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Feb 15, 2026
3 months ago
Pierre *********
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Hello,

as a holder of a non-O annual visa, I need to report for 90 days... Can I do this at any immigration office in Thailand?

Thank you!
10 comments
Feb 3, 2026
3 months ago
Natasha *************
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When applying for the DTV do they check your immigration status? If you stayed too long in a country and apply for the DTV from that country will that be a problem? Or is it better to just leavet he country you overstayed, go back to your home country or another country and apply for the DTV?
6 comments
Jan 24, 2026
3 months ago
Arj *****
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Hi guys i got my dtv softpower visa approved.

I had been purely traveling in Thailand from 4 years on education visa. Back home for 6 months already.

Will be traveling to Thailand soon .

can any guide me the documents i must prepare for immigration questions and check list .
2 comments
Dec 19, 2025
4 months ago
Mathieu *****
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Hello,

Not sure if I can ask this question here but, how can I get a thai driving license for bike?

If I take an agent is it safe and not a dodgy license that will create problems incase of an accident and police investigation?

And where to find agents?

Thank you
7 comments
Dec 11, 2025
5 months ago
Hanoi - Soft power

When submitting my application under soft power in my financial cover letter i just stated that im currently completing an online english course which will help me support myself a little bit while training, as ive seen loads of people say on here they ask how you will support yourself. Will this be a problem? Can you work online while under soft power?
4 comments
Dec 7, 2025
5 months ago
Mario *********
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Hi to all of you!

I have a question concerning the new rules with visa exempt and visa extension.

If I understand well we can technically obtain 2 visa exempt in a calendar year and for the first exempt a 30 days extension and for the second visa exempt a possible 7 days extension.

Now, if I arrived in october 17 and got a 30 days visa extension until january 14:

1- if I go for a border run I should have an other visa exempt;

2- for the visa extension will I have only a possible 7 days extension or because I will be in a new calendar year I would be able to get a 30 days extension.

Also I'm flying back in Canada on april 15 which gave me a 6 months trip.

If I can't get an other 30 days extension I will simply spend a month or in Laos or in Malaysia and come back for the 2 last months of my 6 months trip in Thailand.

I'm 71 years old and spending 6 months a year out of Canada is good enough for me.

And yes next time I will probably apply for a MEV (multi entry visa).

Thanks to all and please if you got nothing positive or usefull about my case I just rather hear nothing from you.

Thanks again!

Update: OK group. I got it. No need for more comments on this one. THANK YOU ALL for your comments and help.
54 comments
Nov 20, 2025
5 months ago
Wayne ********
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Question about the 65k monthly income method for retirement visa extension: should all the monthly deposits be done to the same bank, or would it be okay for 11 deposits to one bank and one deposit to another bank? TIA.
4 comments
Nov 19, 2025
5 months ago
Tony *********
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Evening folks quick question , I am applying for the non o visa in England and I’ve got 20k in one account , do I need to to show 3 consecutive monthly statements ? Or is the latest statement enough . Thanks Tony
7 comments
Sep 26, 2025
7 months ago
Ivan ******
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Need to fill STM.11 for Marriage visa. what to fill in 'position', 'name of company/partnership', 'coordinator name' ?
2 comments
Jul 20, 2025
9 months ago
Cris ******
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So i know for retirement. You need the 800k in your account a few months before and a few months after your visa etc. What about for marriage visa. I know you need the 400k for 90 days prior. But what about after? Once I get my "under consideration" stamp or whatever it's called. Can I use it right away? I am not seeing anything about it.
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