and easygoing as they described on their website ? feel free to msg me your experience. Kind regards and have a great weekend.