Hi. I know it’s mandatory to “update” one’s TM30 each time u reenter Thailand, even if was for quick trip — but how is this most efficiently achieved? Have any of you resourceful expats learned to both comply with but simplify the process? AND are there TM30 requirements related to traveling within the country — like if I were to spend a week staying at hotels up north, and then return home to Bkk? Thanks to all you posters!

Hi, I applied last week for an METV from UK which has been approved and issued today ( only took 3 days) I am not arriving until 8 June (which my documents showed that were submitted) however my Visa states valid from 24 March until 19 September 25.

Does the Visa mean I have between the dates to arrive in Thailand and my Visa will be ‘active’ from the arrival stamp date and I can travel in and out of Thailand as a tourist for 6 months from that arrival date (8 June) or does it mean it’s ‘active’ from today until September?

Thanks

Hello everyone,

I’m going to the Thai consulate in Savannakhet next week for a single entry Non “O” based on marriage and want to start preparing my documents. Would my documents need to be signed and if so, should I have my documents manually signed first then take photos of my documents or have them electronically signed and submit them in PDF format?

Thanks in advance

Best agent in Pattaya for help to open a bankaccount ?

Hi Haw much money, have to show in my bank statement if i Apply for 90 days O retirement visa outside Thailand. I read about 20000 Bat and about 800000 bat. What is the correct ?

Hello to All of the group!

Can someone with certain knowledge let me know whether the ISSUE DATE of the required BANK LETTER, for the purpose of EXTENSION for NON-O RETIREMENT, can be a few days PRIOR to the appointment, considering that the branch director's signature is required and, by past experience, all banks ask "a few days" to issue this letter?

My Branch is DIVISION 1 Bangkok

My Appointment time is 9 AM

Considering that my bank in CW opens at 8.30 can someone tell me HOW can I get all the following (which are required to be dated all ON THE SAME DAY of the extension) done before my appointment at 9 AM?

- bank passbook update plus

- bank transaction list plus

- photocopies of bank passbook

- bank letter plus (?)

Any suggestions?

So I went to a random local bank to ask the question of opening up an account on a DTV status? The teller told me I either have to be employed by a Thai company or be on a retirement visa. Is it safe to say that this is not possible whilst being on a DTV?

Please let me know your personal experiences and suggestions if there is a possibility of being successful. CNX location.

Khop khun Krub in advance 🙏🏼

My first 90 day report after returning from a trip overseas on 31 December 2024 is due on 30th March. I have tried to submit online but as expected every submission online has been rejected with the reason “For first-time requests of a 90-day notification in each country visit, in-person presentation at the immigration office is required.”

My question is can my wife take my passport, completed and signed TM47 form, TM30 copy, copy of passport pages ( photo page, entry stamp, stay extension stamp and original Non O visa copy) and submit on my behalf or do I need to attend in person? I made an appointment for 27th March anticipating rejection of online submission but I would prefer not to go myself as my mobility isn’t great.

hey guys, with a DTV, can I skip or fast track any kind of immigration queues at Bkk airport? thanks

Hello all, I would like to get some feedback from you all on something as I will soon be trying to apply for the DTV.

Regarding the "Employment contract or employment certificate" that the application asks for: I am a remote worker, employed by a company based in the U.S. That is to say, I am an employee of that company. But I don't have a contract with them. I believe they call it "at-will" when you don't have a contract, which mean either party may terminate the employment at anytime. In this case, is it okay just to have my employer write a letter addressed to the embassy stating my name, what I do, etc, and that they give me permission to work remotely in Thailand? I found a template online that someone else used, they call it a "Employment Confirmation Letter". Will this be sufficient in place of a contract?

Secondly, I understand that a salary amount needs to be listed in this letter. Do you know if it should be monthly or yearly? In my case, I'm still considered an hourly employee where I clock in and clock out when performing work duties. And so my paychecks are not always the same amount, as it depends on the number of hours. I'm wondering if I can just use the yearly amount reported on my 2024 W-2 that I used when filing my tax return.

Thirdly, some of the examples I seen others use for this employment letter, it was signed by the owner. Do you know if the letter specifically needs to be signed by the owner or can the General Manager's signature also be sufficient.? In my case, the owner hardly ever visits the property. It's the General Manager that I report to and oversees all of my work. And it was the General Manager that I originally went to asking about working remotely. The owner of the company basically leaves all of the decision making up to the General Manager. But I'm not sure which is the more appropriate signature in this case, or if either will do.

And lastly, are there any other additional documents my employer needs to provide other than this permission letter? Of course I will provide payslips too (I assume 6 months worth?), but I have access to my payslips myself. Just wondering if there's any other information that the company I work for needs to provide?

Thank you in advance for your help.