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Thomas *******************
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Thomas ********************
I have it and I love it. Feel free to ask particulars here or by pm.

One problem, though. If you're not a resident in Vietnam, I'm very uncertain if you can complete the process from there.
Thomas ********************
This!

And not only that. The "official" refuge collectors sift through everything and puts recyclable items to one side. It's a rather fascinating thing to see (although, the adjacent air is not always, erm, fresh.)
Thomas ********************
Happily, that I have no experience with. I did my Elite inside Thailand before all this malarky.
Thomas ********************
Ok, that's strange. Have you tried emailing? They're usually quite responsive.
Thomas ********************
What is "ages"? Approval took ~3 weeks in my case.
Thomas ********************
I'd say talk to Thai Elite directly. When I did mine I applied through the "top google result". Didn't even realise it was an agency of some sort (worked out nicely and didn't cost anything extra.)
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@Joost ********
That could explain my experience. Thanks for the update!
Thomas ********************
I got mine in May. And I have zero regrets even if I could've milked the amnesty (which wasn't clear at that point.) The amount of anguish spared and having to deal with immigration, is already great value to me.
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@Nick ******
A little over a month seems a little tight to obtain Elite. I would apply immediately (which won't cost you anything) and start talking with them directly while waiting for approval.