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What are the current requirements and changes for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?

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My branch in Cha Am requested it but it came from Bangkok. I had to go there every day to see if it came in

3 days ago

What are the current requirements and changes for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?

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@Richard *******

Bangkok Bank? I did my extension in Feb. Same thing, statement had to come from main bank in BKK. Took 5 days. Immigration in Phetchaburi accepted no problem. They told me as long as statement and letter were not more than 7days old they would accept. Updated bank book day of.

4 days ago

What visa should I enter Thailand on for marrying my girlfriend, and can I do it with a one-way ticket?

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Thai Consulate in Los Angeles would not issue me a Non O visa without a return ticket. This was the Consulate not the airlines policy.

Bought a cheap one way to Vietnam and all was fine

8 days ago

Will I encounter issues at passport control in Thailand if I can't provide a return date while intending to retire?

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@Jean-Francois **********

Recently applied for non O , marriage visa thru the consulate in Los Angeles. They would not issue my visa without a onward ticket. Bought a 1 way burner ticket and all was fine.

3 months ago

Do I need to file paperwork for having over $10,000 in a Thailand bank account as a US citizen?

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You are to file a FBAR if you have ownership (full or part owner) of a foreign account that has had $10,000 balance at any time during the year. It's a simple form required by the Treasury Dept. I beleive.

4 months ago

Do you need a TM30 form if you have a marriage visa in Thailand?

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Need a bit of assistance with online reporting. 1st time have done this.

I just filled out online (both for myself as foreigner reporting and my wife filled out the landlord form). House in her name

I submitted online. Now what? Do I just wait for a confirmation e mail or what is next?

6 months ago

Can Americans change their Social Security Administration (SSA) bank account from a US bank to a Thai bank online?

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Just curious: does anyone know the exchange rate difference between direct deposit in Thailand vs. deposit in US and then send via wise?

6 months ago

What are the fees for sending money with Wise and how to avoid SWIFT transfers to Bangkok Bank?

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@Eddie *******

They may have only charged you 15 E but check the exchange rates. That's where the bank makes it's money

7 months ago

What are the steps to apply for a 1-year retirement visa in Thailand for expats?

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Are the insurance companies listed on the Immigration web site the only companies that are accepted? I have insurance from a company outside of Thailand that specifically covers me in Thailand with far greater coverage than the required limits. Anyone know if this will be acceptable?

9 months ago

What are the steps to apply for a 1-year retirement visa in Thailand for expats?

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Thank You appreciate the info. So now must carry proof of insurance everytime you go out and come back I take it. This is my 1st reentry under an O-A visa, have been on marriage prior.

Thanks again

9 months ago