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Mar 11, 2026
2 months ago
Paul ********
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Hello, just a quick question, my yearly marriage visa expires in July and my uk 🇬🇧 passport expires in October. According to Google AI it says that when I renew my visa my passport must have a minimum of 6 months left. Is this correct information. ? Thanks in advance of any information given.
15 comments
Feb 3, 2026
3 months ago
Is it possible for an application to be approved in Hanoi if it was previously rejected at another embassy?
5 comments
Jan 8, 2026
4 months ago
Tom *********
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Hi Folks, I'm applying for a Non-O visa from UK. On the form it asks for departure date. Should I fill this in or leave it blank as obviously I will be doing the non-o stuff before the end of 90 days in Thailand?
4 comments
Nov 5, 2025
6 months ago
Amanda ******
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hello does anyone know if samui immigration office can convert a tourist visa to non O based on marriage with a non b visa holder?
2 comments
Oct 27, 2025
6 months ago
Larry *********
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Need some advice, I am married last year in Canada to Thai wife. Looking at proof of income and not keen on depositing money at this time to Thai bank.

Any thoughts on away to show money to satisfy Thai gov.

Regards Larry
23 comments
Sep 3, 2025
8 months ago
Andy ************
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Hi All, we are currently in Ho Chi Minh about to apply for our DTV. My fiance is applying with me as a defacto however it's asking for a copy of the marriage licence? Do we have to be married for me to be added as a defacto on Her visa? Thanks!
11 comments
Jul 23, 2025
9 months ago
Leah *********
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METV

Hi everyone!

I’ll be landing in Chiang Mai on August 28th, and I’m planning to apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) this Friday, July 25th, through the Royal Thai Consulate in Los Angeles.

I’ve done a ton of research and feel pretty confident about the process, but since I’m handling this entirely on my own, I’d really appreciate any first-hand experiences, especially from those who’ve applied for the METV specifically through the LA consulate.

- How long did your processing take?

- Was your proof of income or financials accepted without issues?

- Any tips on documents or mailing that helped speed things up?

Thanks in advance for any insight!✨
5 comments
Jul 19, 2025
9 months ago
Yaoyu ***********
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I will certainly appreciate your helpful insight ! 🙏🙏 As an American citizen, I plan to apply for O-X visa from Europe, the Thai embassy in France tells me that it would be difficult, if not impossible, because it requires a bank account in Thailand with a Thai bank. And hence, they suggest me first apply for one-year visa with multiple entries, open a bank account in Thailand and afterwards, apply for O-X visa.

However, someone in this group shared earlier that he applied for DTV visa from Vietnam and his foreign bank account worked. And a visa agency in Taiwan tells me a bank account from Taiwan would work. (I'm also a Taiwan citizen)

I need some insights on this, especially as the Thai embassy reminds me that if I fail to submit the exact documents, the *€*350 fee isn't refundable. (the staff is patient with my concerns and super friendly 😃)

Thank you ! 🙏🙏
19 comments
Feb 2, 2025
a year ago
Hello once again. I have been told my dental treatment from start to fininsh will take just over 12 months. What visa should I apply for. My treatment starts on 3rd March 2025….
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