Seeing that I know you Rick.

You can apply for elite visa from inside or outside Thailand. They are letting people in. It's taking a while

@Rick ****************

talk to me if you want to know more.

USA embassies are allowed to attach stickers. It's taking a little time though.

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Put money in the bank, complete the requirements. Simple as that.

Basically it's the school fee plus a variable changeover fee from official groups inside Thailand that assist with this type of thing whether you are new or doing another year. Because it's exactly the same process less the travel and they are doing the same for everyone.

I would suggest your school should have everything under control. There should be no need for an extension letter.

Unless you are changing to a different school.

If you want to stay longer, there are ways, especially if you have the right paperwork.

@Tod ********

actually I never print it. I just copy the calendar appointments from the day I do it to two weeks from the new date. Simple as.

I have 10 years as a volunteer. I also looked after 170 volunteers for two foundations all over Thailand for 3 years. It was 50-60 hours a week.

@Erik *********

as always "easy", is not cheap. But considering other options are 50k to 70k, for longer term stays and no worries for 5 or 10 years many people are going this way. Nothing secret here.

Elite Visa is easy. Let me know if you want to know more.