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What is the time frame for getting a Thai Elite Visa affixed after approval?

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Hey everyone,

I’m considering applying for a Thai Elite Visa (either Bronze or Gold) for a long-term stay in Thailand.

If the visa is approved and everything goes smoothly (including getting the membership card), is there a specific time frame to get the visa affixed after approval? Or can I get the visa affixed at any time as long as the membership is valid?

Thanks in advance!

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The timeframe for affixing a Thai Elite Visa after approval is generally flexible; you can affix it at any time as long as your membership is valid. Once your visa is approved, you will receive an approval letter, and the membership card will be issued after you arrive in Thailand. Although there is no strict deadline, it's essential to complete the process while your membership is active. For additional guidance, it's advisable to consult Thai immigration or dedicated expat forums.

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While I cannot say for certain re the Elite visa, most Thai visas do have time limits. E.g., the LTR visa must be stamped within two months of BOI endorsement.

Speaking of the LTR visa, I recommend you take a look at it before committing to the Elite. Though it’s only good for ten years, it only costs 50k baht & is nearly maintenance-free.

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Joseph Davis Hi, thanks for your comment.

I was researching and comparing DTV, LTR, and TPV (Thai Elite). Among the three, I find TPV somewhat suitable for my particular circumstances. It feels like a middle ground between DTV and LTR, minus the right to work part.

It’s basically just hunker down money and getting the visa at the airport, with annual renewals in Bangkok, similar to LTR (DTV requires renewal every six months).

I’m not too keen on meeting the requirements for DTV or LTR. I was tempted to go for the LTR via the wealthy global citizen scheme but fell short on one of the requirements - it feels like one needs to be "invested" to qualify for this scheme.

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Joseph *******

Joseph *******

I take it you’re too young to retire?

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John ********

John ********

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Joseph Davis Yep. In my early 30's.

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Beatriz **********

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Após a aprovação do visto Thai Elite e o recebimento do cartão de associado, você geralmente pode obter o visto afixado a qualquer momento, enquanto sua associação for válida. Não há um prazo fixo para isso, mas é importante que você faça o processo enquanto estiver dentro do período de validade da sua adesão.

Recomendo entrar em contato com a Expat Money Forum para obter mais informações detalhadas e suporte durante o processo. Eles podem te ajudar a entender melhor os requisitos e os prazos.

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Shane *******

Shane *******

Talk to the Embassy

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Bent *************

Bent *************

I really don’t understand why you ask here (and get lots of different and stupid answers) instead of asking Thai Immigration!

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Billy ******

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@Bent ************

because the site is called Thai Visa Advice 😎

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John ********

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Bent Sennenwaldt

I don't know why you're giving even this comment.

I am researching my options, like everyone else. I am asking around, from this group, to another recommended group, to immigration, to legal firms.

It really doesn't hurt to ask. 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Dave *********

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I got the same reaction when I posted a question. Of course I have already visited the obvious places, now tell me real world. So much in Thailand differs completely from one to another. It’s why you join a discussion group I thought

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John ********

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Dave Anthony It's the reason why I asked this group. I figured there are other TPV holders who went through the same process.

Maybe there were post/comments who gave wrong answers, who knows? 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Bent *************

Bent *************

Of course it doesn’t hurt, but you get so many different and wrong answers! Good luck!

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Christopher *************

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You can affix it anytime after you payed etc , yoh will get an approval letter once approved. The membership card will come after yoh arrive in Thailand

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John ********

John ********

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Super! Thanks for the reply.

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Dca *****

Dca *****

Perhaps also ask in a Facebook Group dedicated to Thailand Privilege/Thai Elite

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Thanks for recommending, will check it out.

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You can enter the country anytime but the DTV visa is better

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