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May 25, 2025
12 hours ago
Aneta **********
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I have an O-A visa valid until October 4. My 90 day report is due on May 30. But I'm leaving Thailand on June 4, which is 5 days later. Do I have to go to immigration for a 90 day report? If I don't go and just leave Thailand on June 4, will I have any trouble at the airport?
May 25, 2025
18 hours ago
Marcos **********
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My original nationality is Brazilian and I have been living and working in Thailand for 4 years with a valid Work Permit. I am also married to my Thai wife.

I can speak Thai well but I'm still learning to read and write.

I have already bought a house to live in.

I would like to know if I already meet all the requirements to obtain permanent residency in Thailand.

If possible, I would like advice from a specialist agent who could help me with all the documentation and a quote for the amounts to be paid.
May 23, 2025
3 days ago
John *********
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My wife of 23 years (from Buriram) has been in the UK with me for 22 years and also UK paasport holder as well as Thai passport holder.

In July I start the application for Non-O visa but not sure which option to select on the E-Visa website. I’m not so clever with computer stuff.

As we have marriage certificates all in Thai as we were married in Bangkok, this is OK as we will be extending the Non-O based on marriage whilst in Thailand?

Not sure what other paperwork I need. The money will be in the Thai bank which i will open first day I land.

But applying for the Type-O is the first step and need to get it right!

Any help much appreciated m.
May 22, 2025
4 days ago
Bas **********
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Hi, we are aiming to stay up to 180 days a year in Thailand. At the moment it's 3 to 4 months. Married, have land and house and yellow book and bank account with sufficient funds. If I go for retirement visa, can I stay out of the country for the other 6 months? Or would you recommend another visa.
May 22, 2025
4 days ago
Sol **********
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Hey guys! I'm going kinda crazy with the DTV visa requirements and was hoping someone could help me understand this situation better.

I meet all the requirements, but I would like to link my spouse as my family member to my application. However, he does not meet the financial requirement.

The Thai Embassy in Argentina said that he must also meet the financial requirements, even if he applies as my family member.

And I just can't understand what's the point of applying as a family if he's going to be treated as an independent applicant at the end.

Also, in other agencies websites they say that you in fact CAN apply just as a dependant or family member, so I'm completely confused.

Has any of you been in this situation or has a recommendation?
May 22, 2025
4 days ago
DTV APPROVED - JAKARTA Embassy (Online) - German Passport

I decided to get help of an agent - they offer 100% money back if its not working which gave me a free mind

06.05.25 Call with Issa Compass Agent, decided to go Softpower - Muay Thai - at Jakarta Embassy

07.05.25 Looking for a Gym nearby which is capable of providing all the documents

08.05.25 Paid Gym and got all documents

09.05.25 Email to Issa with:

1. Hotel Booking in Indonesia (with 5 business days needed, can cancel after screenshot and make different plans)

2. ID-Style Headshot Photo

3. Muay Thai documents - the gym prepared everything in Thai language:

(a. Business Registration,

b. ID of Owner,

c. Certificate from Sport Authority of Thailand Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Thailand,

d. Engagement Agreement (6months),

e. Invitation Letter,

f. Picture of Payment)

4. Bank Statements for last 6 months with 500k+ THB (In German language)

5. My Health Insurance (not necessary but i thought it might help)

6. Every page of my passport

10.05.25 Flight to Bali, Issa did application online same day

20.05.25 Got Email with approved Visa (10 Days for visa including weekends and public holidays), no additional q ask etc..

21.05.25 Fly back to Phuket with printed out DTV, got pulled aside immediately when the IO saw DTV, another IO gave me a form to sign with information about me and my visa. I needed to send my DTV documents to an email from their immigration. After more questions about my plans and the length of my stay - 180d stamp
May 21, 2025
5 days ago
Nijradee *************
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How I can request a residence certificate in Thailand (commonly used for visa, driving license, or banking purposes), along with the documents required, steps, and how long it takes?
May 20, 2025
6 days ago
Dear Friends,

I am supreme court lawyer, a remote consultant, content creator on tiktok, facebook and youtube. Only my tikok followers are almost 200K and facebook is about to cross 100K. I recently visited thailand and my revenue was much better than my home country Pakistan.

I have applied for DTV with all documents and financials etc with screenshots of my social media but since 20th April, 2025 there is no response whatsoever. My plan was to visit on 25th May and up till now documents check is only shown on the portal.

Shall i wait and cancel my upcoming plans?
May 20, 2025
6 days ago
I’m applying for DTV with cooking school in Bangkok but I’m going to be staying in Hua Hin. Unfortunately no schools in Hua Hin but as the classes are 1 day a month I’d travel to Bangkok for them and stay overnight. Will this be an issue for the application if the place I’m staying in is not in the same location as the school?
May 19, 2025
6 days ago
Kyle **********
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Got my DTV approved in taipei through soft powers. It has been a hell, they require you to be employed and show dozens of documents (work contract, certificate of employment, company license authorized with seals, pay slips going into your account, certifications from the gym that are out of ordinary). Despite of showing them all (plus a bank account with 1M) I still got an interview (which took place 2 weeks after submitting the documents for the first time) which felt everything but relaxed with most of the questions related to my job (I applied for soft powers but it doesn't seem there's much difference here). It might be better than malaysia or japan but do yourself a favor, don't apply here. I repeat, don't apply here because they are extra picky. ps: if you think you still wanna get a shot cuz your documents are perfect plz read what I wrote above, avoid this embassy
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