@Gary *****

yes, I’m aware of the ETA that’s supposedly starting in December. I would assume anyone traveling would do their due diligence, to find out what’s required of them to enter the country.

I see you’re a Canadian. You don’t need a visa. You’ll get stamped in for 60 days on a visa exempt stamp.

@Milan *******

you can do it yourself. Either online, which is a bit more of a pain in the ass as you’ll need all the information and permission from the owner/landlord. Or, you can go to your location immigration office and do it there. You’ll need the information from the owner/landlord. Copy of ID card, copy of house book and copy of contract.

@Jamie ********

400k for marriage visa.

I’m on a 30 extension with the 60 day exempt stamp currently. Next will be the 60 day extension based on being married to a Thai. Will eventually go back to a Non-O based on marriage.

I had this same issue last week. I had to try a second time, ask for a new code, it eventually came after a couple of minutes.

@Ellie ******

yes, I do remember I have to go to Lak Si to do the extension. I forgot which place I had to go for the TM30 when arriving on an exempt stamp.

Thanks Ellie.

@Henrik ****

I’m still a resident of Canada, on paper.

The visa is still very new and I’m just trying to find a work around so I don’t have to travel all the way back to Canada to apply for it.

I’ve seen all the other replies, sorry I didn’t reply to them each individually.

I’m going to wait a bit to see if any of the consulates close by will offer this visa.

I’m here on a non-o based on a Thai wife. But this visa seems to offer a factory what I want.

From what I’ve been reading, as long as you can show proof of residence outside of Thailand, you can apply anywhere.

I’ve been doing a lot of research on this as well. I’m residing in Thailand at the moment with my Thai wife. All my identification shows a Canadian address so I think I’m ok. All I would have to do, if the visa is approved, is leave Thailand and then re-enter.

Like Tod has mentioned, go and try to apply for the extension. Worse case scenario is you have to pay a fine for not having the TM30. The fine is 800฿ and up. I paid 800฿ last month but have heard of others paying more.

You’ll end up paying that for a hotel for the night.

1900฿ for the extension, the additional 800฿ for the TM30 fine and 500฿ per day for overstay.

Please note, if you’re going to the immigration office today, be prepared to be there all day, as Fridays and Mondays are the busiest times to go.

Good luck.