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What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?

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@Edward *******

I did read the post and METV holders are supposed to be tourists as highlighted not those wishing to live here who pose as tourists to gain entry.

5 months ago

What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?

Jay ******

You highlighted real tourist....

I'm yet to read of a real tourist affected by the rule change, only the ones who think they are entitled to live here on free entries whilst others do the right thing by obtaining an applicable long stay visa...

5 months ago

Do I need to show a return ticket when entering Thailand on a 60-day visa as a New Zealander?

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Each time I have left Auckland they have asked for a return ticket at check in, I have a long stay visa which doesn't require one, sometimes that's accepted straight away, other times they make a call, or a supervisor more aware will complete check in.

Various airlines.

a year ago

What are the rules for re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption?

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Genuine tourists rarely complain its those who don't go home and don't qualify for a long stay visa who aren't happy being denied entry as the pretend to be tourists but aren't able to fool every immigration officer by attempting continuous exempt entries .....

2 years ago

Should Tod Daniels stay as a moderator in the Thai Visa Advice group?

Jay ******

Just remove the clown giving you a hard time.

There's always at least one with a chip on both shoulders in most groups.....

3 years ago

What procedures do I need to follow with my OA Visa in Hua Hin, Thailand?

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@Roberto ********

Not interested in rumors, just making the OP aware of here and now.

3 years ago

What procedures do I need to follow with my OA Visa in Hua Hin, Thailand?

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@Roberto ********

The "free" 2nd year you mentioned, will also require the mandatory OA insurance for that 2nd year, otherwise he will be stamped in until the insurance expiry date instead.

3 years ago

Can I apply for a retirement extension in Thailand with an 800k bank balance if I entered on a 30-day visa exemption?

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@Tod ********

Point number 2, how I read it, if the OP already has the 800K seasoned in a Thai bank account, depending on his immigration office, he can go for his one-year extension, with 45 days left on his 90-day stamp in Chiang Mai for example.

Sounds like he doesn't need to use the first 60 days of the 90-day stamp for seasoning?

3 years ago

Do I need to transfer my funds to a Thai bank account for my OA Retirement Visa extension in Thailand?

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Your 1-year OA can be stretched to 2 years if you re enter Thailand just before the 1 year expiry date is up, then you will be stamped in for another year from the date you arrive providing your required insurance cover also extends through the 2nd year.

After that to extend in Thailand, your funds (800k THB) will need to be in a Thai bank.

3 years ago

What documentation do I need for a Non-O retirement extension at Chaengwattana?

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@Stephen ******************

Think

@Tod ********

has elaborated below...

Does that office offer online appointments?

If so, then make one within your timeframe, which will eliminate queueing with the masses.

3 years ago