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QUESTIONS

What is the current status of border crossings into Thailand and how are expats impacted?

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a month ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

29 comments

21 days ago

COMMENTS

Does online 90-day reporting for Thai visas work consistently?

John **********

Either it's classed as your first report which you must do in person or the address you provided doesn't match the TM30 on file.

14 days ago

What are the bank statement requirements for applying for a Non-OA visa in Thailand?

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You appear to be from the UK so 3 months worth of income showing £1500 per month or £

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is what they ask for for both the Non-O and the Non-OA

14 days ago

Will a recent bank transfer of 500k impact my DTV visa application if my account shows a negative balance?

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@जगद्गुरु ****************

the linked account in this case is an "offset" account so will have a negative balance

14 days ago

Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand while I'm in Italy?

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@Jan *****************

if you look specifically under the Non-O Retirement option it says this... "Copy of a permit of stay or other evidence to prove that the applicant is legally residing in Italy / Cyprus / Albania / San Marino (only for non-Italian / Cypriots / Albanian / Sammarinese passport holders)

14 days ago

Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand while I'm in Italy?

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You can get a 90 day Non-O Retirement visa in Italy only if you are a legal resident of Italy, take a look at the website for the Thai embassy in Italy. How old is your adult son, normally they cease to be a dependent at age 20 as far as Thailand is concerned.

14 days ago

Do I need to complete a TDAC form to transit through Bangkok airport without leaving?

John **********

You are not in transfer if you have to go through immigration and you require a visa to enter Thailand then you need a visa. What passport do you hold?

14 days ago

How can I extend my Non-Immigrant O visa to a year with multiple re-entries while in Thailand?

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Once you are in Thailand and have 30 days or less left on your current stamp you go to immigration for a 12 month extension of stay but note you will need funds in a Thai bank for 2 calendar months before you apply so you need to get on with opening a bank account soon after arrival

15 days ago

What are the best options for long-term stays in Thailand considering visa rules and marriage status?

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@Jeremy *******

you can't get citizenship on a retirement visa. On a marriage visa you have to work inside Thailand for 3 years

15 days ago

What is a reasonable monthly budget for a single retiree living in Bangkok on an LTR visa?

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@Alex ******

what nonsense. I may be out in the sticks but I still like to enjoy life too. A meal for 2 at a decent restaurant is around 1000 baht, I run a car, I travel, I drink, I smoke. It soon adds up my friend

15 days ago

What is a reasonable monthly budget for a single retiree living in Bangkok on an LTR visa?

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For life in bangkok I'd say $2600 USD per month is fairly meagre unless you don't get out much. I live out in the sticks and spend around $2000 USD every month, which also matches the income requirements for a Non-O based on being over 50 if you bring in money every month for your extension of stay

15 days ago