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Going to depend on what area. Near a beach expensive. Inland not so much.
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Should be able to get it straight away. Once they file it’s an instant notification. Depends on when they file it though. Some hotels file them all together using an excel file rather than individually.
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@Simon *****
You only pay in person in Laos or Cambodia. All others are pay by credit card online.
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@Sovann ****************
France is renowned to being incredibly slow. No posts saying they ask for an interview but just slow.
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Depends on the embassy you use. Some require payment in person, some ask for an interview, some are online only.

Specify which one you’ll use and some can advise specifics.
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@Dick *******
There is no requirement for 2 months prior when applying for a Non O from a visa exempt - unless you use the Jomtien office - they are the only office that seems to require that.
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@Mike ******
Best to go to your local immigration office and ask for a handout of specific requirements. Varies by office.

These are the specifics for Phuket.
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You do 90 day reporting where your latest TM30 has been filed.
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You can if you can meet the requirements. The hard one will be to open a Thai bank account. Almost impossible now on an exempt entry.