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What are the current visa extension requirements and issues for expats in Thailand, particularly regarding bank statements?

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@Ivan ***********

it may function like a bank but that doesn't make it a bank. Wise clearly states it is not a bank. The requirements require a bank

a month ago

What should I know about applying for a DTV extension in Phuket, especially regarding the application fee and possible denial?

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@Thomas *******

that's usually only if they are denied up front, if the immigration officer refuses to accept the application for whatever reason. Yes it's peoples lived experience.

a month ago

Can I apply for a new DTV visa in Indonesia if my first application in Malaysia is still pending?

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You need to remain in the country you applied in until the process completes and you hear back. If you don't you risk your application being rejected. You also can't apply again from somewhere else while you have a current application being processed

a month ago

How many days before the expiration can you apply for a visa extension in Thailand?

John **********

Right up until the last day if your confident you meet all the requirements

a month ago

What should I know about applying for a DTV extension in Phuket, especially regarding the application fee and possible denial?

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@Thomas *******

neither. You offer up your application and you don't pay at that point, but if they accept your application and for whatever reason reject it you still have to pay the fee. Your not paying for success, you are paying for the process, the outcome of the process is immaterial

a month ago

What are the current visa extension requirements and issues for expats in Thailand, particularly regarding bank statements?

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@Ivan ***********

seems pretty straightforward to me. The rules state you must show money in a bank account. We agree Wise is not a bank account. The question is more why do some embassies treat it as if it was. I could have money down the back of my sofa, it's immediately liquid and available, should I be able to show a photo of it?

a month ago

Can you enter Thailand on a 30 or 60-day visa on arrival with less than six months remaining on your passport?

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Highly unlikely, and why would you want to? If you enter with the DTV you will get stamped in for the period your passport is valid for if its under 180 days

a month ago

What should I know about applying for a DTV extension in Phuket, especially regarding the application fee and possible denial?

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If they accept your application you need to pay regardless of success or not. I'd say that the person who all the others are based on should apply first, if they are refused an extension none of the others will get one either as they want to verify that the conditions the DTV was issued under are still met.

a month ago

Why was my DTV visa application rejected twice without explanation?

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Cancelled and rejected are not the same. Your first application was cancelled because the information you supplied was incorrect. The 2nd one was rejected for a reason, how do you plan to offer relocation services without ANY interaction with a Thai entity, or people living inside Thailand?

a month ago

What are the current visa extension requirements and issues for expats in Thailand, particularly regarding bank statements?

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@Ivan ***********

why? Some embassies accept it some don't. Some immigration offices might accept it (unlikely in my view) some might not. You are supposed to show money in a bank account and Wise most certainly isn't

a month ago