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Hey, does anyone have relatively recent experience of applying for a 90 Day Trailing Spouse Non-Imm 'O' based on their partner's OA visa in the UK? I last did this in 2021 so I'd be interested to know what documents they currently ask for and how easy the process is?
Hey all! My husband and I are hoping to get the DTV visa. Does anyone know how long the 500k baht has to stay in the bank before applying? Also, do most people just apply themselves online or use a lawyer? I've tried to meet with a few and I've felt a bit scammed honestly...Thanks in advance!!
* 1 soft power muay Thai through Chicago consulate.
* 1 freelance/workcation through NYC consulate
Muay thai soft power visa:
* *Total processing time: 9 business days from Chicago consulate
* Documentation sent by Tiger Eye (Bangkok) for 1 month of unlimited classes
* License (proof of address)
* 3 months of bank account statements showing 500,000 baht
* Passport photo
* Airbnb accommodations
* Flight confirmation
* Photo for Visa, taken against a white wall and background deleted in Photoshop Express
Workcation visa:
* *Total processing time: 15 business days from NYC Consulate
* Utility bill (proof of address)
* 1 month of bank account transactions showing 500,000 baht, which was deposited 2 days before, printed by the bank. "Statement of funds" printed by my bank, and a picture of the ATM showing my deposit.
* Passport photo
* Airbnb accommodations
* Flight confirmation
* Photo for Visa, taken against a white wall and background deleted in Photoshop Express
* Proof of business below
Proof of business documents submitted:
Cover letter/list and explanation of documents submitted
1- Letter of Intent example (thank you to whoever posted it in this group- [members only])
Legal Formation Docs
3- Certificate of LLC formation
4- Employer EIN registration
5- Employment verification letter example (thank you to whoever posted it in this group- [members only])
6- Screenshots of my website
7- Most recent tax return
Client 1-
8- website screenshot with my name showing as a contractor
9- recent payments and invoices from Bill.com showing money being deposited into my account
10- 1099 from 2024
Client 2-
11- Website screenshot
12- recent payments and invoices from Bill.com showing money being deposited into my account
13- 1099 from 2024
Client 3- Fiverr profile
14- Fiverr profile screenshot
15- Payoneer invoices showing deposits into my account
16- 1099 from 2024
Bank statements
17- 3 months of business bank account statements
Things people said might not work and did (ymmv):
* 500,000 baht was deposited into my account 2 days before applying. The funds were not in my account for 30 days.
* Partner signed up for 1 month of muay thai to start. He does plan to continue doing muay thai after that.
* NY Consulate told me that if my visa was not approved in time, I could enter the country on a regular tourist visa and reenter the country after my application was approved.
I am half Thai (I have thai ID, passport) and helping my wife to apply for 3 months Non-O immigrant visa, are these options correct to apply the e-visa? What confuses me is the purpose of visit option says Thai Family (me as a husband?) residing in Thailand. However I "haven't" reside yet, so we only will stay in AirBnb first. Am I on the right track? I cant find another better option to choose
I've submitted everything to the Thai BOI for the LTR Visa. It took a couple of back and forth communications via the website to answer their questions for amplifying information, but have received no further requests from them for four weeks. I usually say that No News is Good News, but cannot help but have apprehension about not hearing from them. Yes, I meet and exceed most of the requirements the Thai BOI specifies for this visa.
I'd really like to hear from those that have applied and received the LTR Visa approval, what kind of timeframes did you encounter?
Do all documents need to be in thai or translated to thai language? Do they need to be officially translated or can it be done using google translate? I plan to apply in savanakhette.
Hello, I plan to retire and relocate to Thailand next year. Despite not having the 800,000 Thai baht requirement, I receive a monthly income of about $3,000. Can I secure a retirement visa using just my monthly income?
Hi I need to do my first 90 day report in person and I am in Bangkok . I am on a non o (retirement) visa . Does anyone know if an agent can do this ? And if so recommend one ? I know after this i can do it online. Thanks in advance for any advice