Informative video. But my gosh man, seriously, you need to make your bed, pick up your clothes, and not leave a plate of food. All that on camera is really annoying. Clean up a little bit and we will take you more seriously. I don't mean this in a mean way, just something for you to think about for your other videos.
Thank you so much for taking the time to describe this Elite Visa sign up process in detail. It has answered so many questions I had that I could not find elsewhere
I feel if you have the chance to lock in for 20 years-take it. Portugal just closed the golden visa, Turkey citizenship by investment recently doubled in cost. Obviously it depends on your financial situation and your unique travel requirements- ideal for many, not so great for the majority. Great video- answered almost everything
Thanks for the video. This is good info. Question for you: What's the timeframe for being able to pay the additional 400k bah and upgrade to a 20 year visa? Do you have do so from the start, or could you do it 2, 3, 4 years down the road?
Informative -- thank you. I had a similar set of frustrations trying to pay for the visa. But every other aspect has been positive -- including their their schlepping me and my several suitcases to the hotel and recently doing the 90day report. Also I arrived on the same day: Dec 13. Good luck
Thanks a lot for this pile of valueable information. Do you maybe have an idea what happens if you have a visa based on a Elite Easy Access Membership and get a job in Thailand incl. work visa within the five years ? Since in general, you only can have one valid visa at a time, I would assume the elite visa is invalidated. But what happens e.g. if you quit/ loose the employment ? Will it be possible to reactivate the elite visa again ?
You are allowed to have the elite visa and work permit at the same time, but only one can be activated. So you would need to exit and come back on the work permit. As far as I know, the Elite Visa sticker expiration date stays the same. If you lose the work permit, you leave and come back as elite.
Great tips on the payment hassle. This is very good to know in advance. Not that is has applied to you, but I understand if you don’t leave Thailand during the one year stamp period, it will cost 2,000 THB to get an updated 1 yr. Stamp from Immigration. Although clearly not a big amount, it’s annoying to keep paying if you don’t leave Thailand.
Thank you for the valuable informations about Thailand Elite visa. Do you think is worth it at today's value please? We are 78 and 66yo now, present date is Feb 2, 2023. Thank you in advance.
Hi... Great video 👍.. Cleared up alot of questions I had Curious to know did it take you 1 week to get approved or 1 month? (after submitting on Sep 26) In the video you said about 1 week but your graphic shows around a month- Sep 26 till Nov 1?..... Thanks 🙏
Your initial application is approved in about a week but then you have to pay for it and get final approval along with having it affixed to your passport. Start to finish 1-2 months.
It's taking a lot longer lately. I applied on Jan 5th and still haven't heard back. I was told applications are taking 6-8 weeks on average at the moment.
@@baconoverflow4384i think it depends on the elite visa type you are applying for. For example, for simgle 5 year elite it should take less. How was your experience mate? 😊
Great video, great content! A couple of questions: 1. After getting your elite visa, when you travel in and out of thailand, does your visa stamp date gets automatically extended by one year from the date you arrive back in thailand? If so, does this mean your 5-year elite visa never gets to hit that 5 year end date assuming you travel every year in and out of thailand? 2. There is no requirement to apply for multiple-entry visa every time you travel in and out of thailand right? 3. For elite visa holders, is the money in your Thai bank account subject to annual taxation? 4. After your 5-year elite visa is up, do you intend to extend the elite visa to another 15 years or do you at that point in time prefer opting to apply for a retirement visa instead? Your comments/clarifications deeply appreciated.
good info mate , well spoken .... I'm in the process of selling everything in Australia and moving to LOS which should happen within 2yrs .......... I always wondered about the private taxi going to Pattaya as there was no mention of it anywhere even taking 3 trips off you is still a good deal as a taxi to Pattaya is around 1,300 - 1,500baht each way so you say 8 trips = 12,000baht so same same as 24 trips a year as you mentioned . I'm on the understanding you send/drop off you passport to your agent for the 90 day reporting and they do it for you at no cost to you as they get a commission from Elite themselves
Yes for the 90 day reporting you drop it off on a Monday and get it back later in the week. Yes if you work through an agent it should be the same price. Any agent that charges you more is not legit
@@routergods , a couple of posts down from here by Greg I posted 2 links to another site by Jett Gunther which is helpful aswell ... thanks for replying keep up the good work mate
A Thai Elite agent told me that you can upgrade from the 5 yr Elite visa to the 20 yr superiority extension anytime during the 5 year period. Sure hope he is correct as my plan is to get the 5 yr and then keep an eye on the different visa options that come out in the next 3 - 5 years. If they offer one that I qualify for and does not have many hassles I will opt for it. If not, I will extend to the 20 year for another 400,000.
@@routergods ok , i asked you quite the same question above ... i'll personnaly probably upgrade to 20 years after 3 years ... but i've read it has to be done within the first 4 years ... and couldn't be done the last year ... maybe they've changed their own rules cause too many people were surprised not being able to upgrade after 5 years.
im not sure what this other person was talking about ,your presentation was great i like the fact you through your experiences step by step . there is an elite office here in las vegas would it be advantages for me apply here and make it easier to pay for it here , thank you for your time on this matter and by the way your video was very informative THANK YOU
Thank you 👍for sharing the information I was planing to get that elite visa soon cause no points get the retirement visa cause might will Travel in and out twice a months
Hello Humphrey, how do I know my only one time payment will be sent into good hands❓️I'm dealing with an agency that is giving me info for obtaining the 5 years elite visa. Do I need to stay aware of anything else❓️Thanks
Hi... You videos are amazing & very informative... Keep up the amazing work ☺... Can you plz clarify this... Can I get my visa affixed at BKK airport while I am flying out of Thailand & not flying in... And also where exactly do you get it affixed at Suvarnabhum... There is a small Previlidge Elite Card Co office situated next to the Airport Tourist immigration help office, is that the place , may I ask....
I'm fairly certain you cannot get it affixed flying out of Thailand, but you can contact Thai Privilege Company or your agent (if you used one) to be sure. The visa is affixed by Thai immigration at the arrivals Fast Track section. Thai Privilege Company does NOT affix your sticker.
@@routergods Appreciate ur reply & point noted... Last clarification plz, post the payement, it took approx how many days for you to recv the welcome letter & the membership id
Looks like local bank account is fine.. here are the exact instructions. Payment Options: - Transfer from an overseas bank account/ Wire Transfer - Transfer from a local bank account - Direct deposit of membership fee to the Thailand Privilege Card bank account - Online payment and credit card payment: 1) An applicant who applied through the www.thailandelite.com website: please log-in to your account using the Username and Passwords received from the website to complete your membership payment or contact your salesperson for further assistant 2) An applicant who applied through our official agents: Please contact your Sales Agent to request for the dedicated URL payment link to complete the membership payment Remark: Please note that the American Express Card is not accepted
With the 5 year elite visa as an example, does that mean you can basicslly stay in Thailand for 5 years almost what with the leaving the country for a day thing I've read about?
If you have a 5-year elite visa, you don't need to leave thailand at all. You just visit immigration for the yearly stamp. If you travel out of thailand, every time you come back you get a year stamp.
@@routergods thanks for the prompt reply. One other question I had is when you get to Bangkok and the escort helps you with everything, immigration, stamp etc etc, they do also take you to get your checked luggage?
@@barcher8577 You probably should go through the followup video which answers pretty much all your questions - ruclips.net/video/CgWyixCSJjQ/видео.html
@@routergods fair enough, I haven't made it through all of them yet and was getting ahead of myself but thanks again for the replies and the information!
Why did you not talk about the spa and golf benefits? I also heard you get coupons for discounts at certain restaurants? Have you taken advantage of these since making this video?
Pretty simple, I don't golf or go to spas, so it wouldn't be right for me to talk about them. There are some restaurant discounts, but nothing interesting.
Thank you great video At what point in the Elite application process do I need to cancel my education visa ? as you say you cannot have 2 visas at the same time Thanks once again
You'll get instructions after getting the initial approval. You either cancel it, exit and come back in on a tourist exemption/visa and get the thai elite attached. Or you can get letters from your school and thai elite written and do it all in one sitting (instructions from your thai elite agent and Thai Elite themselves).
Hello Humphrey, do you know this kind of visa let you have the same benefits in all international and domestic airports in Thailand❓️Having Elite Visa In Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Pattaya and so on is the same service they provide like when you arrive in Bangkok❓️The benefits are only available in some parts of Thailand or you can enjoy the benefits of the Elite Visa in all Thailand❓️Thanks
Save the 600,000 baht the interest you will make from 600,000 baht will pay for all your agent fee. And you still have the 600,000 baht in your bank account.
Have you ever tried to get a friend or family member though without them being a member? I saw another RUclipsr get picked up and they also took his friend, obviously they would not get lounge access but for me it would be good if my Thai wife and daughter could sneek though the fast lane at immigration with me 😀
Immediate family members can go through the fast track with you (up to the immigration officer), although I've never tried. This is the rules according to Thai Elite - "Immediate family member(s) may be allowed to accompany member when passing fast-lane immigration formalities. Member must submit full name and passport number of their immediate family member(s) in advance upon making a reservation."
Some good info in here. Im curious you mention Bangkok to Pattaya transfer service for elite holders is also available, I never knew this or have seen this written anywhere. I notice that Bangkok to Pattaya is 150kms but you also mention there is an 80kms limit. Should really only be taking two right!! Can you get a transfer to say Hua Hin which is 200kms or even further afield?
It's written in a lot of places. No, Bangkok to Pattaya is 3 transfer credits. You can also request Hua Hin which also takes 3 credits. I don't know if you can take it further or other places.
@@routergods in regards to going from an education visa to elite visa, its my understanding that having an education visa beforehand isn't an issue once it is with a reputable school?
If it's legit and registered with the Ministry of Education, you should have no problems... but if there's any doubt I suggest contacting Thai Elite or an agent and give them the name of your school.
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Thailand in June of this year with my wife. We will be applying for the METV. Once we are convinced that Thailand is the country for us long term, within 3-4 months I will apply for the 5 year elite visa. Since we cannot have two different visas at the same time, we will need to cancel the METV once the Elite visa is approved. Do I need to leave Thailand and re enter once the elite visa is approved for me to cancel the METV?
Great video thanks!! I was looking at the 1 year retirement visa but with that you have to have 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account. There is also the stipulation that you can show 65000 Thai baht per month from retirement income. But this needs to be in an affidavit from your home embassy and most embassies will not provide the affidavit. So why would I tie up 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account AND have the annual hassles of renewing the 1 yr retirement visa while I could plunk down 600,000 baht (5 yr Thai Elite) or 1,000,000 baht 20 yr Thai Elite) without the annual hassles. Sounds like the Thai Elite visa is the way to go!!!
I have a Thai Elite visa and came in through Immigration in Bangkok going to Chiang Mai and they refused me entry saying that my Thai Elite Visa was not a real visa. It took me 45 minutes to convince the immigration it really was a real visa before they let me in.
@@routergods EPA ???? =Environmental Protection Agent , what are you talking about? I was at Immigration, visa immigration when you enter Thailand. Nothing to do with environment.
EPA is your Elite Personal Assistant (the Gold Jacket Person). It's the basic service of having a Thai Elite card and explained in your welcome letter and welcome package.
You can take immediate family members through Fast Track and they can ride in the "limo". The visa part you would have to buy another members or go with the family version of the Elite visa.
For many people, the retirement visa would probably be better. Assuming they can meet either the 65K/baht a month income requirement or the 800K/baht in a Thai bank account requirement.
I wouldn't pay any country $17,000 just for the privilege of living there 20 years. If that amount is inconsequential to you fine, but I can live in other countries without just handing them 17k.
Informative video. But my gosh man, seriously, you need to make your bed, pick up your clothes, and not leave a plate of food. All that on camera is really annoying. Clean up a little bit and we will take you more seriously. I don't mean this in a mean way, just something for you to think about for your other videos.
Yeah, unfortunately I did this video before the Marriott housekeeper got to the room. Thanks for watching!
@@routergods It does not bother me. You are in Thailand ferGodsSakes
So that's all you got out of this video? What a wonderful joy it would be to hang around you ...
Good information, great video. Thanks for the info
Where’s your videos?
Underrated video, deserves more views!
A lot of valuable information, thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
agreed
Thank you so much for taking the time to describe this Elite Visa sign up process in detail. It has answered so many questions I had that I could not find elsewhere
Thanks!
I feel if you have the chance to lock in for 20 years-take it. Portugal just closed the golden visa, Turkey citizenship by investment recently doubled in cost. Obviously it depends on your financial situation and your unique travel requirements- ideal for many, not so great for the majority. Great video- answered almost everything
Wow. What a great video. I like how you put in a few cuss words to emphasize these points. I agree with you, the Thai Elite is a good value.
Thanks for the video. This is good info. Question for you: What's the timeframe for being able to pay the additional 400k bah and upgrade to a 20 year visa? Do you have do so from the start, or could you do it 2, 3, 4 years down the road?
I found out through Thai Elite that you can upgrade anytime in the 5 years.
God knows how much 20 year visa will be in 2 months. Maybe 5 million THB
Informative -- thank you. I had a similar set of frustrations trying to pay for the visa. But every other aspect has been positive -- including their their schlepping me and my several suitcases to the hotel and recently doing the 90day report. Also I arrived on the same day: Dec 13. Good luck
Glad it was helpful!
What method did you pay with?🤔
Thank you for the excellent video, very clear and informative.
You’re welcome!
Great round up, thanks for all of the information!
Thanks!
Thanks a lot for this pile of valueable information. Do you maybe have an idea what happens if you have a visa based on a Elite Easy Access Membership and get a job in Thailand incl. work visa within the five years ?
Since in general, you only can have one valid visa at a time, I would assume the elite visa is invalidated. But what happens e.g. if you quit/ loose the employment ? Will it be possible to reactivate the elite visa again ?
You are allowed to have the elite visa and work permit at the same time, but only one can be activated. So you would need to exit and come back on the work permit. As far as I know, the Elite Visa sticker expiration date stays the same. If you lose the work permit, you leave and come back as elite.
@@routergods Alright - Thank's alot again
Great tips on the payment hassle. This is very good to know in advance. Not that is has applied to you, but I understand if you don’t leave Thailand during the one year stamp period, it will cost 2,000 THB to get an updated 1 yr. Stamp from Immigration. Although clearly not a big amount, it’s annoying to keep paying if you don’t leave Thailand.
Thank you for the valuable informations about Thailand Elite visa. Do you think is worth it at today's value please? We are 78 and 66yo now, present date is Feb 2, 2023. Thank you in advance.
Hi... Great video 👍.. Cleared up alot of questions I had
Curious to know did it take you 1 week to get approved or 1 month? (after submitting on Sep 26)
In the video you said about 1 week but your graphic shows around a month- Sep 26 till Nov 1?..... Thanks 🙏
Your initial application is approved in about a week but then you have to pay for it and get final approval along with having it affixed to your passport. Start to finish 1-2 months.
It's taking a lot longer lately. I applied on Jan 5th and still haven't heard back. I was told applications are taking 6-8 weeks on average at the moment.
@@baconoverflow4384i think it depends on the elite visa type you are applying for. For example, for simgle 5 year elite it should take less. How was your experience mate? 😊
Great video, great content! A couple of questions:
1. After getting your elite visa, when you travel in and out of thailand, does your visa stamp date gets automatically extended by one year from the date you arrive back in thailand? If so, does this mean your 5-year elite visa never gets to hit that 5 year end date assuming you travel every year in and out of thailand?
2. There is no requirement to apply for multiple-entry visa every time you travel in and out of thailand right?
3. For elite visa holders, is the money in your Thai bank account subject to annual taxation?
4. After your 5-year elite visa is up, do you intend to extend the elite visa to another 15 years or do you at that point in time prefer opting to apply for a retirement visa instead?
Your comments/clarifications deeply appreciated.
All answered in the latest video
good info mate , well spoken .... I'm in the process of selling everything in Australia and moving to LOS which should happen within 2yrs .......... I always wondered about the private taxi going to Pattaya as there was no mention of it anywhere even taking 3 trips off you is still a good deal as a taxi to Pattaya is around 1,300 - 1,500baht each way so you say 8 trips = 12,000baht so same same as 24 trips a year as you mentioned . I'm on the understanding you send/drop off you passport to your agent for the 90 day reporting and they do it for you at no cost to you as they get a commission from Elite themselves
Yes for the 90 day reporting you drop it off on a Monday and get it back later in the week. Yes if you work through an agent it should be the same price. Any agent that charges you more is not legit
@@routergods , a couple of posts down from here by Greg I posted 2 links to another site by Jett Gunther which is helpful aswell ... thanks for replying keep up the good work mate
A Thai Elite agent told me that you can upgrade from the 5 yr Elite visa to the 20 yr superiority extension anytime during the 5 year period. Sure hope he is correct as my plan is to get the 5 yr and then keep an eye on the different visa options that come out in the next 3 - 5 years. If they offer one that I qualify for and does not have many hassles I will opt for it. If not, I will extend to the 20 year for another 400,000.
Yes that's right. I've confirmed with Thai Elite the rule about upgrading the visa to 20 years. It's now upgradable anytime within the 5 years.
@@routergods ok , i asked you quite the same question above ... i'll personnaly probably upgrade to 20 years after 3 years ... but i've read it has to be done within the first 4 years ... and couldn't be done the last year ... maybe they've changed their own rules cause too many people were surprised not being able to upgrade after 5 years.
im not sure what this other person was talking about ,your presentation was great i like the fact you through your experiences step by step . there is an elite office here in las vegas would it be advantages for me apply here and make it easier to pay for it here , thank you for your time on this matter and by the way your video was very informative THANK YOU
Great job with this video. Thank you.
Thanks!
Thank you 👍for sharing the information I was planing to get that elite visa soon cause no points get the retirement visa cause might will Travel in and out twice a months
Thanks man for the valuable information..!!
Good knowledge, thanks for great information 👍
Thanks and welcome
You just skimmed over the “Elite Lounge” at Suvarnabhumi…could you please let me know more about that? Photos?
I talk about the lounges here - ruclips.net/video/1gauBdWOppM/видео.html
Hello Humphrey, how do I know my only one time payment will be sent into good hands❓️I'm dealing with an agency that is giving me info for obtaining the 5 years elite visa. Do I need to stay aware of anything else❓️Thanks
Hi... You videos are amazing & very informative... Keep up the amazing work ☺... Can you plz clarify this... Can I get my visa affixed at BKK airport while I am flying out of Thailand & not flying in... And also where exactly do you get it affixed at Suvarnabhum... There is a small Previlidge Elite Card Co office situated next to the Airport Tourist immigration help office, is that the place , may I ask....
I'm fairly certain you cannot get it affixed flying out of Thailand, but you can contact Thai Privilege Company or your agent (if you used one) to be sure. The visa is affixed by Thai immigration at the arrivals Fast Track section. Thai Privilege Company does NOT affix your sticker.
@@routergods Appreciate ur reply & point noted... Last clarification plz, post the payement, it took approx how many days for you to recv the welcome letter & the membership id
Does the payment transfer have to come from a foreign source?... Could I just transfer the 600k from my local Bangkok Bank account?... Great Video!
Looks like local bank account is fine.. here are the exact instructions.
Payment Options:
- Transfer from an overseas bank account/ Wire Transfer
- Transfer from a local bank account
- Direct deposit of membership fee to the Thailand Privilege Card bank account
- Online payment and credit card payment:
1) An applicant who applied through the www.thailandelite.com website: please log-in to your account using the Username and Passwords received from the website to complete your membership payment or contact your salesperson for further assistant
2) An applicant who applied through our official agents: Please contact your Sales Agent to request for the dedicated URL payment link to complete the membership payment
Remark: Please note that the American Express Card is not accepted
With the 5 year elite visa as an example, does that mean you can basicslly stay in Thailand for 5 years almost what with the leaving the country for a day thing I've read about?
If you have a 5-year elite visa, you don't need to leave thailand at all. You just visit immigration for the yearly stamp. If you travel out of thailand, every time you come back you get a year stamp.
@@routergods thanks for the prompt reply. One other question I had is when you get to Bangkok and the escort helps you with everything, immigration, stamp etc etc, they do also take you to get your checked luggage?
@@barcher8577 You probably should go through the followup video which answers pretty much all your questions - ruclips.net/video/CgWyixCSJjQ/видео.html
@@routergods fair enough, I haven't made it through all of them yet and was getting ahead of myself but thanks again for the replies and the information!
Why did you not talk about the spa and golf benefits? I also heard you get coupons for discounts at certain restaurants? Have you taken advantage of these since making this video?
Pretty simple, I don't golf or go to spas, so it wouldn't be right for me to talk about them. There are some restaurant discounts, but nothing interesting.
Thank you great video At what point in the Elite application process do I need to cancel my education visa ? as you say you cannot have 2 visas at the same time Thanks once again
You'll get instructions after getting the initial approval. You either cancel it, exit and come back in on a tourist exemption/visa and get the thai elite attached. Or you can get letters from your school and thai elite written and do it all in one sitting (instructions from your thai elite agent and Thai Elite themselves).
@@routergods thank you very much
Hello Humphrey, do you know this kind of visa let you have the same benefits in all international and domestic airports in Thailand❓️Having Elite Visa In Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Pattaya and so on is the same service they provide like when you arrive in Bangkok❓️The benefits are only available in some parts of Thailand or you can enjoy the benefits of the Elite Visa in all Thailand❓️Thanks
Fast track works in all airports - but EPA/limo only at Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai and Phuket only
Great information ! Since I’m over 60 the retirement visa sounds better for me
Yeah I’d say for most people over 50 the retirement visa makes more sense
Save the 600,000 baht the interest you will make from 600,000 baht will pay for all your agent fee. And you still have the 600,000 baht in your bank account.
I would get the Elite but it is too expensive $25,000 AUD for 5 years.....nup.
Yeah, it's not for everyone. I think the real value comes when you extend it for 20 years total.
what if you have 4 years left on your passport and then it expires. how do you get the remainder put on a new passport?
It's easy, you just go to immigration with both passports and they will transfer the sticker.
Have you ever tried to get a friend or family member though without them being a member? I saw another RUclipsr get picked up and they also took his friend, obviously they would not get lounge access but for me it would be good if my Thai wife and daughter could sneek though the fast lane at immigration with me 😀
Immediate family members can go through the fast track with you (up to the immigration officer), although I've never tried. This is the rules according to Thai Elite - "Immediate family member(s) may be allowed to accompany member when passing fast-lane immigration formalities. Member must submit full name and passport number of their immediate family member(s) in advance upon making a reservation."
Don’t you need a Thai bank account in order to apply for elite Visa?
No. I didn’t have one
Some good info in here. Im curious you mention Bangkok to Pattaya transfer service for elite holders is also available, I never knew this or have seen this written anywhere. I notice that Bangkok to Pattaya is 150kms but you also mention there is an 80kms limit. Should really only be taking two right!! Can you get a transfer to say Hua Hin which is 200kms or even further afield?
It's written in a lot of places. No, Bangkok to Pattaya is 3 transfer credits. You can also request Hua Hin which also takes 3 credits. I don't know if you can take it further or other places.
@@routergods in regards to going from an education visa to elite visa, its my understanding that having an education visa beforehand isn't an issue once it is with a reputable school?
If it's legit and registered with the Ministry of Education, you should have no problems... but if there's any doubt I suggest contacting Thai Elite or an agent and give them the name of your school.
@@routergods Makes sense thanks.
If you travel with a Thai companion can they ride in buggy and go to the lounge with you?
Your immediate family can go through the Fast Track , buggy and "limo" with you. Not sure about the lounge because I've never used it.
@@routergods My Thai partner (not married) but lived together for years, will she be accepted as family?
Good job. Thank you bud..
Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully the info proved to be useful.
@@routergods Well in fact it was friend. I only need to chose when to start the process at this junction.. be well.
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Thailand in June of this year with my wife. We will be applying for the METV. Once we are convinced that Thailand is the country for us long term, within 3-4 months I will apply for the 5 year elite visa.
Since we cannot have two different visas at the same time, we will need to cancel the METV once the Elite visa is approved. Do I need to leave Thailand and re enter once the elite visa is approved for me to cancel the METV?
you can cancel it at immigration without leaving Thailand
BTW the new mic sounds amazing
yes is is best choise to have an a elite visa 👍
this was very good
hi can i ask where abouts at bangkok airport do you go to get the visa fixed to the passport ?
It happens in the Fast Track lounge when you enter the country. If you're already in Thailand, you must go to immigration office and NOT the airport.
Great video thanks!! I was looking at the 1 year retirement visa but with that you have to have 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account. There is also the stipulation that you can show 65000 Thai baht per month from retirement income. But this needs to be in an affidavit from your home embassy and most embassies will not provide the affidavit. So why would I tie up 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account AND have the annual hassles of renewing the 1 yr retirement visa while I could plunk down 600,000 baht (5 yr Thai Elite) or 1,000,000 baht 20 yr Thai Elite) without the annual hassles. Sounds like the Thai Elite visa is the way to go!!!
Because the 800k of the retirement visa will still be yours where as the million of the elite visa will no longer be yours.
Hi, can I work as a digital nomad (not a stable job with one company, but sell small services abroad sometimes) ?
You do not get a work permit with Thai Elite so technically you would be breaking the law as a digital nomad
how long did they stick the visa in the passport at Bangkok airport?
It takes less than a minute
I have a Thai Elite visa and came in through Immigration in Bangkok going to Chiang Mai and they refused me entry saying that my Thai Elite Visa was not a real visa. It took me 45 minutes to convince the immigration it really was a real visa before they let me in.
Did you have your Elite membership card with you? Where was your EPA standing during all of this?
@@routergods EPA ???? =Environmental Protection Agent , what are you talking about? I was at Immigration, visa immigration when you enter Thailand. Nothing to do with environment.
EPA is your Elite Personal Assistant (the Gold Jacket Person). It's the basic service of having a Thai Elite card and explained in your welcome letter and welcome package.
@@routergods I will try them EPA again. But they do not have that service at every port of entry.
thank you bro.
very helpful thanks
Glad it helped
very useful，thanks！
Does this cover any of your family?
You can take immediate family members through Fast Track and they can ride in the "limo". The visa part you would have to buy another members or go with the family version of the Elite visa.
Can you pay by crypto?
No
@@routergods There is a law firm in phuket that accepts crypto for a fee. Hawlyruk Legal.
Why would this be better than retirement visa is the person is over 50?
For many people, the retirement visa would probably be better. Assuming they can meet either the 65K/baht a month income requirement or the 800K/baht in a Thai bank account requirement.
No I got elite visa and after 5months no drivers license no help 5here
I love thailand but not happy with thailand elit evisa after 5 months no driver's license and no help with it so disappointing you recice NO HELLP
Why did you waist everyone’s time telling us what your going to tell us. The tile tells us just start right in to the info
Hi, nice informative video in details but u could have made it shorter and less boring by not talking too much about electric buggy in airport.
For $17K I want to hear about the buggy privileges...
@@kevinrummelhart Do you think he meant 60000 baht?
@@nuttyguy8478 600,000 baht (~$17,000 US dollars) is the cost of a 5 year Elite Visa.
I really enjoyed this video. You are a good communicator and I enjoyed your stories.
It all sounds like a massive pain in the bum. They should take bitcoin.
I tried to watch it but gave up after 7 mins
I wouldn't pay any country $17,000 just for the privilege of living there 20 years. If that amount is inconsequential to you fine, but I can live in other countries without just handing them 17k.
its more than 17k .
@@mrthai-rg9nv I know and it's not worth it.
Translation = you can’t afford it
@@spookyblack7526 Right, I probably have more money in my checking account right now than you. You're a D- Bag. LMAO
Looks affordable to me considering the benefits, reducing the admin effort to absolute minimum 😉👍
Interesting they make you check in every 90 days. Vietnam had the same thing with 1 year visas
Thailand has to stop all these visa only for the rich guys but not from poor foreigner especially the west farang and american hot dog kap!!🎅🎅