I want to share my experience in getting my Non-O Dependent/Spouse visa (husband is not a Thai and is on a Non-B visa).

I booked a trip to Malaysia (with a flexi return ticket), I completed the entire application online except for where proof of the country you're in/applying in needs to be uploaded (entry stamp) before leaving.

Once I arrived in Malaysia the evening of the 5th, I uploaded my entry stamp page and made the payment. On the initial application you need to only upload the biometric page of your passport, and 2 days later they requested a copy of my entire passport, including the cover and blank pages, to be uploaded. The following day they requested a copy of my husband's company registration document which I uploaded on Friday morning, and by 18h10 Friday evening I received my approval.

All in all, the application process was easy, and really without any issues, and only took a total of 4 days. I also previously corresponded via email with the Thai Embassy in Malaysia with some questions I had, and they were very responsive. The advice was also not to make use of an agent as it really isn't necessary and a waste of money (I guess it's just easier to use a lawyer or agent for business registrations etc.)

My rookie mistake was to think I didn't need to apply for the TDAC because of my visa, but I had to do that when I checked in at KLIA, again, very easy.

Most people will advise to do the visa applications in Laos, but you don't need a visa for Malaysia (just the MDAC) saving on the visa fee, I enjoyed it more than I did Vientiane (where we applied for my husband's Non-B), and the flights are also much more affordable than Laos (from CNX).

P.S. Every single person at the immigration counters at CNX was asked for proof of exit/return ticket and some were not allowed entry without booking flights. So for those coming for an "extended holiday", be prepared with entering with some form of onward travel.

Looking for a one stop agent for retirement visa and assist with renting property and also car/bike licence

I am starting "the process" to live full-time in Thailand.

I plan to:

1. arrive in Thailand from the US in June,

2. stay two months with a friend near Udon Thani,

3. Go back to US for August to finish up with getting a house caretaker.

4.In September, Return to Thailand for a long time.

Question?......

For step 1 should I still arrive in a US Pasport and apply for an LTRVisa while Im there?👀

OR Apply now for ?something? on their website before step 1?👀

I don't have the 800k yet, but pull over 100k baht/mo pension. They should let me open an account right? Ill have the 800k easily in less than a year.

I appreciate any information on this. Thanks.

Hi guys I am putting together my youtuber profile to apply for the DTV visa, any sample I can refer to or advice pls? TIA 🙏🏾

Hi all . I'm new to the group. I'm looking for some advice on getting a retirement visa. Is it easier to do in country or from Australia through the Thailand embassy.

Cheers

Apologize in advance if this has been asked before. I'm 52, I'm planning to move to Thailand. I did my research but got me a bit overwhelmed by what visa i should apply for. A friend advised me to get a ED visa since i wanted to learn Thai. Does it require a certain amount in your bank balance to show as well?

If I am offered a teaching job in Thailand do I need to leave the country to apply for the Visa? A school has told me that I will need to go to Laos, specifically to apply. They also told me I need to pay for the Visa and Permit myself and it will be reimbursed over time, can anyone tell me if this is normal and what the average cost would be overall? Thank you

Just a word of caution when assuming that your original visa stamp is clear. I didn’t calculate my 180 days and just took the date stamped in my passport as the last date but instead of the date stamp being 9th (which it looks like) it was actually the 7th so I overstayed my visa by two days. 1k baht fine.

Hello. I was planning to do the visa run to Laos (border near Pakse) this Friday the 16th. Totally confused by the new TDAC online form as to whether I can still do this! Please advise?

Hi, anyone had the experience in applying tourist visa extension from 60 days to 90- day stay? How many days in advance should I approach the immigration office before the 60 days expire to apply the extension? Thanks 🙏