Hi there from Europe,

I recently received my Non-O Visa for 90 days based on Thai Wife through Thaievisa website.

I received basically a PDF file, is that the visa I must show when flying there and entering Thailand?

Normally in the past (for other visas at least) the passport was sent to immigration and returned to me with the whole page stamped as a visa.

Do I need to go to immigration when I land in Thailand so they put like the visa stamp on the entire passport page, or they will only do that after I extend my visa for 1 year?

Oh and finally, if I am staying in the same condo with the contract in my name, do I need to get a new TM-30 from immigration when arriving? My wife and I have been living there together for almost 2 years now and now we have been in Europe for almost 3 months.

Has anyone been in this situation and knows the answer? I would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share my experience & offer tips on my recent covid extension at PHUKET immigration (Phuket town).

Context - I arrived to Thailand Nov.13, 2021 on a 60-day tourist visa. Did a 30-day extension when I was living in Chiang Mai.

On Feb.9th, I went to Phuket Town immigration to file for my 1st covid extension, requesting 60days.

Tip #1 - you will DEF NEED A PRINTOUT of your TM-30.

A screenshot from your landlord is NOT GOING TO WORK (I think prev. This did work). After waiting in line for 45min, this was the one thing I didn’t have.

Not a big deal - just goto the photocopy area in back of building.

You can send a screenshot to their LINE or WA - just use QR code to add them.

It’s 5 THB.

#2 - While you are there, also get a copy of your passport, departure card (I think TM6) & visa stamp. 2THB each. Also have a photo of yourself (can get it done there).

#3 - When you are done, goto the immigration office and goto the 2nd floor.

Fill out the 3 forms (I can’t remember, TM2, 7?). They are on a counter.

Have 1900 THB.

#4 - Wait in line for the 1 counter that’s directly in front of everybody (the counters to the left aren’t open).

Unfortunately there’s not much direction or signage to direct people. I had to ask people waiting in line if this was correct.

After giving them your paperwork, they will give you ticket # to come back next day.

This took me about an hour of waiting in total. Went in around 3pm, done 4pm.

#5 - I came back the day after and went to the counter on the left and picked it up. In/out 1-min. This gave me the 60-day stamp.

*Pls note, there is no "15-day consideration stamp" which is what Chiang Mai does.

#6 - Last thing - don’t be rude to the volunteer or staff! Watch your tone of voice.

They are there helping us & doing their best.

Show patience, respect & gratitude. Your crappy attitude doesn’t help! Remember - We are a guest in their country.

I'm on a non-o retirement visa and my annual condo contract is about to be ended soon.

I plan to take my car and have a "coast to coast" trip in Thailand for a month or two and rent a new place only after I will be back to town.

I have 3 questions regarding my plan:

1. Can I remain on that visa without having a permanent residence for that period?

2. How do I manage with the TM-30 requirement, in case I will be staying from time to time in camping sites, or in small un-registered guest houses?

3. Anything else that I should know/consider, regarding my plan?

Thanks in advance for your advices!