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Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
Brian *******
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I have been living in the far north of Chiang Mai province for a few years now on extensions based on marriage to a Thai but now I am here on a visa exempt. I will apply for a new visa based on marriage to a Thai next month after I have the required funds in my bank account. In the meantime, I need an extension because my visa exempt will expire next week, before I have the funds in my account for the new visa application.

Will immigration balk if I apply for a 30 day, so-called "tourism" extension? If not, what should I put as the reason for staying on the TM.7 application? A quick look through my passport makes it obvious I am not here as a tourist.

I ask because my wife is 6-months pregnant and prefers not to make the trip to the city this time - she would need to be present if I was applying 60 day extension based on visiting Thai family.

I guess another option would be a border bounce via Chiang Khong/Huay Xai. Are they currently requiring an overnight stay (or longer?) in Laos?
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
Dave *********
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I’m looking for clarification regarding the level of health cover I need on a retirement visa. I have read online that a minimum of 3 million baht cover for inpatient cover is required but I can’t see anything in regards to outpatient cover or whether it is even required. Please could somebody who knows 100% confirm as I want to get my insurance in place. Many thanks in advance.
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
John ********
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Sent for a year non o visa as got thai wife they sent me tourist visa multiple entry

So I got 60 days on arrival I just got my extra 30 days.do I need to do a visa run now .or can I go back to immigration

Don't understand as sent to thai embassy in London cost me £150.

I got year visa last time was better for me

Can someone explaine as so many changes on visa changing so fast.hard to keep up with
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
Peter *********
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Hi members.

I will be arriving from Australia on a 60 day passport and extending another 30 days..

Staying at girlfriend home.

Questions

Do I need to do a T30

Does Girlfriend need to do anything thing...

When is best time to do 30 day extension..

Cheers
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
Hi, if I have the TM30 in Chiang Mai, can I apply for an extension in another province? Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
Lee *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi guys , looking at getting at agent to do my 30 day extension in jomtien, any ideas of contacts and prices , thanks
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
I went to Kalasin Immigration for an extension of stay due to retirement. I got there at the opening time of 08:30 and was first in line and out the door at 09:30. I am a Canadian so use a letter from my embassy as proof of income. I showed that my Passport with a copy of each used page, my yellow book and pink ID card and a copy of each. The officer then asked for a copy of my wife's ID card and Bluebook and I had them with me so showed them. I had the TM8 form filled out and a picture. And the reentry form for one entry and picture. That was it, previous years they had me sign a couple of other forms, but not this year. ฿1,900 for the extension and ฿1,000 for the single reentry. They also updated my 90 day reporting. A very simple process. my praise to the Kalasin Immigration department.
Dec 24, 2024
a year ago
Ian *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I appreciate that this is a question about a UK visitor visa application.

I hear that VFS Global are no longer in the Trendy Building on Sukhumvit Soi 13. Could anyone kindly confirm that. Thank you.
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