Stuart ********

The question is more like how much to set up a company and requirements to get a Non B. You’d probably need to get an accountant or lawyer to do this. Estimate cost about 60k but that could be wildly off the mark.

6 months ago

Do I need a form to avoid paying duty on personal effects when returning to Thailand with my Thai spouse?

Stuart *********

Wow 8 suitcases. That’s going to cost (in baggage costs).

Generally if you bring stuff with you then there isn’t usually a charge unless they catch you importing high value goods.

Not 100% sure they won’t question 8 suitcases though.

6 months ago

Can my husband, as my dependent on a DTV, leave and re-enter Thailand without me?

Stuart *********

Yes. DTVs are issued independently. You do not need to travel together.

6 months ago

What type of visa do I need to move to Thailand and start a business as an expat?

Stuart *********

If working online remotely a DTV could work for you.

If working in Thailand you’d need a Non B (or get married and get a Non O) and an appropriate work permit.

6 months ago

Can I transition from using a visa agent to managing my visa independently after obtaining a non-A visa with consistent income?

Stuart *********

If you use an agent to bypass the funds requirement then you’ll be stuck on the agent train until you enter on a clean stamp and start afresh.

If you use an agent just to push paper and bypass queues but fund the visa/extension yourself then there would be no reason that you’d have to use them in future.

6 months ago

Do I need to cancel my current work permit before applying for a retirement non-immigrant O visa in Thailand?

Stuart *********

@Debbie *****

In theory you should be able to change the reason, but probably best to check with your office for their rules on procedures.

You would almost certainly need to cancel the volunteer extension with paperwork from the foundation and then immediately apply for an extension based on being over 50.

6 months ago

Do I need to cancel my current work permit before applying for a retirement non-immigrant O visa in Thailand?

Stuart *********

@Debbie *****

Ok. You can’t change a Non O visa to a different type of Non O visa, but you can change an extension of stay based on one reason to another.

That said I’m not sure about an extension based on a volunteer Non O. It’s probably going to be office dependent as to whether it could happen in country.

6 months ago

Do I need to cancel my current work permit before applying for a retirement non-immigrant O visa in Thailand?

Stuart *********

The use of terminology in this case is crucial. Do you have a Non O visa? Or do you have a stamp in your passport that says “extension of stay” - that was originally based off a Non O visa? Correct answers will depend on that.

6 months ago

What should I do if the online form requires proof of departure date but I haven't booked a flight?

Stuart *********

Departure details are not mandatory fields (no red asterisk). Leave them blank.

6 months ago

Is converting a visa exempt entry to a Non-O retirement visa done in-country, and does it grant a full 90 days?

Stuart *********

Yes it’s a 90 days visa.

6 months ago