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hello, about the renewal of a retirement extension. The letter from the bank can be made by any branch or only by the one where the account is located?

If I stay 180 days , leave on a border run , then stay another 180. Border run again. Would immigration see this as an issue with the new rules ?

Friend of mine arriving next month.

He’s applied for a 90 day non O visa.

No problem.

He’ll be staying at our property.

We’ll be helping him to open a bank account, using our address.

How do we register him as staying with us at immigration?

TIA. Charles.

I just received my non O retirement visa. But i arrived on 60 days tourist stamp. When I can convert to non O one year retirement stamp?

from your experience, what is the best/fastest embassy to apply for DTV online? (close to Thailand)

I've applied at the Osaka embassy because i was in japan at the time and got my visa after 2 weeks but was wondering where Is the nearest place I should go to the next time i want to renew visa

Interview for DTV

I plan to apply for DTV soft power and hope to get it in one go, but it seems that some people have been interviewed.

For the people who have been interviewed, what kind of questions are asked during the interview?

Hi everyone, I hold an Australian passport and I am in Thailand now. I hope to apply for the MT 5 year visa. Just want to ask a few questions if I may.

- I already have a rental lease for a private property. When I go out of the country to apply for the visa, let’s say December, should I submit the existing lease or change the start date to December and then submit it? Or maybe it’s better to obtain a proof from a hotel?

- Re occupation, is it better to say ‘unemployed’, so that they won’t ask for further evidence such as proof of income?

Many thanks.

Hello everyone,

I need some information regarding obtaining a Thai driver’s license in Bangkok.

I currently hold a valid national driver’s license from my home country, as well as an International Driving Permit (IDP). My national license is bilingual (my native language and English), and the IDP is in three languages (my native language, English, and French).

I understand that, in addition to these, I also need a residence certificate from Immigration, a medical certificate, my passport, and copies of all documents.

I also hold a Non-O visa with a one-year extension.

While searching through the group, I found a lot of contradictory and incomplete information. I’d appreciate clear answers specifically for Bangkok (in my case, the DLT in Chatuchak).

Here are my questions:

1. Do I need to have my national driver’s license translated into English and officially certified?

My assumption is no, since my license already includes English.

2. Do I need to make an appointment at the DLT (Chatuchak), or can I just walk in?

My assumption is no appointment is necessary since I’m applying for a conversion and not taking the full driving test.

3. Can I obtain the required medical certificate from any nearby hospital or clinic (private or government)?

My assumption is yes.

*4. Regarding the residence certificate: is it possible to obtain it on the same day in Bangkok, or do I need to wait 7 (or more) days to receive it by email? I’m willing to pay any applicable fee for same-day service.

I would appreciate direct answers from those with actual experience in Bangkok (not other cities), without unrelated recommendations.

Thank you.

I need a TM30 form ! Which form you recommend me to print for can use it at Phuket immigration ?

I'm trying to decide between applying for a DTV or an ED visa. Anyone have experience with either? What are the pros and cons?