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How long does it take to ship from the USA to Thailand?

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@Richard ********

, thank you for the info. In all my years of living in Thailand, I never tried shipping a package. The IDP from AAA made it no issues.

3 days ago

How long does it take to ship from the USA to Thailand?

Douglas *********

That's about the same turnaround time for my IDP to arrive from AAA in Florida to the house in Thailand. May I ask how big was the package, and were you charged any import tax or other "shakedown" fees?

3 days ago

What is the current status of Bangkok Bank accounts for expats on tourist visas?

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I had the same experience at Bangkok Bank with a 7 year old account. Went in just to check, they said not to worry. I opened the account on a tourist visa, but am now on a Non-O marriage extension.

8 days ago

Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand with a visa exemption stamp?

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@Jan *****************

, that's what I was thinking. The timeline to open the account and get the money in to soak is very short too. Maybe too many issues with even trying without already having an account. Thanks for the answer.

20 days ago

Can I apply for a marriage visa in Thailand with a visa exemption stamp?

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I converted a 60-day exemption stamp into a Non-O visa and recently had the 1 year marriage extension stamped in my passport. Do you know if you can get a bank account on the initial 90-day Non-O? The money only had to soak in the account for 60 days for me, but I already had a Thai bank account I got years ago.

20 days ago

Do witnesses need to be present at immigration for a Non-O visa application in Thailand?

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Standardization of requirements would be great, but unfortunately that's not the case. Hopefully they will take care of the witness statements at the time you apply, and they won't be required later in in the process.

a month ago

Do witnesses need to be present at immigration for a Non-O visa application in Thailand?

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@Darren ********

, so true.

a month ago

Do witnesses need to be present at immigration for a Non-O visa application in Thailand?

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@Cris *****

, Ahh OK. I didn't need witnesses to apply. Just for the home visit.

a month ago

Do witnesses need to be present at immigration for a Non-O visa application in Thailand?

Douglas *********

What immigration office are you working with? I just had the home visit by immigration a few weeks ago for a Non-O marriage extension, and the two witnesses were required to be there. This was through the Khon Kaen Immigration Office.

a month ago

What documents and procedures are required for a 1-year marriage visa extension in Thailand, and what should I do if my 90-day non-O visa expires during the approval process?

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@Paul *******

, I don't know the answer to this question. Sorry I cannot help you with this one.

a month ago