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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?

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22 days ago

COMMENTS

What should I do if I can't provide a return ticket for my O visa application while in Thailand?

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@Jenny ***********

you must have at least 15 days (21 in some places) left on your current stamp to apply for an in country Non-O visa. If you don't they will turn you away. And to apply online you must first leave Thailand and travel to the country of the consulate you want to apply through

18 days ago

Can I work remotely while holding a retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Dany *******

there are only 2 visas that allow you to work remotely, the DTV and the LTR Remote Worker. I understand people work remotely on other visas but not legally so they need to keep it quiet

18 days ago

What are the financial requirements for obtaining an O or O-A visa in Thailand for U.S. expats over 50?

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@Jen **

except you can apply and once accepted your spouse can apply as your dependant, only one of you must meet the financial criteria

18 days ago

Why did the immigration officer at Suvarnabhumi airport deny me entry despite my valid travel history?

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@Dave *********

unfortunately its not how you feel, it's about how the immigration officer feels but given you are where you are I'd suggest a 90 day Non-O based on being over 50 next trip. You won't have any problems with that

18 days ago

Can an American expat married to a Thai citizen repeatedly apply for a family-based Non-O visa?

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If you are thinking of getting back to back Non-O visas to circumvent the requirement to get an extension I suspect it won't take many attempts to find you can't get another one.

18 days ago

What should I do if I can't provide a return ticket for my O visa application while in Thailand?

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You can't apply online from inside Thailand. Go and talk to your local immigration office in Samui about getting an in country Non-O visa as married to a Thai. Take your husband with you

18 days ago

Why did the immigration officer at Suvarnabhumi airport deny me entry despite my valid travel history?

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@Dave *********

nominally yes, but many are now getting pulled up one their very first bounce and refused entry

19 days ago

What are the requirements for a medical visa in Thailand given my health situation and visa options?

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@Lloyd *******

generally they want to see a treatment plan signed off by a recognised doctor at a reputable hospital

19 days ago

What are the financial requirements for obtaining an O or O-A visa in Thailand for U.S. expats over 50?

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While you need 3 months of statements only the final one has to show the 800k baht or equivalent. Also if one applies for the Non-O based on being over 50 the other can apply for a Non-O as being their dependent with no additional financial requirements

19 days ago

What are the financial requirements for obtaining an O or O-A visa in Thailand for U.S. expats over 50?

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@Pete ******

one can apply and then the spouse can apply, only the primary applicant needs to meet the passive income criteria

19 days ago