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Can I move to Hua Hin, Thailand with my dog and start my visa process upon arrival?

Visa Types Non-O Visa Thailand Immigration Moving to Thailand Pet Importation Bank Account in Thailand Expat Advice

Mar 25, 2026

a month ago

Lois ***************

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Hello everyone!

I am British but a resident of Greece for 9 years.

63 now and looking at moving to Thailand, Hua Hin to be specific.

I will be selling up here and have a balance of around 140.000 euro but pension is not payable until 2030.

Is it possible to get on a plane with my 2kg dog and start the whole visa 0/non (l think) from scratch when l arrive?

I do not want to start anything in Greece as notoriously difficult to do anything with paperwork here.

Was thinking that l could get an agent to help me once l am there?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A British expat residing in Greece is planning to move to Hua Hin, Thailand, bringing along their 2kg dog. They are seeking advice on starting the visa process upon arrival in Thailand, specifically mentioning a Non-O visa. The conversation highlights potential challenges such as opening a bank account without prior funds and the complexities involved in bringing a pet into Thailand. Various commenters suggest exploring visa options, considering an METV for longer stays, and utilizing approved agencies for assistance.

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Hoping to meet you , I'm going to Greece this May .

a month ago

Damo ******

Apply for an METV online before you come. Gives you 9 months in Thailand. Have to exit and re enter every 90 days.

a month ago

Lois ***************

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Damo Damo will look into it 😬

a month ago

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Lois ***************

Mike ********

Hi,you can look on the website boi.go.th which handles immigration,etc for Thailand. It shows the requirements for all of the various Visa types that are available for being in Thailand. They may even have information about bringing pets in.

There are eight approved agencies which you can contact before you go as I am currently doing.

a month ago

Alan **********

Mike Pearce I get a "404" Page not found. (from USA if it matters)

a month ago

Lois ***************

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Mike Pearce thank you. So much info it's fried my poor brain!

a month ago

Mike ********

Lois Jayne Curtis, there is certainly a lot to take in.i hope you get to be in Thailand soon.

a month ago

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Mike ********

Lois ***************

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Oh...lm so blonde and absolutely hopeless at this. I see now 8,000 is a very small amount converted to euro is a very small amount. So that l could find to start the visa process before I leave 🤣

Sorry everyone...bear with me...coffee required!!

a month ago

Alan *********

Lois Jayne Curtis it's 800,000

a month ago

Lois ***************

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Alan Freeman ...see what I mean 😂

a month ago

Lois ***************

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Puts me back in the same position. I won't have 24,000 euro until the house sells and then it's too late to start the process...gotta be a way round this!

a month ago

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Lois ***************

John **********

If you don't already have a Thai bank account you will find it impossible to open one on a tourist entry, although you could travel to a nearby country and apply there but the dog might be an issue though. You need to jump through some hoops for the dog so the whole thing will be much easier if you get the Non-O visa in Greece

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a month ago

Lois ***************

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@John *********

l get that John and that is a big problem for me as l won't have the funds until the house sale is paid into my account and then l will need to travel.

The dog lm happy to get the paperwork done but was hoping l could get an agent to open the bank account for me with a tenancy agreement once there and of course, then having the funds.

a month ago

John **********

@Lois **************

you could try speaking to the owner of this group and see what they say but I kind saw the problem being getting the dog paperwork being an issue if you don't have a visa, I of course could be wrong as I've no direct experience.

Contact

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and see what they say

a month ago

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John **********

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