Answereda year ago
What advice can I get for starting the visa process in Thailand and finding a good agent?
Just arrived in Thailand went to start my visa process. Any advice? Looking for a good agent.
Answer summary
The original poster seeks advice on starting the visa process in Thailand and finding a reliable agent. Commenters encourage providing more details such as nationality and visa type, while some suggest doing the process independently, highlighting it's straightforward at times. Recommendations for agencies like Siam Legal and the Thai Visa Centre are mentioned, alongside discussions about the challenges of opening bank accounts in Thailand and the pros and cons of hiring an agent versus handling the process personally.
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Braulio *********
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Bill *********
You're on the right path to be thinking about using an agent. I can make money but I cannot make time, so the agent route is very smart in the convenience and time-saving.
Stephen *******
Soi post office
Graham ******
Why do you assume you need an agent?
John *********
Do it yourself if its for a DTV.. not difficult
Tom ********
Not even Bangkok Bank will open an account for you these days unless you either have a long term Visa, Are married to a Thai or own property here.
Steve ******
@Tom *******
they are actually closing accounts down im lucky I've got the retirement visaTom ********
@St***
Me too 🙂
Art *******
Bond, James Bond.
Bl***
Siam legal
David **********
Go to immigration and don't pay an agent it is easy
David **********
Idiot
David **********
Just lazy
Todd *********
@David *********
very easy. But not exactly smart financially. And it’s nice if you don’t mind going to the bank, opening account, standing in line, gathering documents and then driving to immigration to do the same thing. But if bored with your life, it’s probably a fun couple of days every yearDavid **********
@Todd ********
yeah if your too lazy and want everyone to take care of you're obligationsTodd *********
@Bill ********
outsourcing for the win for sure :)Bill *********
@David *********
I'm retired so I'm entitled to be lazy. And it's very smart to outsource tasks.Bill *********
@Todd ********
You're exactly right!Todd *********
@David *********
It’s 'your’ obligations. Apparently you missed the English and financial planning portion of school. If you are at least semi-intelligent and well funded in retirement, you have people to assist you for that here. Many good people making a living as visa agents.
No worries, not everyone is smart with money. Maybe bureaucratic paperwork and standing in line were part of your retirement plan. Keep doing your best.
Brett *****
Tmt visa patong
SJ *******
Get yourself a love you long time she'll know tge drill.
Wannikea *********
A little slim on information, you might want to state your passport nation, your age, the purpose of your visit and what type of visa you're considering.
X *************
Thai visa center
Happy ********
Which area?
I can connect with someone reliable.
I have done few days ago and I am from Canada.
I can connect with someone reliable.
I have done few days ago and I am from Canada.
John **********
The best agent is yourself and it's pretty straightforward to do. The hardest part is getting a bank account
Rodrigo *********
@John *********
can I open a bank account with ed visa and school documents?John **********
@Rodrigo ********
ask a bank
Jesper *******
@John *********
totally agreed and you can pamper yourself with the money saved after you get it doneTodd *********
@Jesper ******
you can pamper yourself with the 60-80k baht you receive annually by leaving your 800k somewhere smart
Thomas *******
Did you arrive on a long stay visa? 60 day exempt? So much missing information.
Marianne ********
What visa?
Sandra ****************
I have a great agent, but depends where you are
Dorothy ******
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Peter *********
Thai Visa Centre!!
Radu *****
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