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QUESTIONS

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

28 comments

6 months ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

29 comments

5 months ago

What are the implications of the new visa exempt entry restrictions in Thailand?

144 comments

9 days ago

COMMENTS

What are the current visa options for multi-entry tours to Thailand for frequent travelers?

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Anonymous participant You're not really a tourist if you have a permanent home here. Nevertheless if you use visa exempt entries and return to your home country between visits you should be OK

5 days ago

What is the name of the bank letter required for a marriage visa extension in Thailand?

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I normally just ask for a letter for immigration. In my bank the staff call it a guarantee letter

5 days ago

What are the current visa options for multi-entry tours to Thailand for frequent travelers?

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Genuine short term tourists shouldn't be affected but keep an eye out for further announcements

5 days ago

Will staying 180 days in Thailand and doing border runs violate immigration rules under the new regulations?

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Assuming you have a DTV it's not an issue but will make you tax resident after 180 days in any calendar year

6 days ago

Can I apply for a DTV visa as a digital nomad in Thailand without any clients?

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The digital nomad option is for remote work and you would not be doing that. You could try one of the soft power options. Alternatively and depending on your plans it might be worth looking at the SMART Startup visa?

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6 days ago

Can I apply for a non-O retirement visa upon entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption if I have the required funds in my bank account?

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@Sam ********

a small number of offices are not allowed to issue an in country Non-O. If yours is one just pop to a nearby country and apply there

6 days ago

Why was my DTV visa application rejected despite meeting the financial criteria?

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You imply this is your 2nd rejection? For the same reason? If the funds were in your account at the end of October why was that not reflected in your statement? Also it might be easier using a single account if you retry.

6 days ago

What are the new border run rules affecting visa holders in Thailand?

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@Ronald *******

that makes more sense. I guess you have a few visa exempt entries in the past and they may question your DTV so you might have had an issue re-entering

6 days ago

Do two 60-day visa exempt entries count as one for 2025 and one for 2026?

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Probably at the discretion of the immigration officer, I've seen no mention of there being a reset in a new year

6 days ago

What are the new border run rules affecting visa holders in Thailand?

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@Jack *******

I was correcting his misconception. But bear in mind visas can be revoked

6 days ago