Does anyone know if a language course will meet DTV2 requirements? I have read conflicting reports that some embassies accept and others do not. Also does anyone have any knowledge on DTV2 approved cooking courses. It seems quite that Muay Thai and cooking is accepted as a qualification but not learning Thai language.

I am a Singaporean and currently residing in Thailand with a Non -Imm O-A retirement visa which I obtained from the Thai embassy in Singapore valid 1 year till 31 July 2025. I intend to renew my O-A visa when it is due at the Thai immigration office of the Province I am currently staying. One of the requirements stated in the document obtained from the thai immigration office for O-A retirement visa application is a 'photocopy of the bankbook with a minimum deposit of 800K Baht in the first 3 months after the last visa extension, and then having 800K Baht in the 2 months prior to visa application date'. My query is since I got my O-A visa from singapore and will be doing the visa renewal in Thailand next year for the first time, I only need to fulfill the latter part of the requirement i.e. show the 800k Baht in my bank book statement 2 months prior to renewal application date right?

Appreciate your advice on this please. Thanks!

Hi, just looking for an up to date confirmation.

Currently on the last (extra-13-15th month) 90 days entry until 8 Feb 2025 of a one-year Multiple Entry Non-Imm 'O' visa obtained from Savannakhet .

Had to apply for a new passport as existing passport with above stamp expires in June 2025 (less than 6 months validity to use it for an entry after 8 Feb 2025 and not enough pages left). Received new passport today.

Do I need to go to my local Immigration office to transfer the entry stamp to 8 Feb 2025 to my new passport, or can I just exit Thailand with both old and new passports on or around 8 Feb 2025? Also, I would hope to be returning a few days later. Will I again need both passports, or just the new one?

Thanks for your assistance.

Approved! Applied online with the embassy in Ottawa, Canada. It took one week. Self-employed remote worker and volunteer director of a small online non-profit. I provided a cover letter explaining my income stream and what I do, as well as letters from 2 clients and 1 colleague confirming we meet exclusively on Zoom, and 6 months of bank statements with client etransfers. They asked for further documentation including tax info for my company and a website or youtube channel where I promote my services.

I got lots of ideas from this group about what to provide. So just paying it forward here. Happy to answer any questions.

Hello,

After several trips earlier this year and my return to Thailand with a DTV visa, I have now spent over 6 months in the country, including 2 months with the DTV visa. I would like to know where I should register as a tax resident in Bangkok. Immigration? Online? Local Revenue Department office?

Thank you.

A Muay Thai (soft power) DTV applicant here. My question is, some people claim that I can show the bank statement of my father, some people say it has to be my personal account,family account is not accepted. I read a few posts about people bringing a sponsorship letter from their parents and use their statements for the visa. What was your experience? Did any of you accepted this way?

TM30 Question.

So I recently returned from Thailand after saying a couple of months at a friends. I had no idea about the TM30 at the time and only been reading up on it now.

I know one wouldn't have been filed for me for my 2 month stay. And I will plan to return in a few months, can this cause any issues for me? Or just a genuine mistake.

Obviously I now know better this time around.

Mornin' all,

I've got a re-entry (single) permit. Do I need to show this to the Immigration Officer and get it stamped when leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport for the UK later in the month? Or is the re-entry permit stamped upon arrival back in Thailand?

Thanks very much to all for your help and the advice.

What documents should I check from a Muay Thai gym before I pay them the full fee for a 6-month membership, eg biz registration?

Hello all. I recently read that if one holds an O or OA visa and travels outside of Thailand within the first year of its validity the visa is automatically renewed for another year from the date of the return. I have had several trips outside of Thailand during my first year as an O Visa with multiple entries holder. I just don't see how this is possible and hence my confusion . Also does this apparent extension occur upon every trip? I plan to return from the UK on April 1 and my current O Visa expires on May 28th. Surely it's not automatically extended upon my return to April 1 2026. I read about this auto renewal in a recent post. Thanks,Glyn