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What is the simplest way for a U.S. citizen to stay in Thailand for 3 1/2 months when married to a Thai citizen?

Willem ****

45 days exempt back to back with a border bounce is possible. Givng you 90 days. Then extend it with 30 days if needed.

3 years ago

Do I need to apply for a TM30 every time I enter Thailand on a tourist visa?

Willem ****

you need a TM30. Even those like me staying on a let's say long stay visa need to be reported TM30 once they came back from abroad. Chiang Mai immigration wants that.

3 years ago

Do I need a multiple entry visa for a side trip to Saigon during my Thailand visit?

Willem ****

No visa needed. Getting in Thailand on visa exempt gives you 45 days each entry. In Thailand you can extend it with another 30 days for 1900 baht. You can do this proces multiple times a year (via land border 2 x) So not worry about a visa.

3 years ago

What should I do since I forgot to get a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand on a type O visa extension?

Willem ****

One lesson from this. Always get a re-entry permit. I never leave the local immigration without a valid re-entry permit. Its only 30 minutes more and 1000 baht for a single re-entry permit (3800 for a multiple). Better safe then sorry.

For now there is nothing to do about it.

3 years ago

Is it advisable to let my retirement extension expire and return to Thailand on a visa-exempt entry?

Willem ****

Maybe you can concider to come back on a visa exempt and do a incountry Non O request. It has some advantages such as no mandatory health insurance. But it depends on your personal situation.

3 years ago

Is TM 7 the correct form to extend an OA non-immigrant long stay visa in Thailand, and what are the recent changes?

Willem ****

Check the requirements at your local immigration. There are differences depending on the immigration. Example; TM 30 is a demand at many immigrations for many years. Some did not ask and might still not ask it.

3 years ago

Can my husband convert his tourist visa to a Non-O visa with a 1-year extension while in Thailand?

Willem ****

The US does not provide a income statement anymore since a few years.

3 years ago

Can I apply for a re-entry visa in Thailand without knowing my departure date?

Willem ****

Its true that the request form asks for a traveldate. I always keep that open. Never had any issue.

3 years ago

Do I need to be married for my partner to get a visa to Thailand?

Willem ****

Maybe a Elite visa for your partner would be a solution.

3 years ago

Can I extend my 30-day visa stamp in Thailand to 60 days immediately after arrival?

Willem ****

It depend on the immigration. I did read that some immigrations accept only request within the last week. Its always best practise to check the local requirements first. With 70+ immigrations there are many differences.

3 years ago