Thailand Elite membership is the best way for foreigners to enjoy Thailand for extended periods of time. Not only the members are greeted by charming Thailand Elites staff each time they enter the kingdom, they can also benefit from a Privileged Entry visa. All Elite members are able to request for Elite Privileged Entry visa. The PE visa is valid for 5 years and allows the member to stay in the country for 12 months per entry and able to extend beyond 12 months by visiting immigration office for a stay extension. Should your choice of program is longer than 5 years, then ask for a new 5 years visa sticker prior expiry.
When a new visa needs to be affixed in the passport, the formalities are also made as simples as they can be. Upon arrival at the airport, the member is met at the plane door by our Thailand Elite staff, who will accompany the member to affix Elite visa before the premium lane immigration counter. Within minutes, the 12 months stay will be stamped on passport and member will be on his way to lounge for refreshment. While ours staff wait and carry member's luggages and escort member to the limousine. Charming and efficient, the Thailand Elite membership is key to trouble free long stay in the country.
When a new visa needs to be affixed in the passport, the formalities are also made as simples as they can be. Upon arrival at the airport, the member is met at the plane door by our Thailand Elite staff, who will accompany the member to affix Elite visa before the premium lane immigration counter. Within minutes, the 12 months stay will be stamped on passport and member will be on his way to lounge for refreshment. While ours staff wait and carry member's luggages and escort member to the limousine. Charming and efficient, the Thailand Elite membership is key to trouble free long stay in the country.
What is Elite Privilege Entry Visa (PE)?
Privilege Entry Visa
- Privilege Entry Visa were issued since 2013, an improved version of Elite visa.
- An Elite Privilege visa sticker has a validity of maximum duration of 5 years or inline with the expiry of your passport.
- Upon arriving Thailand member will get 12 month entry stamp. Member may do a stay extension at immigration centre if you plan to stay longer than 12 months (Immigration Fee of 1,900 Baht apply).
- The 90 days reporting a.k.a. Residential address reporting is required by Elite member. Reporting can be done online via Thailand Immigration website, Immigration mobile application, registered post or report at your province's Immigration office.
- Renewable 5 Yrs Multiple Privilege Entry Visa. If your Elite membership is 10 or 20 years, simply request a new Elite visa sticker prior expiry.
Privilege Entry Visa
- Privilege Entry Visa were issued since 2013, an improved version of Elite visa.
- An Elite Privilege visa sticker has a validity of maximum duration of 5 years or inline with the expiry of your passport.
- Upon arriving Thailand member will get 12 month entry stamp. Member may do a stay extension at immigration centre if you plan to stay longer than 12 months (Immigration Fee of 1,900 Baht apply).
- The 90 days reporting a.k.a. Residential address reporting is required by Elite member. Reporting can be done online via Thailand Immigration website, Immigration mobile application, registered post or report at your province's Immigration office.
- Renewable 5 Yrs Multiple Privilege Entry Visa. If your Elite membership is 10 or 20 years, simply request a new Elite visa sticker prior expiry.
Where to affix an Elite visa?
1. Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport, Phuket International Airport and Chiang Mai airport when you arrive the Kingdom with an International flight.
(at least 5 working days in advance booking required)
2. Chaeng Wattana Immigration office
All Elite members are entitled to one time free Elite Personal Liaison service. By default we will provide you Elite Personal Liaison when you book for affix your Elite visa at Immigration. That's our Elite personnel will assist you when you are affixing your Elite visa at the immigration office.
It is necessary to have TM 30 (24 hrs reporting) for members who would like to obtain Elite Visa at immigration Chaeng Wattana. (TM 30 form for the Residence Notification as the responsibility from the house/building owner where you stayed with).
3. Thai Embassy located in the country of your passport only (not recommended)
(15 to 21 working days in advance booking)
Bring along passport size photo for Embassy and letter of certificate to represent to Embassy officer. Do take note that different embassies have different procedures.
How to book a date to affix Elite Visa?
Once you obtain your member ID number, you then able to book a date to affix your Elite visa via our Elite Member Call Center.
1. Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport, Phuket International Airport and Chiang Mai airport when you arrive the Kingdom with an International flight.
(at least 5 working days in advance booking required)
2. Chaeng Wattana Immigration office
All Elite members are entitled to one time free Elite Personal Liaison service. By default we will provide you Elite Personal Liaison when you book for affix your Elite visa at Immigration. That's our Elite personnel will assist you when you are affixing your Elite visa at the immigration office.
It is necessary to have TM 30 (24 hrs reporting) for members who would like to obtain Elite Visa at immigration Chaeng Wattana. (TM 30 form for the Residence Notification as the responsibility from the house/building owner where you stayed with).
3. Thai Embassy located in the country of your passport only (not recommended)
(15 to 21 working days in advance booking)
Bring along passport size photo for Embassy and letter of certificate to represent to Embassy officer. Do take note that different embassies have different procedures.
How to book a date to affix Elite Visa?
Once you obtain your member ID number, you then able to book a date to affix your Elite visa via our Elite Member Call Center.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok Cheang Wattana Immigration Office
Elite members who are within Thailand the only Immigration office that allows to affix Elite visa is Cheang Wattana Immigration Center in Bangkok.
Bangkok Cheang Wattana Immigration Office Government Center B
Address: 120 Mu 3 Chaeng Watthana Soi 7, Thung Song Hong, Laksi
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30–16:30, Lunchbreak: 12:00–13:00
How to get there: By train to Laksi train station. Minivan to Pakkret.
Googe Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DMM7VHSCMDU2
Getting to the Immigration office in Bangkok by BTS/Bus/Taxi
The Immigration Office is located quite far from the Bangkok city centre. You can take the BTS to Mo Chit or the MRT to Chatuchak Park and then take a bus or taxi from there. There are minivans leaving from the Chatuchak Park to Chaeng Wattana. The minivan costs 25 baht and you can recognize them from the following Thai signs: ต10 "จตุจักร-ปากเกร็ด"
The taxi from Mo Chit to the Immigration Office takes about 20 minutes and costs about 100 baht. If you take a taxi from the Sukhumvit area it will be around 200 baht.
When you arrive at the Cheang Wattana street it is still quite a ride to go inside the complex. The Immigration Office is in the last building, the furthest away from the street, so make sure the taxi brings you there. If you end up at the beginning of the street you can get a motorcycle taxi for around 20 baht.
Getting to the Immigration office in Bangkok by train
Lak Si Railway Station is located at the beginning of Chaeng Wattana road, just 5 minutes by motorcycle taxi from the Immigration Office. You can take a train from Hua Lampong Station near China Town or Bang Sue Railway Station in the Chatuchak Area, the train will take between 30 minutes and an hour to reach Lak Si. Trains leave Hua Lampong at 08:20, 08:30, 09:25,10:05, 10:50, 11:20, 11:40, 12:55 and 14:05. There are more trains going to Lak Si, but the last option is 14:05 because the Immigration office closes at 16:00.
Train leave from Hua Lampong and make a stop at Bang Sue station 20 minutes later before they continue to Lak Si station. Both Hua Lampong and Bang Sue are connected with the MRT network. A ticket from Hua Lampong or Bang Sue to Lak Si costs 20 baht. From Lak Si station you need to take a Motorcycle Taxi to the Immigration office which will take about 5 minutes.
Lak Si Railway Station is located at the beginning of Chaeng Wattana road, just 5 minutes by motorcycle taxi from the Immigration Office. You can take a train from Hua Lampong Station near China Town or Bang Sue Railway Station in the Chatuchak Area, the train will take between 30 minutes and an hour to reach Lak Si. Trains leave Hua Lampong at 08:20, 08:30, 09:25,10:05, 10:50, 11:20, 11:40, 12:55 and 14:05. There are more trains going to Lak Si, but the last option is 14:05 because the Immigration office closes at 16:00.
Train leave from Hua Lampong and make a stop at Bang Sue station 20 minutes later before they continue to Lak Si station. Both Hua Lampong and Bang Sue are connected with the MRT network. A ticket from Hua Lampong or Bang Sue to Lak Si costs 20 baht. From Lak Si station you need to take a Motorcycle Taxi to the Immigration office which will take about 5 minutes.
(The main hall at the Government Building)
The Immigration Office is a big modern building. Inside you can find all the services you need for your visa application. There is a photo shop where you can get your pass photos. A print shop can help you out with getting the copies of different pages in your passport.
The Immigration Office is a big modern building. Inside you can find all the services you need for your visa application. There is a photo shop where you can get your pass photos. A print shop can help you out with getting the copies of different pages in your passport.
The meeting point of our Elite Personal Liaison is the Krung Thai bank ATM machine (light blue ATM) which is on the 2nd Floor of Immigration Office in Building B. Our EPL representative will contact you around 15 t0 30 minutes before the appointment time.
1) Notification of accommodation of foreigners For establishments
TM30 a.k.a. 24 hrs Reporting
Notification of the residence of an alien according to the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522, Section 38, states that “The owner of the house, the owner of the house, or the occupant of the residence Or the manager of a hotel that accepts foreigners who are permitted to stay temporarily in the Kingdom to stay must notify the official at the immigration office located in the locality, residence or hotel. within twenty-four hours From the time the foreigner enters to stay If any locality does not have an immigration office located Notify the police officer at the local police station in the case of a house, residence, or hotel where foreigners stay.
In notifying the accommodations of foreigners staying in residences, which are: Hotels that are licensed according to Hotels and Guesthouses, Mansions, Apartments, Business Establishments or General Rental Houses Act to the owner of the said dwelling Owner of rental house or the business operator notifies according to the form TM. 30
In the case of being located in Bangkok, please notify at Immigration Division 1, Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center. Ratthaprasana Phakdi Building, Chaengwattana Road, Soi 7, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210
In the case of being located in a provincial area, notification must be made at the provincial immigration office in the area. Who is responsible for notifying the residence of foreigners in accordance with Section 38, the Immigration Bureau has determined the format and methods of service so that those requesting services can choose the appropriate method for the operation as follows.
• Bring the documents in person. or assign other people to bring documents to notify, or
• notify by registered mail, or
• notify via the Internet network system (Internet).
Click! https://tm30.immigration.go.th/
How to notify
Method 1: Bring the documents in person. or assign others to bring documents to report
Bring the documents to report in person. or assign others to bring documents to report At the residence notification service box (TM.30), Chaloem Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Government Center, Chaengwattana Road, Soi Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok (according to official days and times)
Method 2: Notification by registered mail
1. Fill out the notification form. Complete with the signature of the informant.
2. Envelope size 6.5 x 9 inches with a 10 baht stamp attached to the envelope addressed to yourself. to return the official's notification receipt.
3. Put documents number 1-2 in the registered envelope. (Keep the registration form as evidence) Send to the following address:
Notification of residence of foreign persons,
Supervision Division 2, Immigration Division 1, Immigration Bureau
Government Center Commemorating His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary,
No. 120 Moo 3, Chaengwattana Road, Soi 7, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210
Method 3: Notify via the Internet
1. Register to use the residential notification service via the Internet at Thailand Immigration official website www.immigration.go.th in the Residence Notification window When officials have inspected and approved. You will be notified of your username and password. For accessing the system, go to the registered e-mail.
2. You can download the request form for housing notification service via the internet at www.immigration.go.th
3. You can download the manual for notifying residence via the internet and the TM.30 form on the login page into the system.
In the case of reporting in person or by registered mail
Notification form for accepting foreigners to stay For the home owner The owner or possessor of the dwelling (TM.30) consists of two parts (2 sheets) of documents. The first part is filling in the details of the owner of the house and the location of the place where the foreigners stay. The second part is the list of names. Foreigners staying in
Filling in details in Form TM.30 Part 2, please complete all fields. Mainly look at the passport of the foreign person. Due to the details of foreign persons which foreigners write before moving to stay are often incorrect And filling in must be done by typing or writing. If it is writing, write it in BLOCK LETTER and be careful in filling it out as follows:
1. Name of the alien. The space between first name, middle name and last name must be clearly visible.
2. Passport number. If there are letters in front Or behind the number, write it down as well.
3. Incoming card number field. Fill in the arrival card number (TM.6 card) which is attached to the passport. By filling in the same as
4. Entering the passport number, that is, if there are letters Please fill in the letters as well.
5. Entry date means the date the foreigner entered the Kingdom of Thailand. For the day of stay Fill in the form on the front page of the notification for accepting foreigners to stay.
The official will check the information in the TM.30 form. Upon inspection, it is found that the information has been filled in correctly and completely. The official receives the notification and tears the lower part of the TM.30 form for the informant to keep.
TM30 a.k.a. 24 hrs Reporting
Notification of the residence of an alien according to the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522, Section 38, states that “The owner of the house, the owner of the house, or the occupant of the residence Or the manager of a hotel that accepts foreigners who are permitted to stay temporarily in the Kingdom to stay must notify the official at the immigration office located in the locality, residence or hotel. within twenty-four hours From the time the foreigner enters to stay If any locality does not have an immigration office located Notify the police officer at the local police station in the case of a house, residence, or hotel where foreigners stay.
In notifying the accommodations of foreigners staying in residences, which are: Hotels that are licensed according to Hotels and Guesthouses, Mansions, Apartments, Business Establishments or General Rental Houses Act to the owner of the said dwelling Owner of rental house or the business operator notifies according to the form TM. 30
In the case of being located in Bangkok, please notify at Immigration Division 1, Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center. Ratthaprasana Phakdi Building, Chaengwattana Road, Soi 7, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210
In the case of being located in a provincial area, notification must be made at the provincial immigration office in the area. Who is responsible for notifying the residence of foreigners in accordance with Section 38, the Immigration Bureau has determined the format and methods of service so that those requesting services can choose the appropriate method for the operation as follows.
• Bring the documents in person. or assign other people to bring documents to notify, or
• notify by registered mail, or
• notify via the Internet network system (Internet).
Click! https://tm30.immigration.go.th/
How to notify
Method 1: Bring the documents in person. or assign others to bring documents to report
Bring the documents to report in person. or assign others to bring documents to report At the residence notification service box (TM.30), Chaloem Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Government Center, Chaengwattana Road, Soi Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok (according to official days and times)
Method 2: Notification by registered mail
1. Fill out the notification form. Complete with the signature of the informant.
2. Envelope size 6.5 x 9 inches with a 10 baht stamp attached to the envelope addressed to yourself. to return the official's notification receipt.
3. Put documents number 1-2 in the registered envelope. (Keep the registration form as evidence) Send to the following address:
Notification of residence of foreign persons,
Supervision Division 2, Immigration Division 1, Immigration Bureau
Government Center Commemorating His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary,
No. 120 Moo 3, Chaengwattana Road, Soi 7, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210
Method 3: Notify via the Internet
1. Register to use the residential notification service via the Internet at Thailand Immigration official website www.immigration.go.th in the Residence Notification window When officials have inspected and approved. You will be notified of your username and password. For accessing the system, go to the registered e-mail.
2. You can download the request form for housing notification service via the internet at www.immigration.go.th
3. You can download the manual for notifying residence via the internet and the TM.30 form on the login page into the system.
In the case of reporting in person or by registered mail
Notification form for accepting foreigners to stay For the home owner The owner or possessor of the dwelling (TM.30) consists of two parts (2 sheets) of documents. The first part is filling in the details of the owner of the house and the location of the place where the foreigners stay. The second part is the list of names. Foreigners staying in
Filling in details in Form TM.30 Part 2, please complete all fields. Mainly look at the passport of the foreign person. Due to the details of foreign persons which foreigners write before moving to stay are often incorrect And filling in must be done by typing or writing. If it is writing, write it in BLOCK LETTER and be careful in filling it out as follows:
1. Name of the alien. The space between first name, middle name and last name must be clearly visible.
2. Passport number. If there are letters in front Or behind the number, write it down as well.
3. Incoming card number field. Fill in the arrival card number (TM.6 card) which is attached to the passport. By filling in the same as
4. Entering the passport number, that is, if there are letters Please fill in the letters as well.
5. Entry date means the date the foreigner entered the Kingdom of Thailand. For the day of stay Fill in the form on the front page of the notification for accepting foreigners to stay.
The official will check the information in the TM.30 form. Upon inspection, it is found that the information has been filled in correctly and completely. The official receives the notification and tears the lower part of the TM.30 form for the informant to keep.
2) Notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days
TM47 a.k.a. 90 days reporting
As an Elite member, 90 days reporting, which is also the residential address reporting is required. There are several ways to do this reporting.
One of the easiest way to report is via immigration website
URL link, click here: https://tm47.immigration.go.th/tm47/#/login
Procedure and notification
- The foreigner makes the notification in person, or
- The foreigner authorises another person to make the notification, or
- The foreigner makes the notification by registered mail.
- The notification must be made within 15 days before or after 7 days the period of 90 days expires.
- The first application for extension of stay by the foreigner is equivalent to the notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days.
Offices accepting notification:
- Immigration Division1 Office, The Government Complex,Chaengwattana Rd., Laksi ,Bangkok
- One Stop Center for Visa and Work Permits located at Chamchuri Square Buliding , Floor 18, Phayathai Rd. Phatumwan, Bangkok (Only the specific law)
Services are provided only to foreigners who have already submitted an application for temporary stay in the kingdom of thailand. - Immigration Service Center for 3 National Legalized Labors ( Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia) at Major Hollywood Suksawat or Imperial World Ladprao
Only special Labor of three Nationalities Loas , Cambodia and Mynmar residing in Bangkok. - Immigration offices throughout the country
Notification by registered mail
- Photocopy of passport pages with following pages
- front page showing name / surname / Passport No., ect.
- current visa
- last entry stamp of immigration
- last extension of visa - Photocopy of departure card TM.6. This TM6 has been suspended, hence you may ignore TM6.
- Previous notifications of staying over 90 days (if any) click to view Example document
- Completely filled in and signed notification form TM.47 click to view Example document (Don't forget to sign name.)
- Envelope with 10 Baht stamp affixed and return address of foreigner for the officer in charge to send back the lower part of form TM. 47 after having received the notification. This part must be kept for reference and for future notifications of staying over 90 days.
- The above mentioned documents must be sent by registered mail and the receipt of the registration kept by the foreigner.
Send the mail before the renewal date 15 days to90 DAYS REGISTRATION,
IMMIGRATION DIVISION 1
Chalermprakiat Government Complex
120 MOO 3, CHAENGWATTANA ROAD,SOI 7,
LAKSI, BANGKOK. 10210
Notice :
- Your registered mail must be sent to the Immigration office at least 15 days before the due date of notification.
- Your new form will be stamped as of the expiration date of your old receipt.
- Please keep your receipt of your registered mail in case of lost mail.
- Your document can not be processed if you have passed the 90 days limit. ( You must come to the nearest immigration office or Immigration Division 1 in person to pay fine 2,000 Baht)
- Waiting for reply mail over 1 month, please contact Immigration Office with your registered mail receipt.
- The notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days is in no way equivalent to a visa extension.
- If a foreigner staying in the kingdom over 90 days without notifying the Immigration Bureau or notifying the Immigration Bureau later than the set period, a fine of 2,000.- Baht will be collected. If a foreigner who did not make the notification of staying over 90 days is arrested, he will be fined 4,000.- Baht.
- If a foreigner leaves the country and re-enters, the day count starts at 1 in every case.
3) Elite Visa Stay Extension (Important)
New Elite member holder of Privilege Elite visa (PE visa) will be given a 12 months entry stamp when arriving in Thailand. Should member wish to stay longer than 12 months, member will required to do a Stay Extension before the end of 12 months stay at your province immigration office. At immigration office you will be given a new 12 months stamp with a fee of THB 1,900 baht payable to immigration office.
For Elite member who live province other than Bangkok, you may make an appointment with Elite member service call center. This will help to you skip the queue in your province immigration office.
Elite member who over look and do not extend their stay, will be consider overstay.
For more information, click https://www.thai-elite.com/immigration-news.html