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QUESTIONS

What are the best agents to help open a bank account in Phuket, Pattaya, and Hua Hin?

39 comments

7 months ago

What are some reliable companies for obtaining FCDO apostille stamp and Embassy Attestation for UK higher education certificates in Thailand?

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3 months ago

COMMENTS

Will the visa exempt policy for UK visitors to Thailand change in June 2024?

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@Phil *******

visa free and visa exempt are the same thing 🤦. But if you want to be that technical, there is no such thing as visa free...

a year ago

How many visa exempt entries can I use at land borders in Thailand within a calendar year?

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You can get 2 visa exemption entries per calendar year using a land border.

a year ago

Do I need to get a re-entry visa for my trip to the United States next week?

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@Robert **********

3800, so if you're going to or it is likely you're going to leave the country more than 3 times it better to get a multi-reentry permit

a year ago

What are the recent changes to visa rules for entry into Thailand as of June 1, 2024?

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So do we know if the visa exempt is now going to be 60 days total from the start or 60 + a 30 day extension?

a year ago

What is the process for extending a retirement visa in Thailand, and how long must funds be held in the account?

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@Rz **

2 months prior to the application for extension, and 3 months after, cannot drop below 400k for the remainder of your extension.

a year ago

Can I convert a tourist visa to an educational visa and later to a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Yes, you can convert a tourist visa to an ED visa. However most schools will require a minimum of 45 days left on the visa in order to start the process for the ED conversion.

a year ago

Can I apply for another 12-month Non-OA retirement visa in Thailand after my initial visa expires?

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I could be wrong and if I am, I am sure someone will correct me, but similar to the Non-O, with the Non-OA you can apply for a 1 year extension. However this will require either 800k in a Thai bank account 2 months prior to applying or 65k+ in monthly transfers for 1 year.

a year ago

Is it better to apply for the Thai elite visa in Australia or Thailand, and what are the pros and cons of each option?

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@Mitchell *******

if you haven't lived in Thailand for an extended period of time I would suggest getting an METV before you arrive as you can get nearly 9 months from that, then at about month 7 or 8 start making decisions on what you're doing next (longterm options such as elite or going to a different country).

a year ago

Is it better to apply for the Thai elite visa in Australia or Thailand, and what are the pros and cons of each option?

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@Shayne *********

it's not about being rich, it's about giving good advice... It's sound advice to tell someone to try living in the country first but it's bad advice to tell them to get an ED visa, especially when their long term plan is to get an Elite Visa.

a year ago

Do you need to buy a new phone when moving to Thailand, or can you use a local SIM card?

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(the site I used 3 years ago, maybe cost more now)

a year ago