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To answer the agent question. I’m unaware of any that work like that and I for one would suggest avoiding them if you can. It’s really not that hard. 🤗
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Only say this because you may not understand. Once you go down that road, it’s not easy getting back out.

Some people I’m sure are going to freak out on me but… do your own visa, it’s not that hard.
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Immigration.

Bring your passport, photo and proof of where you’re staying. Think that’s most of it.
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I ported my US phone to Google Voice.

$20 to port, free thereafter.

I believe you need to be in the US to do this. 👌
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@Chang *****
maybe just guessing, did you try to do a 90 check-in while turning in the tm30? Do it in 90 days, not when you first turn in the tm30. 🤔
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Seems like a long time. I used LMG and it wasn’t that long.

If you haven’t been warned, they all tend to deny people who are 70 or above or clinically obese.
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I used LMG. I did the non OA for basically the same reasons. Good luck. 👌
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I can’t find an absolute clear answer but it does appear dive training doesn’t fall under ED.

To do DM and IDC will take some time. Do your homework as shops can abuse DM candidates and visa coverage may take some maneuvering. 👌
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@Wannikea ********
it was an exempt entry, first in a couple of years. Yes, my long visa just expired, and I utilized an available option. 😉

They had a sign on display basically saying all border bounces require a two-night stay. I did get off with one night and a smidgen of work.
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I’ll be curious what people suggest. ‘Real’ Thai massage in Thailand’s eyes is certified by The Ministry of Public Health. I don’t believe this is open to foreigners.

The curriculum I’ve seen is a pretty intensive lock in 30 day stay. Open dorm, no air conditioning and directly tied to Buddhism as part of the process.