@Andi **********

Exactly, wherever is likely fine, as long as it's here (if they request it).

Hi!

1. No need for fiat conversion/exchange into other currencies. Just tell how much it's worth in THB in your cover letter. Unless you apply in a country where HUF is a/the legal tender. You can still make the conversion for them and write the amount in THB in your letter, but they'll usually know the exchange rate.

2. Yes, translate, unless you apply in the country where your account(s) is/are.

Yes, you can, but is it just pennies that you make with the online platform job?

I would definitely check with them. I suspect from the wording of their requirements that they don't require seasoning. But please check with them to be sure.

@Jasmine *********

You're not paying the govt rate.

@Greg *******

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@Greg *******

Yes I know that you meant "simple entry" now. I mixed them up, and thought you were talking about the STV - I've checked, this is how it was called. A lot of hassle with that one: criminal record check, health insurance, health certificate, proof of accommodation for the whole proposed stay(s).

@Schlitz *******

I can't tell either. But that could be an option at least in SE Asia. 😉 Is it possible to contact the embassy/consulate where you are applying? Try FB messenger, we got a couple of answers ourselves on messenger, although they would not answer e-mails/the phone.

I did not have this problem, because we were residing in none of our home countries when we applied. So I had lots of options for the kids (passport stamps, resident cards, certificates of residence issued by 2 embassies per child), but I don't think you'll have issues here. If you really can't think of anything (school documents, health insurance documents, whatever from the US with the child's name on it which a tourist cannot get?), then I guess you could just explain it in a cover letter. Obviously, if both dad and mom live in the US and are married, the kids are very likely to live there too.

@Greg *******

Wondering how they were called now, not sure anymore, maybe STV. Those were special tourist visas that were a pain to apply for (high requirements, etc.). They were made available a bit before or during covid, I think. One could stay for 1 year in Thailand, or was it 18 months?