What? Where did you hear that? It can be done on a phone or tablet but probably way easier to apply on a computer.

Parts of the application will require multiple pages per section but only allow for one file upload. That requires a pdf app or website to combine pages and stuff.

Whatever method you use double/triple/quadruple check that every item on your passport matches the application data. Many times there’s an OCR error when it “scans” the passport and fills in wrong info like dates and stuff.

If so it will be an immediate rejection of the application. The system prompts you many times to check, but sometimes people don’t notice the small stuff that’s wrong and wham! That application is refused and they’ll need to apply and pay again.

@Lexington ******

Usually blue background photos are typically used for work permits.

I only know specifics for the Phuket office. They don’t care about background.

Way back when a photo was actually issued on a residence certificate they wouldn’t accept a blue background. Now that a photo is still required but not actually put on the certificate they don’t care.

@Nick ******

Ok. A Non O visa is what you describe. It’s valid for one single entry and you’d get a stamp for 90 days. Get all your ducks in a row and you can apply for a yearly extension off of that.

A Non OA visa is valid for a year, on each entry you get stamped in for a year - it does require mandatory health insurance and a medical and police check and is only available from your home country or country of legal residence.

Not seen any posts at all from people with DTVs doing multiple entries having issues. A couple of people mentioned they got asked why they didn’t get the DTV from their home country but no denials of entry.

It’s a multiple entry visa valid for 5 years. It’s shouldn’t matter if you enter 20 times a year off of that.

For a marriage extension it’s irrelevant where the funds have come from, only that you have them 2 months prior to applying.

One that suits your budget and payout options.

Only the Non OA and OX Visa require mandatory insurance.

Since a “retirement visa” can be many things it would help to know what you mean.

Do you have a Non O Visa, A Non OA or OX Visa or an LTR Visa or do you have an extension of stay - and if so based on what original visa?

Usually the Non OA visa is only available from your home country or country of legal residence. If you reside legally in the UAE then that may be OK.

Not sure about the reference “once the retirement visa is issued in Bangkok”. The Non OA visa IS the visa. If issued it’s valid for a year and multiple entry so you can come and go as you please. Each entry you’d be stamped in for 365 days (or as long as your health insurance is valid for).

With the correct timing of a bounce out and back before the visa expires (and a new year long health insurance) you can get almost two years out of that visa.

Not sure about the Thai phone number part. Haven’t used the evisa system for ages. Perhaps others can advise.

For many offices they won’t care, but some may be pedantic and want a white or cream background.

@Wais *********

Messenger. The companion app to Facebook. Many embassies have accounts and tend to reply quicker than emails or phone calls.

Yes you can do that although in theory you are supposed to wait in the country of application until approval.

One month seems excessive. Perhaps try contacting them via messenger to check.