Does anyone know about the ‘Safe Entry’ visa system? It’s where you pay a visa agency to ensure that when you enter Thailand by air, you’re guaranteed a visa on arrival or visa exemption.

The agency claims it’s a legitimate process – you still go through immigration as normal, but they say you’d be directed to a different, fast-track counter.

Is this a scam, or is it a legitimate service? Has anyone had experience with it?

Phuket Immigration office is still attempting to charge for Residence Certificates. In October I refused saying that their boss had said in the Phuket Gazette they were free and also it was common knowledge. The certificates were provided in about 20 minutes without issue. On this occasion the young woman who took my form and passport asked the boss sitting behind her and he nodded to accept the documents. Waiting for them now, if I’m still here in a week I’ll update

EDIT: Phuket News not Phuket Gazette