Just got approved in Hanoi, Thank you to everyone on this group for all your information that made my application process so smooth!

December 3rd - Applied

December 4th - "Pending Approval"

December 9th - Approved

So all in all it took 7 days, but with the National Holiday and Weekend. A total of 4 Working Days.

I did the Soft Power Application. This is the following things I had.

Muay Thai Training Documents

Cover Letter

Company Recommendation Letter of Remote Working

6 Months of Bank Statements with Highlighted Income and ending balance over 500,000 ฿

Proof of location - Photo of Entry Stamp, Flight Ticket into Vietnam, Boarding Pass, Air BnB Receipt for Accommodation

Does anyone know if the Ho Chi Minh consulate is strict about the 3 month 500,000 THB requirement? Or is a final number ok? I don't see 3 months mentioned anywhere on there official web site. Any recent experience?

Thanks.

🇹🇭 Advice Needed: Overstayed 180-Day Rule - Returning in February 2026?

Hello everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice from those with recent experience regarding Thai immigration and the 180-day rule.

I recently returned home last month, but looking back at my 2025 travel history, I realize I spent significantly more than the official 180-day limit using visa exemptions. I wasn't fully aware of the official rule, and I accept my mistake.

My 2025 History (Visa Exemption):

* Total Stay: Approximately 9 months (200+ days) in Thailand.

* Method: This was accomplished through a combination of initial entry, one border run, and two visa extensions at immigration offices.

* Current Status: I left Thailand last month (November 2025) and am currently in my home country.

My Questions & Plan for February 2026:

My current plan is to return to Thailand in February 2026, to immediately enroll in a course and apply for an Education Visa (ED Visa).

* Entry on Visa Exemption (Feb 2026):

Given my long stay in 2025, will I be allowed to enter Thailand on a standard visa exemption in early February 2026?

* Immigration Risk: Since the calendar year will have reset, the 180-day count should theoretically reset. However, will my significant overage/long stay in 2025 flag me for denial of entry when I arrive?

I am nervous about being denied entry due to my past history, even though I will be entering in the new year with the intention of switching to a long-term education visa right away.

Any advice or experiences from people who have re-entered after staying long periods under the exemption scheme would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

With the tm30 and tm47 I’m wondering if anyone rents a very cheap place so use then hops around living anywhere? These forms don’t look fun unless you are happy where you are and staying long term.

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I am applying for my non-retirement visa in Hanoi Vietnam. I just have two questions:

Q1. when I come back into Thailand (hopefully achieving my Visa from the embassy in Hanoi) do I need to have a booked flight ticket back to the UK?

Q2. I am staying at studio flats in Hanoi, will this be accepted as my accommodation location for my online application?

Once again, any advice will be much appreciated.

No more questions now from me as I feel I have all the information I need to successfully move to Thailand to live. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me.

THANK YOU EVERYONE

I need certificate of residence for put motorbike on my name. What paper I need to give to immigration for get this certificate ?

Is it possible to apply for multiple re-entry permit at the Suvarnabhumi airport? (I know that single re-entry is possible)

Can the first 90 day report be done by mail?

Just got approved in Hanoi today.

Submitted my application last Wednesday, so 6 days in total.

No question asked, I think I prepared my application well thanks to everyone who replied to my questions here.

Thank you all, great group !

Have a wonderful day and good luck to all future applicants.