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QUESTIONS

What are the current quarantine rules for travelers arriving in Phuket during the COVID-19 pandemic?
22 comments
3 years ago
What tips can you share about COVID testing experiences in the Thailand Sandbox program?
20 comments
3 years ago
What are the current travel requirements and costs for visiting Phuket, Thailand?
15 comments
3 years ago
Is it worth it to deal with flight cancellations and travel restrictions in Thailand?
43 comments
3 years ago
What should I do if my flight is canceled and I need to change my Certificate of Entry (COE) for Thailand?
7 comments
3 years ago
What should I do if I have issues loading my vaccine card for the Phuket Sandbox scheme?
1 comments
3 years ago
Why is Facebook not translating Thai to English anymore?
116 comments
3 years ago
Do I need to fly with a specific airline to participate in the Phuket Sandbox project?
23 comments
3 years ago
What recent travel experiences to Bangkok have the expats shared amidst COVID-19 restrictions?
102 comments
4 years ago
What additional income documentation is required for a Thai retirement visa application?
10 comments
4 years ago

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Do I need an FBI background check for a Non O-A visa or can I use a state agency?
Kathy ****************
@T**
 we are using the Washington Embassy and they told us we could only use the state Bureau of Investigation so we went with that in North Carolina
4 years ago
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Do I need an FBI background check for a Non O-A visa or can I use a state agency?
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Also if you are going as a husband and wife the income is not a joint income if an individual
4 years ago
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Do I need an FBI background check for a Non O-A visa or can I use a state agency?
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It cannot be done through any local or State Police it has to be your states SBI we just had ours Done..
4 years ago
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Do I need an FBI background check for a Non O-A visa or can I use a state agency?
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From experience in the last 2 weeks you have to get it from your state Bureau of Investigation and you have to be fingerprinted
4 years ago
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What additional income documentation is required for a Thai retirement visa application?
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Okay in case this retirement Visa for one year does not work does anyone know if they are issuing 90-day tourist visas from the United States we just want to see our children and our grandchildren any way we can
4 years ago
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What additional income documentation is required for a Thai retirement visa application?
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Thanks for the info! However for a 1 year you do not have to have money on thai account..
4 years ago
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Can a foreign non-Thai citizen stay in the same ASQ hotel with their Thai wife and daughter during quarantine?
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We have been finding that a lot of hotels will let you stay together and a lot are giving discounts up to 20%
4 years ago
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Can I apply for a retirement visa to enter Thailand through the Los Angeles consulate?
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@Stan ******
 not for a one year
4 years ago
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Can I apply for a retirement visa to enter Thailand through the Los Angeles consulate?
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That has just been put on the embassy web pages in The Last 5 days about the processing fee and it's non-refundable if you're not approved
4 years ago
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Can I apply for a retirement visa to enter Thailand through the Los Angeles consulate?
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@Stan ******
 no the $200 is for a processing fee it's $80 for a one-year single entry Visa is even more for a 5-year Visa because it's a multiple entry
4 years ago
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What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?
223 comments
13 days ago
Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?
72 comments
16 days ago
What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
45 comments
19 days ago
How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?
132 comments
a month ago
Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?
155 comments
a month ago
What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?
109 comments
a month ago
What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?
224 comments
a month ago
What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
71 comments
a month ago
What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?
71 comments
2 months ago
What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?
57 comments
2 months ago
What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?
106 comments
2 months ago
What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?
146 comments
2 months ago
What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?
86 comments
2 months ago
What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
31 comments
3 months ago
What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?
19 comments
3 months ago
How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?
270 comments
3 months ago
What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?
18 comments
3 months ago
What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?
60 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?
101 comments
4 months ago
What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?
64 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?
46 comments
4 months ago
How quickly can one get a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand as an Australian?
104 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
60 comments
4 months ago
What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?
153 comments
4 months ago
What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
4 months ago
What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?
134 comments
4 months ago
What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
503 comments
4 months ago
What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?
193 comments
4 months ago
What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?
178 comments
4 months ago
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
48 comments
4 months ago
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
79 comments
4 months ago
Has the 60-day visa exemption program in Thailand officially started yet?
73 comments
6 months ago
What are the updates on the upcoming changes to Thailand's visa rules?
4 comments
6 months ago
Can I obtain Thai nationality by marrying my girlfriend in Pattaya?
164 comments
6 months ago
Why are there so many sarcastic comments on expat groups about Thailand?
267 comments
7 months ago
How efficient is the process for obtaining a 12-month visa in Pattaya's immigration office?
38 comments
7 months ago
What are the unique breakfast options and experiences in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya or Patong?
28 comments
7 months ago
What are the best Thai dating apps to meet women with regular jobs, excluding freelancers or working girls?
370 comments
7 months ago
What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?
33 comments
7 months ago
Is it true that Thai passport holders will soon have visa exemption for entry to the UK and Australia?
105 comments
7 months ago
How did you successfully open a bank account in Thailand on a tourist visa?
93 comments
8 months ago
What are the best currency exchange options at Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival?
175 comments
8 months ago
What are the benefits and application process for the LTR 'Wealthy Pensioner' Visa in Thailand?
1 comments
8 months ago
Why do people ask unanswerable questions about Thailand?
230 comments
8 months ago
What are the implications of the upcoming visa price increases at Thai consulates?
55 comments
9 months ago
What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?
31 comments
a year ago
How can I share my Thai visa experiences and get advice from the community?
3 comments
a year ago
Are Thai people really dishonest or is it just a stereotype?
191 comments
a year ago
What are the challenges of teaching English in Thailand as a foreigner?
309 comments
a year ago
Is Thailand really as heavenly as some expats claim, or are there hidden challenges?
221 comments
a year ago
Why is it prohibited to mention visa agents in this expat group?
32 comments
a year ago
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