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.

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?

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.

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?

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”?

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~

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.

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.

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.

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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