First stage once documents checked goes to a more senior person for sign off, shows as pending approval. Normally moves from doc check to pending approval in about 3 -4 days depending which embassy and the time of year

@Rick *****

yes mate apologies I should have been specific

Day you arrive is day 1. So you have probably miscalculated

@Bent ************

tool!

@Shawn *******

it's a residency certificate. You take tm 30 receipt to immigration with lease and I'd.

@Ulrik ************

not helpful

@George **************

google the statement made on the 17 November

@George **************

the numbers in the official statement relate to border bouncers not visa exempt entries. The only two entries a year came from media interpretation of the initial press release and some lawyers and visa agents drumming up trade

@George **************

a statement today seems to say that you will be fine. The targets are border bouncers maxing out the 60+30 then not returning to their home country and bouncing to repeat. Your visits suggest genuine tourism. The alternative is a tourist visa to be sure?

Apply in Aus.For non O showing equivalent to 800k in bank (38k). Aus embassy don't do the income affidavit so for your first extension need 800k in Thai bank for two months before extension application and 3 months after, then balance must not drop below 400k. Year two you may be able to use 65k income method using bank statements showing deposit every month.