I need an agent for visa extension Pattaya or Bangkok. Anyone know any hit me up.

My friend applied for his marriage visa on the website in America. Took 6 weeks to get it. He got it the day before his flight. I got my marriage visa the same way took 4 weeks. I'm reading all about the crackdowns and difficulties people are having. Any thoughts on why this is getting more complicated in recent years?

Hi all

Just an update on a dtv app as the info on these forums was very helpful. It is annoying people don’t use the search function almost every question has been asked and answered!

Submitted DTV to London on 18th November

Workcation

App form

Letter from work saying I could work remotely

Portfolio of what I do and cv

Bank statement (was only current transactions) showing 500,000 bht (equivalent) going in the week before.

Cover letter

Company registration

4 days later request for further info

Bank statement showing full name and address (current transactions not ok)

Pay slips

Bank acc showing monthly income for 3 months

I then sent one account showing the 500,000 bht and a second account showing my wages in plus other money coming in.

Also my pay slips showing a healthy wage

I requested interim statements so all bank statements had my name and address

Approved yesterday

In short I wasn’t asked for flights accommodation or for the money to be seasoned.

I do think if you show you can support yourself and will be spending money that is half the battle.

Good luck all

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

PENDING CHANGES TO VISA EXEMPT ENTRY/EXTENSION PROCESS

There is no doubt that the "winds of change" are blowing regarding the 60 day visa exempt entry program and the extensions associated with them. It also appears these changes (what ever they turn out to be) will take effect Monday Nov 17th

The inter-web is rife with every Tom, Dick & Somchai influencer :O posting about the changes like they have some back-channel path to what's really gonna happen

BUT

at this time there is no real direction from the immigration office as far as what will happen and how any changes will be implemented.

Because of this, we're not letting posts on the group asking about it and we're deleting comments that try to quote what the changes will be. Until we get hard evidence from immigrations spelling out exactly how these changes will work, who they will affect, and what they really are we're keeping a lid on the rampant speculation sweeping the tiny portion of the inter-web that is thai related.

We realize these changes will affect many people and as soon as we know ANYTHING concrete as far as what will be happening we will indeed share it

We're just not gonna fan the flames of mis-information that are raging out of control on the inter-web..

Thanx one and all for your understanding in this matter...

Ok Im new here, trying to sort through different visas and requirements.

I'm 64, in Texas, there no embassy near me but there is a " Royal Thai Consulate" in Dallas. I'm planning to retire next year and looking to move to SEA. I dont like the idea of a large amount of my money held hostage as in Philippines. I'm thinking the DTV would be best. So here are some thing I cant get straight.

1-as I understand it the DTV does not require the big deposit, is that correct?

A-it requires proof of minimum of 65,000 tbht

B- does it have to be to a thai bank or can i show statements from my US bank?

2- under soft power there is mention of use of medical facilities or wellness resort can qualify. can someone clarify wellness resort?

3- do you have to continue to prove income every time you renew for the 5 year term? Not a problem, just clarifying

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Please recommend Muay Thai gyms in chiang mai

Thank you lots!! 🙏🏽💕

Any citizens of Nigeria already holding a DTV visa here?

What’s up in Pattaya? At night market by central mall and almost every stall is indian run! Most of Pattaya is like that now! How can they all work, guarentee all don’t have work permits!

Hi guys - sorry, I know topics/questions like this appear often, but I am too lazy to look it up....

I am considering moving to either Thailand or Philippines within the next few months. Totally unsure just where to start my initial endeavor. My budget will be $4K USD (VA Benefit) per month - I know I can live well in each (not so much Bangkok) in either. I don't mind posting up somewhere for a couple of weeks while traveling to explore to find long-term (1yr+) place to settle down for a while.

I am looking at Boracay/Cebu, or similar; or in Thailand, Krabi, Phuket, Bangkok, or??? I've been to all many times, lived in HK for 4 years and lots of travel to each. I like action, things to do, nice beach (not Bangkok) and great expat community.

Since being unsure, looking for advice for a relative noob - what do you wish you knew, or did know before arrival. What would you recommend for early entry into APAC looking to post up for a couple of years. I do like the fact that I can move and around freely and go place to place.

Also, what about shipping medicine from the US? Better to just get here? One last thing - how is Amazon delivery? I am used to ordering at 9PM, and getting the next day? I understand its nothing like that, but how reliable is the shipping/arrival?

Thanks much in advance for your help and guidance.

TM30 updating after leaving/returning to Thailand - my understanding is that it is no longer necessary to have TM30 updated (living in Chiang Mai on a tourist visa) after each short trip out of the country. Could a well-informed person please let me know if this remains the case? (I've searched the group but not found this issue addressed.)