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Is it possible to leave Thailand after completing a 3-month cooking class on a DTV and still re-enter under the 5-year visa?
41 comments
8 months ago
What are the current requirements for TM30 reporting upon re-entering Thailand?
45 comments
a year ago
Do Cambodians get a 30-day visa on arrival when arriving by air in Thailand?
2 comments
2 years ago
What are some recommended Covid coverage options for returning to Thailand?
2 comments
3 years ago
What are the opening hours for Jomtien immigration office?
3 comments
3 years ago
What type of insurance is recommended for renewing an O-A visa in Thailand?
10 comments
4 years ago
What is the best way to travel from Pattaya to Savannakhet for an ED Visa?
2 comments
6 years ago
Should I apply for a Non-O visa in the States or return to Thailand on an exempt entry and apply here?
20 comments
3 years ago
When does my friend need to have 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for a retirement extension on an O-A visa?
7 comments
4 years ago
What Documents Do I Need to Upload for TM30 Reporting?
13 comments
5 years ago
Do I Have Extra Time to Update My TM30 Due to Crowds?
3 comments
5 years ago
What Is the Process for Entering Thailand on an O-A Visa After Flight Cancellations?
9 comments
5 years ago
Can You Still Fly Into Thailand From Vietnam and Get a 30-Day Exempt Stamp on a US Passport?
1 comments
5 years ago
Is the AOT App necessary for traveling to Cambodia?
5 comments
5 years ago
Can You Obtain a Non-O Visa for Retirement in Los Angeles or Washington DC?
6 comments
5 years ago
Why does Jomtien Immigration ask for extension requests during the last days of stay?
5 comments
5 years ago
What are the current requirements for renewing an O-A visa and switching to a Non-O visa in Thailand?
2 comments
5 years ago
Do I need insurance in Thailand if I have an O-A visa and am re-entering after April?
7 comments
5 years ago
Does my girl on an ED extension need a re-entry permit when we visit Phuket from Singapore?
0 comments
6 years ago
When are you notified if your ED Visa is denied in Vientiane?
3 comments
6 years ago
Is TM7 the form for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
What type of visa should I book for my girl's ED visa appointment in Vientiane?
18 comments
6 years ago
Can someone over 50 receive a one-year visa extension in Chiang Mai by stating financial compliance?
0 comments
6 years ago
Do I need a re-entry permit for my O A visa if I travel to Cambodia?
0 comments
6 years ago
What recent experiences have expats had at Jomtien Immigration regarding bank statements and visa extensions for retirees?
0 comments
6 years ago
Can I deposit my 800K in an interest-bearing account after receiving my 1-year retirement extension in Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
Will my friend with a UK passport and a multi-entry Non-O visa get another 90 days if he re-enters Thailand before the visa expiration?
12 comments
6 years ago
Is Immigration in Jomtien open during Teacher's Day?
5 comments
6 years ago
Can my girlfriend apply for a new ED visa from a different consulate after her current visa expires?
0 comments
6 years ago
Can you extend a retirement visa in Thailand up to 3 months in advance?
4 comments
6 years ago
What did the user find related to Thailand?
0 comments
6 years ago
Can I apply for a retirement extension 6 weeks before it expires in Thailand?
5 comments
7 years ago
What financial documents are required for a Non-O visa application in Thailand, especially regarding notarized certificates?
21 comments
7 years ago
Where can I obtain a Thai ED visa in Vientiane, Laos—at the Embassy or the Consulate?
6 comments
7 years ago
Can I apply for a DTV visa online and activate it by exiting and re-entering Thailand?
40 comments
6 months ago
What are recommended cooking schools in Pattaya that qualify for the DTV?
2 comments
4 months ago

COMMENTS

What are the best options for extending a tourist visa in Thailand due to a medical emergency?
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@Chowdhury ****************
 she can apply for a DTV soft

power for medical treatment but you’ll both need 500k baht in the bank in different accounts once your wife is accepted you apply as a dependent
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How can I help my mother obtain an O-A visa for retirement in Thailand given the health insurance restrictions for seniors?
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@Stuart ******
 she doesn’t need it with the non-o at this point she could self insure
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How can I help my mother obtain an O-A visa for retirement in Thailand given the health insurance restrictions for seniors?
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@Stuart ******
 I’m talking the 800K in a Thai bank account
2 days ago
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How can I help my mother obtain an O-A visa for retirement in Thailand given the health insurance restrictions for seniors?
Bob **********
She needs the non-o but there are financial requirements
2 days ago
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What should I do if I'm having trouble paying the DTV fee on the Thai e-visa site?
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For where ?
2 days ago
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What are the consequences of failing to do the 90-day reporting while on a DTV visa in Thailand?
Bob **********
Nothing but if you return and have to do one it’ll be a 2000 baht fine
3 days ago
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Should I put 30 or 45 days on my visa form if I plan to extend my stay in Thailand?
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@David ********
 doesn’t start until May 1st if then
3 days ago
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Should I put 30 or 45 days on my visa form if I plan to extend my stay in Thailand?
Bob **********
@Leong **********
 if they let you in you’ll get an extension
3 days ago
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Is there a way to avoid the 15k bank balance requirement for a DTV visa to live and teach in Thailand?
Bob **********
Yes there’s a way around the 500k don’t apply as you cannot work in Thailand on a DTV
3 days ago
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What should expats living in Thailand enter under 'Place of Residence' on the TDAC starting May 1st?
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If you live here you do t have to do anything until you leave and return then fill it out 3 days before you return
3 days ago
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What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?
60 comments
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What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?
101 comments
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64 comments
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60 comments
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153 comments
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What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?
5 comments
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134 comments
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503 comments
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193 comments
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48 comments
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79 comments
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370 comments
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33 comments
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105 comments
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93 comments
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