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What are the requirements for returning to Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa (STV) if married to a Thai national and already have a residence?
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Sep 29, 2020
6 years ago
Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys and galls
Got a question
I live in Thailand,about 4 or 5 months a year
I’m married for Buddha (but that’s not worth nothing)
Have a house in her name
Motorcycle
Insurance
Driver’s license
And money in Thai bank account.
Now
I would like to come to Thailand,February or March next year
But I don’t know if I meet the requirements for the stv
14 days guarantee is no problem
But I understood,you need to have hotel reservations and because I have a house
That’s gonna be difficult
I also have papers from local police station
And father in law
Who guarantee for me
Any advice would be nice
Got a question
I live in Thailand,about 4 or 5 months a year
I’m married for Buddha (but that’s not worth nothing)
Have a house in her name
Motorcycle
Insurance
Driver’s license
And money in Thai bank account.
Now
I would like to come to Thailand,February or March next year
But I don’t know if I meet the requirements for the stv
14 days guarantee is no problem
But I understood,you need to have hotel reservations and because I have a house
That’s gonna be difficult
I also have papers from local police station
And father in law
Who guarantee for me
Any advice would be nice
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about returning to Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa (STV) given their marriage to a Thai national and owning property in Thailand. Responses highlight the need for hotel reservations for quarantine, suggest contacting the Thai embassy for specific guidelines, and point out potential changes in entry requirements by February or March 2021 due to the pandemic. The conversation shares advice on gathering documentation and understanding visa rules, emphasizing the fluid situation subject to changes.
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Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERI don’t mind the guarantine
Two or three weeks is fine with me
Specially when I can stay home for quite some time after that
Two or three weeks is fine with me
Specially when I can stay home for quite some time after that
Simon *********
Talk to thai embassy in your country..limited flights and exoensive quarantine if you come
William *******
You will still need to quarantine
Panu ****
Married for Buddha?
Kool *******
@Panu ***
, this is actually a marriage party, with monks, food and marriage traditions. It is not the actual marriage, that is done at the local Amphur, where the marriage is done, and recorded. He did not do that part.Peter ***************
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Steve **********
Premature Q. A long time and many changes between now and Feb.
You may find no problems or ?
Mai pen rai
You may find no problems or ?
Mai pen rai
Patrick ********
From the information that has been presented to Thailand frequent visitors is that the end of the 2ed quarter beginning of 3ed quarter of 2021 by then I would say traveling in general should be more easier.
Steve **********
Contact Thailand Longstay for the correct info
John *******
Dont come until they drop the quarantine.. 14 or 7 days , doesnt matter ...wait till they do away with it
Alberto *********
At the moment wurantine hotel. After vho know?
Sammy *******
in the house book as ??? resident? family member?
dont think it matters unless he is formally married beyond a local village ceremony
dont think it matters unless he is formally married beyond a local village ceremony
Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sammy ******
which I’m notPrevious years
I went to Malaysia first
Got a visa in Penang,and visa agency arranged all paperwork necessary
But I’m working offshore at the moment,and I can’t reach my guy in Penang
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Todd *********
Turkey is great!
Rob ******
Feb , march should be fine to be at home in Thailand .
Its an 80% chance on present position .
Its an 80% chance on present position .
Bobby ********
@Rob *****
. I'm sure you're joking!! 🤣🤣🤣Rob ******
@Bobby *******
No , just reading and watching Singapore and Australia in real time verses political .Watch the stocks associated with tourism and travel they usually know information 3 weeks to 6 months ahead . Partic SQ which of course is owned by the Sin Gov't .
Waves are not the worry , its a country or the world ability to track and trace .
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Phil *******
@Rob *****
Waoh... how you got that number? Or is it just a gut feeling?Assuming the virus will have disappeared by miracle? Or everybody will be vaccinated?
Rob ******
@Phil ******
No its a combination , vaccine plus track and trace plus after peak of the EU and USA winter flus . Plus a little japanese Olympics plus dogs on airport duty etc . Reply to
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Jan *********
Things will change drastically by February, March next year....
Don't make too many plans!!!
Don't make too many plans!!!
Bobby ********
@Jan ********
. The STV lifespan is twelve months, which means quarantine is here for a while, which means land borders will remain closed.Jan *********
@Bobby *******
I wouldn't trust the government for an inch.... Reply to
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William ********
At this time the situation is fluid. Anything can happen or change. If you have a house in Thailand is your name in the house book.?
Lun *****
4-5 mths long long way to go . Best part Thai always change their rule and regulations.
Naffy ***********
Just take my advice carefully ' police station and her father in law not there job to prove it , all you need paper from (Kảmnạn) or (phu yai ban) under Kảmnạn one of them enough to make it for you and that would be enough approved you are leaving there 100%
Ask your wife to take police paper and her father iin law and if someone around her know him personally in case bring 2 witnesses to Kảmnạn would be a piece of cake to make it and that his job
Ask your wife to take police paper and her father iin law and if someone around her know him personally in case bring 2 witnesses to Kảmnạn would be a piece of cake to make it and that his job
Naffy ***********
You have to quarantine in a approved state quarantine hotel . It can’t be done at a home ,just a 14 days then you will be free hopefully to be home
Naffy ***********
If you need any help feel free to text me I'm here in Bangkok and I would help you as much as i can
no need to to stress out every thing going to be alright.
Peace out and good luck
no need to to stress out every thing going to be alright.
Peace out and good luck
Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Naffy **********
boss of the village is friend of wife’s family So ,I guess he could push some buttons
Paperwork I have from police
Was for renew my drivers license
But I kept all
Since 2011
Naffy ***********
@Peter **************
put everything you have in your file and let him write recent one that,, he knows you from a long time already since 2011 or before and that your addresse with your girlfriend * I believe that perfect to approved your visa easley ., I believe you would have the visa faster then you think ' whatever immigration asking but that in general not all cases . And they need income anyway *Reply to
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Naffy ***********
Phu yaiy ban enough for your paper no need the Kảmnạn ,, Phu yaiy ban is thee position of the local ruler at the village level has the (power) and duties to govern and take care of the people in the village
Stuart *********
@Naffy **********
this is a helpful reply?Reply to
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Bobby *********
You would really need to look nearer the time, the goal posts will be moved so many times, US elections, political landscape, Chinese New Year, lots going to change, I would chill and wait until after Xmas buddy and we will all hopefully have a slightly clearer picture 🙏
Steve *******
@Jaye ****
US elections are going to affect thai immigration? Huh? 🤔Reply to
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Phil *******
Depends what country you come from. STV limited to people coming from a few countries like China, Japan, Denmark, Sweden, Canada,...
Contact Thai embassy in the country where you live
Between now and February, things can change a few times for better or worse ....
Contact Thai embassy in the country where you live
Between now and February, things can change a few times for better or worse ....
Stuart *********
@Phil ******
there is no notification that the STV is dependent on what country you come from. Probably limited by the fact that it needs to be a charter flight rather than a commercial flight but it’s not country specific. Phil *******
@Stuart ********
a couple weeks ago, they published a list of countries they would accept tourists fromBobby ********
@Phil ******
. I saw that list. Myanmar was on it. Then they had the outbreak. The list disappeared! Phil *******
@Bobby *******
correct! All can and do change fast. Best is to contact embassy as document from them is required and they book the seats on the planesPhil *******
A friend in France wa0s told that he could not apply
Phil *******
STV program still not formally approved by government!
8 October 120 Chinese and again 120 on 25 October. Then 120 Scandinavians. Then... no plan yet
8 October 120 Chinese and again 120 on 25 October. Then 120 Scandinavians. Then... no plan yet
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Bobby ********
@Stuart ********
. Here's a clue. Looks like the first plane load is ready to roll!***********************************************************************************************************************************************
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/29/first-group-of-tourists-to-visit-thailand-under-special-tourist-visa-to-arrive-from-china-on-october-8th/Reply to
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Dominic ************
It’s not even October I would wait before asking these questions. Will be different rules to get in by then or new visas/requirements
Daniel ************
@Dominic ***********
"AGREE"- A lot of requirements will change between now and next year with the possibility of a vaccine, etc. I asked the same questions to the Thailand Embassy (Wash DC) and was told to wait for changes to future information. "GOOD LUCK!! ;-)Reply to
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Kool *******
In most cases the Thai embassy will accept a letter from your girlfriend, as long as you have pictures of you both together at different locations. Every embassy has the power to make exceptions if you prove to them of your situation.
Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERRob **********
@Peter **************
The embassy in Australia required a letter of invitation written by my wife (in Thai) explaining our situation, relationship and why I should be allowed into Thailand during the current lock down.Stuart *********
@Peter **************
it’s totally up to the Thai embassy/consulate you use. Some need a letter some just need proof of marriage. Call them and ask. Reply to
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Michael ********
You need to contact the office that is doing these tourist visas requirements are not finalised yet
Bobby ********
@Michael *******
. They're finalised for some!***********************************************************************************************************************************************
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/29/first-group-of-tourists-to-visit-thailand-under-special-tourist-visa-to-arrive-from-china-on-october-8th/Michael ********
@Bobby *******
they make these announcements when its already planned. They made exemption to film crews then two days later (true) there was film crew filming the goverment, and they had already done quarantine. Be interesting to see if there are any foriegn cyclists in that race that was made an exemption recently because if there are they would have had to have started qusrantine before announcement made.Bobby ********
@Michael *******
. Surely you're not suggesting preferential treatment for selected VIP groups? I don't believe it! 🤣🤣🤣Reply to
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Michael ********
@Bobby *******
yes saw that 555Reply to
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Stuart *********
You have to quarantine in a approved state quarantine hotel (ASQ). It can’t be done at a home.
Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERStuart *********
@Peter **************
no you have to book it. Price depends on the quality you want to pay for. Range from 30K to 250k Thai baht. Peter ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
but it’s only a few hotels that are doing thisAt least that’s what I see on internet
Buriram
Phuket
And some other place
Stuart *********
@Peter **************
actually at this present time it’s only Bangkok hotels. In the next few days/weeks it may involve other districts “LASQ” hotels but they’re not official yet. Peter ***************
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Bobby ********
Forget everything else. Are you married? Do you have Thai kid? Do you have work in Thailand?
I'd forget the STV. It's for the Chinese, believe me
I'd forget the STV. It's for the Chinese, believe me
Stuart *********
If you are married to a Thai national then you can arrange through your local Thai embassy for entry to Thailand. Lots of hoops to jump through and costly quarantine, Covid tests etc. But it can be done.
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