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QUESTIONS

Will Thailand's proposal for a Schengen-like visa for Southeast Asia attract wealthy tourists?

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2 years ago

COMMENTS

Does renewing my Non O (Retirement) Visa reset my 90-day reporting period in Thailand?

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The 90 days still runs from the day you entered Thailand last time or did your first extension of stay, unless they put a new note with a new 90 days date in your passport during your renewal.

5 months ago

What documents do I need for a Non-O marriage visa application in Vientiane, and can I use U.S. bank funds?

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@Pete *****

No issues as long as you’re present when you’re formally applying by sending the application.

5 months ago

Is it normal to be charged so much when converting a TR visa to a Non-O visa in Thailand?

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@Pete ******

Seems like it’s also include the one year extension of stay at a standard fee 1900 baht. The regular 15 months "package".

5 months ago

What is the process for translating and legalizing a driver's license in Thailand at the German embassy?

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@Peter ***************

If you don’t bring a legal IDP from home -which basically also just is a translation to the native language of all contrives who participate in the convention- some embassies offers to verify a translation of your national licence into Thai for converting.

5 months ago

Can I convert a tourist visa to a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand, and what are the steps involved?

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@Jeff ************

As told several times, if you don’t have a Thai bank account you’ll need a 90 days Non O before you enter Thailand, so you basically have two options; Go back home and apply or apply through an embassy in a nearby country.

5 months ago

Can I do a visa run to extend my stay in Thailand with my current visa?

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@Marianne *******

He’s obviously on a METV valid until December 21st.

5 months ago

Can I do a visa run to extend my stay in Thailand with my current visa?

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@Michael **********

You get 60 days each time upon entry until December 21st.

5 months ago

How can I open a bank account in Thailand without a permanent address for my retirement visa application?

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@Rini ********

You can apply at home for the initial visa with your own bank, but for the extension in Thailand it has to be in a Thai bank account.

5 months ago

How can I open a bank account in Thailand without a permanent address for my retirement visa application?

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This is in fact all you can do, but be prepared to visit several branches. I was denied in three branches with a Non O and a residence certificate before I was allowed in the fourth. The others demanded also a house book or a work permit or the first year extension of stay done as well.

5 months ago

What is the best way to transfer 800,000 baht from the UK for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Andrew *******

Ok, I understand each country has their own individual tax agreement with Thailand and the most common with Europe is that you’re considered as a tax resident if you stay for more than 180 days each year in Thailand. Then your tax will be shared between your homecountry and Thailand.

5 months ago