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Oct 24, 2024
a month ago
Al *******
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Probably a simple, dumb question . . .

I am arriving next month on a 60 day visa exempt status. Our house is in my sister-in-law’s name. Is she required to report my arrival/stay at the local immigration office?

Thanks.
Dec 28, 2023
a year ago
Andreas ********
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Hello group!

What would be the best long term visa options (excluding elite visa) for a Swedish family of 3 ( mother+father+3 year old child) where the parents are not married and in their 30’s? They would not be working while in Thailand.

Also, would it be possible to arrive on a visa exempt status and convert it to another visa while in Thailand?
Nov 16, 2023
a year ago
Casey *********
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Im currently in Thailand, from the USA and entered on the visa exempt status due to the fact my 60 day tourist evisa arrived a day late. It is still good till mid Feb. So my question is if I extend my current exempt status another 30 days, leave for a week or so and enter before my 60 day tourist evisa expires, will it still allow me an additional 60 days?

Note I have not been to Thailand for 10 years so the 180/year doesn't apply.
Sep 22, 2023
a year ago
Raphael **********
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Hi all,

is it possible to get a thai ED Visa while inside thailand on a visa exempt status or is it required to leave thailand first?
May 14, 2022
3 years ago
Dean ********
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I’ve been following the group for some time and have been taking notes along the way for my situation – looking to re-establish a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand. I arrived in Thailand a few days ago with a 30-day visa exempt. I already have the required 800k in a Bangkok Bank account.

I’m trying to decide whether to do:

- one time 30-day extension of 30-day visa exempt > 90-day Non-O Retirement > 12-month extension

OR

- Jump ahead to 90-day Non-O Retirement > 12-month extension

I’m looking but currently do not have a residence yet in Bangkok. Is having a residence required before processing “One Time Extension of 30-day visa exempt” or “90-day Non-O Retirement”?
Aug 18, 2021
3 years ago
Bruce *************
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Hello, All, looking for the Chiang Mai Immigration office to get a 30 day extension (on visa exempt status). Is it:

Chiang Mai Immigration Bureau, No. 71, Moo 3, Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, or

Promenada Chiang Mai Immigration 192-193 Moo 2 Tumbon Tasala, Amphur Muang?

Also, do they want only one copy each of your passport photo page and stamp? (I've searched here, other groups, and Google, but can't be sure I have up-to-date info.) Thanks~
Jul 6, 2021
3 years ago
Scot *******
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Does anyone have a feel for which city, Bangkok or Pattaya, would be easier to open a bank account whilst in country on a visa exempt status? Which bank(s)? Thanks again.
Apr 25, 2021
4 years ago
Christine ********
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Hi, I am in Bangkok on a visa exempt (USA). At the end of May I would like to get the covid extension. 1. Do I need to change my exempt status to a Covid extension in person at the MT immigration office or is it automatic these days? Since I would like to stay 9 more months until June of 2022, I am interested in obtaining an Education visa. 2. do I need to apply for it outside of Thailand even though I am here now?

Thank you for your kind response.
Mar 26, 2020
5 years ago
Martin **********
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I am a US citizen in Thailand on a visa exempt status which expires 3/30 the same day my return flight is scheduled to leave. Based on what transpired yesterday, my return flight will probably be canceled (my Cathay Pacific flight was previously canceled and I then rescheduled with JAL) so I will need to go to Jomtien to request an extension. My question is about a letter from one's embassy that I recall seeing mentioned by a member of this group. I would greatly appreciate more info on this letter. Is the sample Canadian one that was recently posted what I need? Is it essential that I have one when I go to Jomtien? Has anyone had success getting one from the US Embassy in BKK? Also, any advice that would assist me and others in my situation would be appreciated.
Nov 9, 2019
5 years ago
Gregorio ********
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I’m currently in Thailand on a one-year extension of stay based on an original Non-Immigrant OA visa (issued in 2013). I’m looking at potential options for avoiding the new health insurance requirement since I have TRICARE (retired US Military).

When I depart Thailand without a re-entry permit, it’s my understanding that will void my current one-year extension of stay. When I later re-enter the country, I should be granted a 30-day permission of stay based on my VISA exempt status as a US citizen.

My question is: will the Chonburi (Jomtien) Immigration Office grant me a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa entry (based on retirement) if I apply before my 30-day visa exempt expires (assuming I meet all the requirements listed in the link below)?

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