Hi all,

I just returned back from seven weeks in Thailand and loved everything about the country.

 I currently have a job in Canada that allows me to be 100% remote, I’ve consulted a few different agency’s to streamline the DTV process.

My question is I’m getting quoted between 14,000 thb all in (their fee, review and embassy fee) upto 16,000 thb for their fee and 8,000 thb embassy fee. If the Canadian embassy fee is $650 (15,100 thb) alone. How are some of these reputable agency’s charging as low as 14k all inclusive?

Thank you,

I applied at the Vancouver Canada location and they requested documents to please upload proof of leaving Thailand. They had previously asked me to upload proof of travel.

I booked a bus to Cambodia on the date I submitted/stated I was departing. It was under 180 days.

I bought a 5 year Thai botany soft power course. They issued me a tourist visa valid from now until the day I said I was departing. I’m SO frustrated. This was my second DTV application.

Has anyone experienced this? And will it impact my ability to apply a 3rd time for the DTV?

Edits: I’m a Canadian citizen, physically in Vancouver Canada now and was when I submitted my application.

I am a Canadian citizen who received 60 days when I arrive at the airport. I would like to apply Non O for retirement and I live in Samut prakan. May I know where do I apply Non O. Do I have to apply at Cheng Wattana Office or Samut Prakan Immigration for Non O? Thank you.

We are visiting in Dec. How do we get a visa for 90 plus days?

extension of retirement visa: Did the rule, how many months after the extension is obtained one should maintain the 800,000 baht balance in bank account? Now it the rules (t.ly/66j0) is to keep 800k for three months after extension. I think last year, the rule was one month only. Do i remember right?

In all cases, went under the 800K after 1.5 months, and the immigration officer is saying 'nope; there is a new rule, and you don't qualify'

This in in phuket. I am a canadian citizen. Thank you for suggestions!!

Hi there, I am looking to come back to Bangkok and work there. I don't have a job as of yet. I would like to know what you think is my best option for getting a visa which allows me to stay for a year and work? Can I arrive on a toursit visa and then find a job when I'm there? Last time when I came I had to get the Non-B visa before I arrived due to covid. Can I now just come to the country on a tourist visa on arrival and then convert to a visa which allows me to work when I am there? And is there any process in getting a tourist visa or is it simply that I arrive and get the visa, assuming I have a COE? I am a Canadian citizen btw.

Hey gang,

Would appreciate any info / experiences regarding extending the last entry stamp on a 6-month METV (multiple entry tourist visa) post-amnesty.

I arrived Feb 26 to get the last 60-day stamp before my METV expired, this was valid until end of April but by then amnesty kicked in. All along, immigration told me I would be able to extend that 60-day stamp with the usual 30-day extension which would commence from the date amnesty ends (with the normal process and no extra documentation / requirements).

However with the latest amnesty to Sept 26, they are now telling me I can only do the 30-day extension with a letter from my embassy or from a doctor. And I’ve seen this reflected in some Thai documentation and PR Thai inforgraphics on FB. And assuming that’s the case, it has been suggested I should wait until September to apply as any claim made today that I can’t fly or go back to Canada may be challenged some weeks from now (fluid situation, rationale that may be valid now might not be valid in 5 weeks). This info was received mostly from an IO in Surat Thani and from the 1178 hotline.

I am from Canada and will be hopefully hearing back tomorrow whether they will provide me / anyone with a letter from the embassy or not. So I am trying to confirm the facts / process here, and assess whether it’s likely I can do this extension or if I need to rush ahead immediately with an ED or similar visa given the tight deadline / turnaround timeframes.

Again any info is GREATLY appreciated 🙏