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Make sure the course is more than 3 months, that other tourist visas can't accommodate
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My thought is they prefer retired people wishing to stay an extended time to apply for the retirement visa. They'll make it hard on you to try to do otherwise.
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Get a non-immigrant O for 3 months, or come as a tourist 2 months and extend for one. You can only get 3 months away from her. If she comes to thailand within the 3 months, and you are on a non-immigrant O, you can apply for a marriage visa for a year. If she doesn't come, you have to leave after 3 months for a while, then re-enter.
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@Alex ********
unfortunately, yes, these were all potential red flags, as well as any border runs without multiple days in other countries. It looks like a lot of scrambling to figure out ways to stay in the country, rather than anything completely legit.
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So sorry to hear. They haven't ironed out the kinks yet, and who knows if they ever will.
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@Δημήτρης ******
I paid 58? Canadian a long time ago. I don't remember the exchange rate at the time. Anyway..
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@Elías *******
You need a visa there, but can get it right at the border. About 50 USD.
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Thank you for posting. We all need to hear this info. 🙏 I definitely plan to leave every six months. Please let us know how the re-entry goes: which port of entry and if there were any questions. Have a good holiday! Penang Malaysia is fun and delicious if you need a cheap, closeby recommendation. Siem rieap Anchor Wat is a jaw dropping piece of history standing close by as well. 😃
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It took 1 week from Ottawa. They asked for some supporting documents after 4-5 days and then approved shortly after they got them.
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Bangkok Bank and telling them how much you'll deposit is basically your best shot without an agency.