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How many weeks in advance should I apply for a TR Visa from the UK?

TR Visa Thailand Visa Application Visa Processing Time UK to Thailand Visa Visa for Expats in Thailand

Jan 29, 2022

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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Hi guys,

How many weeks in advance I have to apply for TR Visa from UK?

Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You should apply for a TR Visa from the UK a couple of weeks in advance, as this should suffice for processing. The visa will be valid for entry for 90 days from the issue date, and upon arrival, you'll receive a 60-day stamp.

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Stuart *********

A couple of weeks should suffice. It will be valid for entry for 90 days from issue date. On arrival you’d get a 60 days stamp

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

great cheers bud🍻

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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Great bud thanks for the info I own you a few pints when I visit phuket😉

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

if you’re planning to marry soon then its possibly best to get the TR. that will give you 90 days (60+30). If married within that time then you apply for a Non O visa in country (2,000 baht). Then when that’s winding down you apply for the year extension of stay. You need at least 400k Thai baht in a bank on your name only. For the initial Non O there is no need for seasoning the money, but for the year extension of stay it would need to be in the bank for 2 months prior. Many offices will require that amount to stay in the bank during the 30 days “under consideration” period. Once you have the year extension you can spend all of it, but it would have to be back up to 400k two months prior to your next application.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

in this case I'm trying to get married asap. My gf it's finding out what paperwork we need and the timing. Avoiding true pain in the ass process... you know what I mean

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

sorry can’t help you on that process. Ask a new question here (new post) and I’m sure there’s many that can advise.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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Cumming need to be a Thai bank or the English one it's fine?

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

must be Thai bank account. In your name only. Not a joint account.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

I'm not against vaccine but I lost 2 friends(heart problems apparently ) just after they've done it so at the moment I'm not to keen on doing it. Apparently if you are not vaccinated you need to apply for TR Visa is that correct? Are you from uk? Where about?

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

I am from Uk but haven’t lived there for many years. Came to Thailand in 1988.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

not correct. You can enter with no vaccination, but you need to do 10 days quarantine in an approved hotel. You can’t leave your hotel room during that time, as opposed to the sandbox type schemes where you wait for the test result and can roam the sandbox area.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

good news bud

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

feel free to PM me if you need more info.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

you are a gentleman much appreciated

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

very helpful bud thanks

4 years ago

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Marco ***********

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Do I have to have the visa before applying for the pass? Sorry bud but its a confusing the process and no answer from the embassy 🤔 thanks

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

no. Visa and ThailandPass are completely independent of each other.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

thanks again bud

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

coming from UK (assuming you have UK passport) you don’t need a visa if visiting for less than 30 days (actually 60 because you can get an extension in country). Depends on how long you want to stay because a TR will give you 60 days and you can also get a 30 day extension off that.

4 years ago

Marco ***********

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@Stuart ********

italian passport but I have permanent residency. I've been living in UK for 20 years. Do you suggest me not to do the visa. I want to stay in Thailand for a while. So maybe just get there and then contact an agency. I plan to get married. Just built a house in isaan...

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

Italians can enter visa exempt too. I can’t really say whether it’s better to get a visa or not. Costs to buy one versus getting an extension in country is about the same. Once you’re married then you’ve got a few longer term options, like the 60 day visit family extension and the 1 year extension based on being married to a Thai. But you need to be married for those.

4 years ago

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Marco ***********

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Good tip tnx

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Marco **********

for the ThailandPass I’d suggest at least 10 days before if not more. Many reports of people not receiving theirs for at least 7 days.

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