Are there any DTV holders here who came from the Philippines?

The Philippines require an Exit Clearance for Overseas Employment (OEC). We should technically not be covered by this because a work permit is required to get this document. I've read though that Immigration Officers may require one to get an OEC and not allow someone to take their trip in its absence. This is wrong yes but I can imagine being helpless if that does happen.

Anybody here who can share the experience exiting the Philippines as a DTV holder?

Hello everyone! I had a follow up question for those of you who obtained the LTR visa. If any of you opted for getting the e-visa from your home country after you obtained your approval letter, have you had any issues with that choice going forward? I know it’s better to have the actual stamp, but since I cannot plan to be there within exactly 60 days from the point of approval, I was wondering what the e-visa experience was for you, both in terms of what it cost through the site, and in terms of going in and out of Thailand moving forward? Many thanks

For the people who have applied at the Taipei location - I applied this morning - dropped off everything needed and all the officer worker said was ‘come back today at 4pm’. She didn’t said approved or not, all she said was ‘I don’t know’. She didnt take the money yet either …

Are you suppose to pay upon pick up?

Talk about keeping us hanging for the next 6 hours lol

Is this the same experience you all got from applying in Taipei?

I am coming back to Thailand after being gone for 2 years. I was there during covid.

I am wanting to come in on a 2 month visa, extend for one more and then if I want to stay for longer, do a border run.

My question is, from your experience, are they allowing people to extend their visas for 3 months if you were here during covid?

I know that no one can clearly say it will or won't happen. I'm asking what your experience is if you were here during covid and then left for a while and came back! And did the let you back in if you left for a border run after 3 months?

Thanks!

Thai Immigration acknowledged my online 90 Day Report at 09:00 today and it was approved at 09:11.

Easy👍😊.

Hi everyone,

I spent 8 months in Thailand this year on visa exemptions + extensions. I plan on going back in March 2024 on another visa exemption, which will be around 4ish months since I last left Thailand.

Based on everyone's experience, will l encounter any hassles upon entry to BKK Airport? Should I just apply for a Tourist Visa (even though that is not a fool proof plan either)? I have an Australian passport for context.

Thank you!

Had a good day at Korat immigration today 2 hours and no 0 visa under consideration very lovely lady a the counter very helpful

Hey Everyone,

I'd like to submit an update for my visa process given the amount of comments my original post drew in.

Application for Non-B and Non-O dependent

1. Entered Bangkok smoothly on a visa exempt (30-day) with a ticket out to Laos (never asked for) two days later.

2. Upon arrival in Laos, successful application of Non-B AND, would you guess, Non-O dependent visa simultaneously (right..?). Visas take two working days and were collected today without any issue.

- only our marriage certificate was asked for

- visa fee of 2,000 Baht each.

- employer documents

3. Spend 6 nights enjoying Vientiane, Laos and stayed at La Seine Hotel (strongly recommend).

I fully appreciate all the advice and opinions heard on this forum.

One lesson I learnt: everyone's case is different and one should not blindly accept all comments as truth.

Rather, take in all in. Then proceed to follow your gut based on your own research.

Off to a new adventure in Thailand.

Thanks again!

When regularly visiting Thailand as a tourist I always thought that you're more likely to be turned down at an immigration office when applying for the 2 month visa than you are turning up for at the airport for an exempt stamp. Is my thinking correct or wrong?

My situation:

I've entered Thailand 3 times already these past 6 months. Each time I leave Thailand I stay somewhere for around 2 weeks before returning so no quick boarder bounces or any overstays. I'm never asked any questions by immigration but I'm aware they soon probably will. Next time, in March, would I be safer applying for a two month visa somewhere or entering on another stamp if again leaving it a couple of weeks before returning?

My Elite Visa application got rejected last year after being on a volunteer visa for a couple of years prior so I've been forced to do these tourist in and outs until I can find another legitimate way to stay here. Just curious of other's experiences and advice 👍 Thanks.

Are there any Thai airports that you feel are more relaxed with entry visas? Any that are the most strict? Curious your thoughts. It seems like Bangkok is more strict. Thank you!