thanks

does this help?

@John ******

Tell us more about Indonesia please...

@Chris ********

ah that explains the price, thanks

@Chris ********

thanka but when did you do that even for a Thai rock bottom price I've heard is 300 return. Myanmar immigratiin wirks in bhat heae days, see my comment above...

@Aaron *****

without your slur about bad motives, your reply is lacking.

Even getting married may not help for the UK. Depending on salary, it may or may not be possible to unite with a wife (or husband, or partner) in the UK

"The spouse/partner visa minimum income will first increase to £29,000 on 11 April 2024; to around £34,500 at an unspecified time later in 2024; and finally to around £38,700 “by early 2025”" House of Commons Library.

@Rob ******

to answer your specifics, Thai immigration does not keep your passport, it goes with you. Myanmar stamps you in and out in one transaction.

If you use the same agent your TM6 (used for land / sea entry) is filled out at Thai leaving time and stays with the agent while you go to Myanmar and back, but rejoins you and your passport when you get back, before you get to the entry window Thai side.

OK, I took the easy option, my hotel recommended the 'Local Boat' service at the Pier PTT Station. Closest business to the pier. Look for the sign with that name on it. There is at least one other visa agent there. I did not cost compare.

Yes I was 'robbed' after a small discount to 2,100 B, but my hand was held all the way and the visa fee in Myanmar was paid out of that sum. I'm a happy bunny at that price. A exemption renewal at a provincial office is I seem to recall 1,600 B, so the price is close.

Yeah, I know I could just pay 500 B for the boat, and what looked like a 500 B note to Myanmar Immigration, no USD needed. Maybe next time if there is a next time.

But on the other hand I was not asked on the Thai inbound side for any of the things I had

* funds (20,000 B in cash),

* a hotel booking for tonight, and

* an outbound ticket from Thailand.

I attribute that to the charms of 'Local Boat'. However, your mileage may differ, of course.

I gave 20 B to the fixer on the Myanmar side cause he was so charming in his efforts to separate me from money etc, did I want to buy Indian manufactured Viagra, did I want coffee, did I have a cig for him? He was happy with that.

At some stages (visits to two Thai islands en route, and one on the way back) your boatman will ask for your ppt. Just give it to him, he will show it at the right widows and give it back.

Whole thing took from 9am to 11.45am

@Graham *****

6 month, typo unfortunately, but thanks for pointing it out

Oh news to me thanks,

@Graham *****

any idea how an application for a month multiple entry visa would be viewed after a visa exemption entry and an extension to that... guess it may be up to the person processing the visa