The start date of your Thai Elite Visa will begin when you receive the Welcome Letter. Usually, it will be around 2 weeks after payment. 

There are two ways to get your visa:

1. In Thailand: You can get the visa at the Head Immigration Department in Bangkok. The staff will help you during the process, and it will take about an hour at the Immigration Department.
2. Overseas: If you are abroad, you should provide your flight details at least 5 days before you arrive in Thailand. The staff from Thailand Elite Visa will meet you at your gate and guide you to immigration. The visa will take at least one hour to apply for, and it can be done in Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Bangkok airports.