@Elías *******

right. Having a dentist appointment or 2 doesn’t really warrant a 5 year visa, does it?

I think we’ll see it becoming harder to get and the requirements will be tweaked. Even now I’m sure it’s being abused - people getting one and working here etc, it’s the golden ticket for people who did the same on tourist visas.

@Melissa ************

sounds like you might have to wait 3 months, as they’re clearly basing it on what’s in the hubby’s account, as ridiculous as that sounds. Just depends how much common sense the consulate has. Maybe they’d be ok if you topped up his account. If possible, I’d call them and ask.

So when you apply as a dependent, does it ask for your account balance, or your sponsors ?

“Take out” from where?

@Urs *******

they have talked about ‘global tax’ but it’s just talk. Nothing has changed, yet.

I think it will change. Particularly for soft power visas. To get a 5 year visa for a 1 month cooking course, or a hospital appointment doesn’t really make sense 🤔

So it’s a guide on how not to do anything in Thailand. Useful thanks 👍

@Deepak ******

from where?

@Gr**

it used to be. I’ve had 4 or 5 off them in the past. At 3k a go it was a good money spinner too, not sure why they stopped. Especially with bkk immigration insisting on a 90day report before they’ll issue a CoR - for people that travel a lot it can make getting a license/buying a vehicle here challenging. The embassy offering it was a good solution.

@Greg *******

they would. But the British Embassy doesn’t issue them anymore