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Mar 26, 2025
15 days ago
Michael ********
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Hi

Myself and my wife both over 50 retired and both uk citizens looking who intend to apply for a Thai non -o visa , should we apply jointly or individually ?

If we applied together can we have a joint bank account like we do in the uk?

As I understand it if we apply individually we would both need to deposit 800 k in an account which we could do but looking for advice as to what’s easiest route to go .

Thanks in advance
Mar 8, 2025
a month ago
Nav ********
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Hii..I was marriage with thai citizen in india..and now I have marriage certificate..I want to move to Thailand and report my marriage local office in Thailand..so have I need any translation of certificate or any apostille to legalize my marriage in Thailand..and can anyone tell me where to report first..
Dec 21, 2024
4 months ago
Pam *****
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Hi everyone I’m new to the group . I had two questions . Firstly I’m from USA living in Mexico currently ….how does that work in regards to the location and getting the dtv visa when it says current location proof etc . Also does anyone know if a tummy tuck / liposuction or like a “mommy makeover” of sorts would qualify for the medical option to get the visa . I’m just curious because I see different scenarios here where people are getting denied and I would like some insight . Thank you so much 💙
Nov 27, 2024
4 months ago
Graham *********
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Coming up to the first time we need to do a 90 day check in.

Firstly, online would be preferable. Does anyone have any advice please?

Finally, I presume we want to leave it as late as possible as the next 90 days starts the day we do it. Is this correct?
Mar 20, 2024
a year ago
Sab *****
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Settle my mind please - can the 30 day visa exemption by air entry be used 2 times per calendar year or 2 times within a rolling 12 months period 🤞
Dec 21, 2023
a year ago
John ***********
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We are in the process of moving to Retire on Koh Samui but have to be there by first week of April for Our Son's Wedding. We also sold our property but need to wait for registration before funds for the sale would be paid into our local (South African Bank.) so we will not have sufficient time to season the required funds before applying for Long term non O .(1 year) in SA.

It seems to leave us with the option of METV 's for both of us and then to open bank account ,transfer the required monies and then apply for Long term stay in Thailand after required 2 month period.

Problem here is that I saw from previous posts that Farangs can not open a Bank account using a METV?

Please advise best course of action. Thanks in advance.
Aug 12, 2021
4 years ago
Hi. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

My kids (13, 10, 9 years old) arrived into Thailand on a 60 day TR visa. Stamp in passport is until Aug 15. We are in Bangkok.

1. Do they have to be present at the Immigration office for the extention application, or can I do it for them?

2. Extention application has to be done at the main immigration in Chaeng Wattana?

3. Until what time are applications accepted? Does the immigration office tend to get busier in the mornings or afternoons?

4. Will we get this first extention right away or will we have to come back another day to pick it up?

Thank you again.
May 21, 2021
4 years ago
Johnny *******
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Hi, can someone who knows for sure whether or not people on the 60 days covid extension have to also do the 90 days report ( TM47) ? I was not asked to do this when I was at Samui Immigration for my extension however, my friends here on Koh Phangan at the new Immigration office here were told that they had to do it. This is very confusing and seems redundant as we would be essentially be coming back in 60 days anyway to apply for another extension ( if still allowed). Clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
May 17, 2021
4 years ago
Robert ********
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I went to Mukdahan Immigration today to do my 90 day report. I can’t do it online as it wrongly claims I am on 6 months overstay.

Anyway in preparation I did all of my photocopying, I was 100% ready ✅

Turns out they didn’t want photocopies due to COVID, just filled out the form and that was that.
Nov 8, 2020
4 years ago
Brighton ********
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Hi everyone. I would like some advice about the COE that is needed to fly back into Thailand. One of the requirements is to have $100000 worth of insurance medical cover. Could someone explain to me what that means exactly. Is there a way to get it in Thailand? If so , where can I?
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