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Dec 26, 2024
17 hours ago
Alan *******
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Hi. I have a single thai savings account keeping the 800k as well as monthly xfers of 65k. I regularly draw from the 65k for living expenses with a debit card.

I would like to seperate these to 2 different accounts so the 800k is 100% safe.

If I go to the bank and ask for a second account, is it important to keep the 800k in the same account? Or will immigration accept seeing it bump over to the other account?

I ask because of the debit card - if I should request one for the new account or if they tell me to use the one card for the current account. Hope that makes sense. I will ask the same question at the bank but welcome any pointers here for immigration purposes. Thanks
Dec 26, 2024
19 hours ago
Helpful ********
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Hi everyone!

I’m planning to switch to the Non-Immigrant O Marriage Visa soon as I am now married to a Thai citizen with a child.

I’ll be canceling my current visa, then apply for the initial 90-day visa out of the country.

Since I don’t want to be away from my wife and child for too long, I’m trying to ensure everything is prepared and that the process is as smooth as possible. I have some questions I’d love your advice on if you’ve been through this recently:

1️⃣ E-Visa Process: Has anyone recently applied for the 90-Day Non-Immigrant O Visa through the new e-visa process? Any tips?

2️⃣ Country Choice: Should I go to Vietnam, Lao, or Cambodia to apply? Which is more efficient or hassle-free? The embassy in Vientiane says about 10 to 15 days while Ho Chi Minh City says only 5.

3️⃣ Address Details: Should I list the hotel address where I’ll stay in the country I apply in, the Thai house I’m renting, or my home country address?

Should I add my Thai home or home country as a permanent address option?

4️⃣ Intended Departure Date: Should I put the date 3 months from arrival or a year out?

5️⃣ Accommodation Type: I rent a house—should I select “Guesthouse” or “Private Property”?

6️⃣ Financial Evidence: Will an online bank statement from ibanking.bangkokbank.com work? Or should I get the bank to print it out and then scan it for upload?

7️⃣ Proof of Relationship: When I was going to apply in person they asked for a copy of the Kor. 2 from the local office, so do I need that as well or just upload my child's Thai birth certificate and original Thai marriage cert.?

When applying in person, they asked for additional documents like maps, photos of us at home, and house registration. Do I need anything else like that?

Any advice, experiences, or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Dec 26, 2024
21 hours ago
Hi! Anyone recently applied through the Hong Kong Consulate and can share their experience?
Dec 26, 2024
21 hours ago
Christopher ******
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Currently in Thailand on a Tourist visa.

I run a full blown website and meet all the financial requirements... Also made a portfolio presentation to be given to the visa processing consolute..

I am from Canada and dont want to fly back home but would like to fly somewhere and apply for it at a Thai consolute in a neighboring country. I tried going to the Osaka one... but once I got there... they said I had to be a permanent resident.

Where can I go to get this accomplished? Without flying back to Canada.

Also.. im open to the idea of hiring somebody to do the application if need be..

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Dec 25, 2024
2 days ago
Hi, where should I start to get my DTV? I have my online business and want to move to Thailand.

Is there a guide somewhere or something I can refer to? I mean, not necessarily the government one, also like maybe youtube videos or anything to inform me about steps or tips&tricks.

Thank you :)
Dec 24, 2024
3 days ago
Eddie *******
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Hi, does anyone have info on the Phnomdei border crossing point from Cambodia into Thailand ?

Have friends crossing by land to visit soon and was wondering if this was “easier “ than Poi Pet / Aranyapathet crossing.

Thanks for any help 🙏
Dec 24, 2024
3 days ago
Roland *********
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Hello. Do we have to justify every 6 months a digital activity, Thai lessons, cooking lessons, to be in order with immigration and not risk expulsion and being blacklisted? Thank you
Dec 24, 2024
3 days ago
Rogerio ******
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I missed the 90 day reporting because I looked at the wrong stamp on my passport. 90 days was supposed to be 12 Dec . I fly out 27 December. Should I still go to immigration in bkk or just fly out?
Dec 24, 2024
3 days ago
John ********
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Sent for a year non o visa as got thai wife they sent me tourist visa multiple entry

So I got 60 days on arrival I just got my extra 30 days.do I need to do a visa run now .or can I go back to immigration

Don't understand as sent to thai embassy in London cost me £150.

I got year visa last time was better for me

Can someone explaine as so many changes on visa changing so fast.hard to keep up with
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