FYI for anyone from Norway:

In one year, the Norwegian embassy will stop providing income verification letters. This article was posted on ASN:

"The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the phase-out plan in response to a parliamentary inquiry. Minister Espen Barth Eide confirmed the service cut, explaining that it is not a legally mandated duty. The embassy will discontinue the letters in a year, providing time for adaptation.

Thai immigration practices have shifted, previously accepting foreign embassy letters, now requiring verification through Thai bank accounts. Thai authorities favour either a balance of 800,000 THB or monthly deposits of at least 65,000 THB. Many countries, including the UK, USA, and Australia, have already stopped offering similar services.

The Norwegian Ministry advises citizens to consult the Thai Immigration Bureau and Thai Embassy websites for accurate guidance.

The decision aligns with a broader international trend. Norwegian retirees in Thailand must prepare for direct compliance with Thai financial requirements going forward.

The recent government white paper further clarifies these consular changes. It confirms Norway's alignment with other Western countries' consular practices in Thailand. This shift signifies a new norm for the verification of income for Thai visas."

Hi everyone, I’m visiting Thailand in August for three weeks on a 60 days visa. I’m planning to visit Laos for about a week during this time and I do realize that I’ll have to apply for an online visa to enter Laos.

My question , after my visit to Laos would I have any issues re-entering Thailand, are there any procedures I’d have to take care of or is it straight forward to re-enter Thailand.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

If I file for an extension on a non-immigrant O visa, single entry, and it's not granted, what is my best option to stay in Thailand? Is there a way to leave and return quickly?

Planning a 5 month stay in the Kingdom beginning late October and wonder how I can know in advance if I will be allowed a 60 day visa exemption or might be granted only a 30 day exemption.

Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply for the retirement visa. I already have a Thai bank account. Just wondering - is it difficult to do the application myself without an agent? I speak English but not Thai. Appreciate any advice!

Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply for the retirement visa. I already have a Thai bank account. Just wondering - is it difficult to do the application myself without an agent? I speak English but not Thai. Appreciate any advice!

Hi just a quick question my non b expires next week can I just exit at Cambodia and do the arrival visa online and come back on a tourist visa ? Does it have to be by plane or land I've not had to do the online arrival before is it easy ?

Thanks

Hi guys, I plan on retiring to Thailand next year, I'm married to a Thai and was planning on going down the income route rather than dumping a lump sum in my Thai bank account. The British embassy no longer confirms income so do they accept a statement from a UK bank ?

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Hi all , please may I ask some questions: If my kids (Italian passport holders) come back to Thailand, how long can they stay with a Thai E-visa? And what about just entering as a tourist without a visa—how many days can they stay, and can it be extended? If yes, for how long? Thank you ahead for your information 🙏🙏🙏