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What kind of visa is needed to collect household shipments from customs in Thailand?

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Jun 5, 2018

6 years ago

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Hi, we are looking to relocate. Can anyone advise what kind of visa you had to produce to collect your shipment of household stuff from customs? TIA

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A user inquired about the type of visa required to collect their household goods from customs in Thailand. A commenter shared their experience, stating that they were only asked for ID and not required to present a visa.

Robert *******

When I got in Thailand they only asked ID, never asked for a visa.

6 years ago

Leanne *********

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@Robert ******

perfect thank you

6 years ago

Robert *******

3 big boxes, they wanted tax duty for my scuba dive suit. I said okay, it is to thick anyway because the water is to warm here, so I give it as a present to you. Ended up with a tax payment of 500 Thb for more than 100 CD's and the rest was free.

6 years ago

Leanne *********

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@Robert ******

thank you for taking the time to reply. out of interest how many boxes did you bring and did you have to pay much tax duty

6 years ago

Robert *******

No, it was not a container. Did not have enough goods with memories to bring over. Just a few boxes. Lets wait till others with experience reply.

6 years ago

Leanne *********

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did you ship a container? im reading some places that you need a work permit, other places that a retirement 1 year visa is sufficient and then that the retirement has to be over a year old. i have emailed customs to ask and have tried the embassy but so far nothing back and its getting quite important to know

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