This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

expat advice

Showing 5658 questions

This page displays all the results for the Expat advice tag, sorted by the most recent activity. There are a total of 5658 questions that have been tagged with Expat advice. Explore the questions to find discussions and information relevant to this topic.
Dec 9, 2025
5 hours ago
How do I prove the date & time the photos of the passport were taken ?

If anyone has had experience please advice, thanks

Requested documents :

“Please provide the latest copy of your full passport, including all pages (even the empty ones). If you have a Temporary Resident Card (TRC), kindly submit it along with the passport. The photos must show the date and time they were taken.”
Dec 9, 2025
8 hours ago
Patrick ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
A couple days ago a friend of mine took a 15 hour bus from Pattaya to Vientiane, Laos in order to exit the country in an attempt to re-enter for his third VISA exempt entry in a relatively short time and was denied the ability to EXIT Thailand at Nong Khai, into Laos after the Thai Immigration official saw his passport. He had a heart procedure scheduled in Thailand in a few weeks and he thought if he showed his medical paperwork they would allow him back into Thailand one last time. However, they sent him away and he had to return to Pattaya with two days left before he will be an overstay. What happens next I don't know. Just thought this info might be helpful.
Dec 9, 2025
10 hours ago
Witoon *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello everyone. My partner is British, he’s 73 years old. He’s entered Thailand on 15 November by Multiple tourist visa apply in Uk which will expire on 14 January. He would like to live in Thailand for 6 months.

Question!

Should he extend tourist visa on 10 January? So he can live 1 month and Then he fly to Singapore for 7 days on 14 February. He fly back to Thailand. So he can stay in Thailand 60 days?.

Or on 10 January he fly to Singapore and apply for non o visa then fly back to Thailand so he can stay 90 days?.

He booked the flight back to uk on 15 May 2026.

He got 2 strokes which is difficult for him to walk.

Many thanks.
Dec 9, 2025
11 hours ago
I know that people who use an agency for the visa sometimes get slated and told it's a waste of money and so easy to do yourself, but if you are someone who is looking for that, I used A&S Visa Services AllSabaai Thai and they were first class. I flew into Hanoi on Saturday and my visa was approved yesterday! I honestly expected to be here at least a week (booked two weeks) so to have the visa already is awesome. Sent the agency my arrival stamp when I landed at 1am on the 6th and got my approval email at 6pm last night (Dec 8th). Any questions, fire away. Will be happy to answer.
Dec 8, 2025
a day ago
JB *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Applying for non O maryiage/family Thai Embassy London, The marriage docs, do you need updated marriage certificate. I am still on original one , 2007. It's not an issue if need a new one, our Amphur is good. Kor Lor 2....?
Dec 8, 2025
a day ago
Jason ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have Non O immigrant retire 90 days, done bank account with 865k all ready to go, what documents do i now need to get 1 year extension what is needed ? DNA more loopholes lol, hope its not as difficult as openng a bank account, been told need health cover and medical for STD's any advice much appreciated , i have to submit buy jan 3rd 2026 - 45 days before my 90 days expire
Dec 8, 2025
a day ago
SunnyPho********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have a Thai daughter and I plan on applying for the 1 year Non O visa next year. Does the 400,000 baht need to be in a Thai bank account or can it be a US bank account or Wise?? Also how am I supposed to get a Thai bank account if I don’t have the visa yet? Has anyone tried opening the bank account with just a birth certificate of their child? I’m getting mixed info on the internet so I just need more clarification. Thank you!
Dec 8, 2025
a day ago
Sindy *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi. I need to do DTV 90day report beginning of January for me, my husband and two babies. We are staying near central world in Bangkok. I was told by an agent that it takes about 2-4 hours depending on how many people are there. The address I was given is like 55 minutes from where I stay by car. I was also told my husband and I have to go but two babies don’t have to we just need to explain why they aren’t there. Can anyone help confirm if any of this is true or false info. I would prefer to leave my babies at home if it’s possible. Or is there an agent who can go and do it for my family?
Dec 8, 2025
a day ago
Has anyone experienced having their bank account transfered an amount that completes the required 12kUSD less than 3 months before applying? Any issues? (thinking on applying from Vietnam or HK)
Dec 8, 2025
a day ago
Sam ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice from anyone who’s been through this recently.

I’m currently in Thailand on a tourist visa. I was originally on a 12 month student visa that ended in April and since then I’ve had to do a few land border runs while waiting for my business setup and work permit to come through.

Next week I’m heading to Malaysia to apply for and re-enter on a Non-B visa, with my work permit in progress. My only concern is that immigration might look at my passport stamps and notice I’ve had more than two entries this year.

Even though I’ll have the correct visa when I return, I’m still a bit worried about re-entering. Has anyone had a similar experience recently with the new rules? Any advice or insight would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks so much
Previous page
Page 1 of 566