I have been on an OX retirement visa for over a year, and just went to immigration to do my 90 day report as usual. But this time I was told that I don't have to do this every 90 days on the OX visa, I only have to do it once a year. Has this changed recently?

So he gave me a Receipt of Notification saying that the next notification is due on 7 October 2025, which is one year after my previous 90 day report. That's a little odd, he seems to have tried to correct the previous report by backdating it, but you would think it should be either one year from my entry or one year from now. Whatever his logic was, that's the date on my receipt now.

I will be leaving the country and coming back in April, and he explicitly said I only have to report again a year after my re-entry.

I just tried to find information on the web about whether things have changed, and read there is some requirement to do a "qualification check" every year, which I've never heard of before, and haven't done since I first entered on my visa 20 months ago. It doesn't really make sense as every time I enter I get stamped in for 5 more years. Is this qualification check something new too? What conditions need to be met to qualify, and what happens if I don't qualify? Do they cancel the visa even though I still have a valid entry stamp?

I suspect the immigration officer misinterpreted something and I do still need to do the 90 day report every 90 days. It seems the OX visa is uncommon and many immigration officers are unsure what the rules are. For example, I've never once received the correct date on my entry stamp, which should always be 5 years from the date of entry.

My attempt to google for answers has only raised more questions. It suspect there is no need for any qualification check, otherwise they would have demanded it when I went to do my last couple of 90 day reports.

Could someone please explain what the rules are? Should I go to immigration 90 days after I re-enter Thailand? Or can I wait at least until October 7 which is printed on my current Receipt of Notification, even though that is for my current entry?

Thanks for your help.

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I have a non-o retirement visa. Question, on the 90day report, my last report i did online and the date for next report is due on 27th Jan, however i had a short overseas trip recently, do i use the entry day stamp in my passport +90 days as the entry date on my next 90day report. Thanks

I want to get a DTV from a soft power dental work application, here's my situation:

I recently got a crown done from a Bangkok Government Dental Office. I need to do another implant and crown on the other side and asked the doctor if he could give me a letter so I could apply for the DTV.

Pros - The letter from the doctor is on the office letterhead, is signed by him and has the "official" stamp. This is a government dental office.

Cons - The letter is pretty general saying that I got a crown done and that I plan to get an implant done on my next visit, and a crown after that. Unfortunately there are no specific dates/timelines/payment plans.

I'm heading to Vietnam in a few days and am thinking about applying from Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi.

I was also thinking about applying from Taipei since I read on here that you could talk to someone first before paying the application fee to see what your chances are. I also read on here that Taipei plans to go online application only in January 2025, and unfortunately I can't be there by then.

Also, I'm turning 50 next May so maybe I should go for the retirement O-A Visa instead?

Any thoughts or advice? Do I have a chance? Thanks!

Dear Expat Community,

I'm reaching out because I'm growing weary of the constant cycle of 30- and 90-day visas. I'm seeking advice on long-term residency options. I'm fortunate to have sufficient financial resources and a retirement account.

I'm hoping to connect with fellow expats who have successfully navigated the process of obtaining a one-year visa or residency permit. Any insights, tips, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with peace, love, and prosperity.

Married to a Thai for 33 years but worked abroad and visited Thailand on Tourist visas. On retirement got an O-A visa but with COVID and my Mums passing I had to leave before renewal than spent two years in the UK.

Returned last year on an O visa.

This year had intended to do the same but due to a medical issue not able to know when I was flying and by the time I did could not get a visa.

So arrived on a 60 day visa exemption and the local IO said pop back for a 30 extension.

So would it be best after 90 days to do

1. A border bounce in Loas.

2. Stay in Loas or Cambodia for a few days an return. I have a genuine ticket to leave within that additional 60 days.

Also can you get an O visa whilst in Thailand on a visa exemption.

Cheers

I went to Kalasin Immigration for an extension of stay due to retirement. I got there at the opening time of 08:30 and was first in line and out the door at 09:30. I am a Canadian so use a letter from my embassy as proof of income. I showed that my Passport with a copy of each used page, my yellow book and pink ID card and a copy of each. The officer then asked for a copy of my wife's ID card and Bluebook and I had them with me so showed them. I had the TM8 form filled out and a picture. And the reentry form for one entry and picture. That was it, previous years they had me sign a couple of other forms, but not this year. ฿1,900 for the extension and ฿1,000 for the single reentry. They also updated my 90 day reporting. A very simple process. my praise to the Kalasin Immigration department.

hello everyone I will be staying at my fiancé's house when I arrive I have to do the tm 30 in 24 hours, what papers do I have to bring to immigration and what papers from my fiancé i have the o a retirement visa, thanks in advance

I am facing following situation: I have been on a retirement visa for a few years but want to change it as I will only be in Thailand for a few months per year. I have tried to get the DTV visa which has not yet been approved.

Now I am planning to leave on Jan 8, 2025 and come back 2 days later on a tourist visa which will hopefully grant me a 60 days stay. I am planning then to extent for another 30 days.

I am leaving for Germany around the 28th March but had planned to go to Japan within this 30 days extension time (around 15-25 March).

Or should I not get an extension at all, do a 5 day overstay, pay and come back 10 days on another normal tourist visa before I go to Germany until October.

Is this at all possible?