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QUESTIONS

What documents do I need from the bank to transition my visa from retirement to marriage in Thailand?

25 comments

4 years ago

How can I book an appointment at the Chiang Mai Immigration office?

0 comments

4 years ago

COMMENTS

Will I need a tourist visa for my second visit to Thailand after a year?

Paul *******

I doubt very much that you came on a visa on arrival. I suspect that you came on a Visa Exempt Stamp which is not any kind of a visa. Thai Immigration is currently allowing 1 x 60 day visa exempt entry plus a 30 day extension and then one more 60 day visa exempt entry plus a 7 day extension. But to be on the safe side, in your shoes, next time I would apply for a visa appropriate to my reason for stay.

a month ago

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

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@David **********

I think that it will become clearer over the next weeks.

a month ago

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

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@Ian *********

There is no 7 day exension in Thaiiland. However, if you apply for a 30 day extension and itt is denied by Immigration, then you get a stamp in your passport advising that you must leave Thailand within 7 days - but it is not an extension of any description..

a month ago

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

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@Troy **********

There are no legal limits on visas. As long as you apply for a visa that is appropriate to your reason for staying inThailand, no problem.

a month ago

Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a long absence and multiple visa exemptions?

Paul *******

Get a visa and you will not have a problem.

a month ago

What are the best resources and options for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand for expats?

Paul *******

Easy to do ourself. If you are over 50 years of age, apply for a Retirement Visa form Thai Embassy in Canada.

a month ago

How will the new rules affect my METV and can I still do a same-day border run to Malaysia?

Paul *******

There are no new rules. Just more ridged enforcement of existing rules about Visa Exempt Entry.

a month ago

What are the challenges of updating UK pensions and addresses while moving to Thailand?

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@Michael *******

Why? I use my Thai address and have never had a problem.

2 months ago

Will frequent short stays in Thailand raise immigration concerns?

Paul *******

It will always depend on the Immigration officer. If you want to be sure, obtain a visa appropriate to your reason for stay.

2 months ago

Do I need to be married to obtain a visa for living in Thailand with my partner and child?

Paul *******

I recommend that a Retirement Visa is the best for you and that you should obtain it from the Thai Embassy/consulate in your country prior to coming to Thailand. I say that because if you come to Thailand on a Visa Exempt stamp or tourist visa, then you will be unable to open a bank account in Thailand and a Thai bank is required to obtain such a visa while in Thailand.

2 months ago