Hello!

When extending your stay in Thailand, what reason should you give?

Dear Expat Community,

I'm reaching out because I'm growing weary of the constant cycle of 30- and 90-day visas. I'm seeking advice on long-term residency options. I'm fortunate to have sufficient financial resources and a retirement account.

I'm hoping to connect with fellow expats who have successfully navigated the process of obtaining a one-year visa or residency permit. Any insights, tips, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with peace, love, and prosperity.

OK guys another quick question: Once my husband visa is approved, where on the thaievisa site, and what section do i add him as the visa holder when doing my application. If you have a screen shot that would be great as well. Thanks in advance. You Guys Rock

I managed to get my initial 20 day Thai wife visa and will return for the year stamp in 3 weeks .. then I will get my multi entry permit.. ..

Does anyone know what docs I will need to

1) get the full 1 year visa stamp and

2) multi entry ??

Hoping it is not a duplicate of the entire visa application process which was 76pages altogether

For information. The on line 90 day reporting is working well now. Submitted yesterday afternoon and approved 2 hours later. My 4th success in a row.

I have been living in the far north of Chiang Mai province for a few years now on extensions based on marriage to a Thai but now I am here on a visa exempt. I will apply for a new visa based on marriage to a Thai next month after I have the required funds in my bank account. In the meantime, I need an extension because my visa exempt will expire next week, before I have the funds in my account for the new visa application.

Will immigration balk if I apply for a 30 day, so-called "tourism" extension? If not, what should I put as the reason for staying on the TM.7 application? A quick look through my passport makes it obvious I am not here as a tourist.

I ask because my wife is 6-months pregnant and prefers not to make the trip to the city this time - she would need to be present if I was applying 60 day extension based on visiting Thai family.

I guess another option would be a border bounce via Chiang Khong/Huay Xai. Are they currently requiring an overnight stay (or longer?) in Laos?

I’m looking for clarification regarding the level of health cover I need on a retirement visa. I have read online that a minimum of 3 million baht cover for inpatient cover is required but I can’t see anything in regards to outpatient cover or whether it is even required. Please could somebody who knows 100% confirm as I want to get my insurance in place. Many thanks in advance.

Sent for a year non o visa as got thai wife they sent me tourist visa multiple entry

So I got 60 days on arrival I just got my extra 30 days.do I need to do a visa run now .or can I go back to immigration

Don't understand as sent to thai embassy in London cost me £150.

I got year visa last time was better for me

Can someone explaine as so many changes on visa changing so fast.hard to keep up with

Hi guys , looking at getting at agent to do my 30 day extension in jomtien, any ideas of contacts and prices , thanks

hello everyone I will be staying at my fiancé's house when I arrive I have to do the tm 30 in 24 hours, what papers do I have to bring to immigration and what papers from my fiancé i have the o a retirement visa, thanks in advance