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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
a year ago
What are the current requirements for TM30 reporting upon re-entering Thailand?
45 comments
2 years ago
Do Cambodians get a 30-day visa on arrival when arriving by air in Thailand?
2 comments
3 years ago
What are some recommended Covid coverage options for returning to Thailand?
2 comments
4 years ago
What are the opening hours for Jomtien immigration office?
3 comments
4 years ago
What type of insurance is recommended for renewing an O-A visa in Thailand?
10 comments
5 years ago
What is the best way to travel from Pattaya to Savannakhet for an ED Visa?
2 comments
7 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
4 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
6 years ago
Do I Have Extra Time to Update My TM30 Due to Crowds?
3 comments
6 years ago
What Is the Process for Entering Thailand on an O-A Visa After Flight Cancellations?
9 comments
6 years ago
Can You Still Fly Into Thailand From Vietnam and Get a 30-Day Exempt Stamp on a US Passport?
1 comments
6 years ago
Is the AOT App necessary for traveling to Cambodia?
5 comments
6 years ago
Can You Obtain a Non-O Visa for Retirement in Los Angeles or Washington DC?
6 comments
6 years ago
Why does Jomtien Immigration ask for extension requests during the last days of stay?
5 comments
6 years ago
What are the current requirements for renewing an O-A visa and switching to a Non-O visa in Thailand?
2 comments
6 years ago
Do I need insurance in Thailand if I have an O-A visa and am re-entering after April?
7 comments
6 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
7 years ago
What type of visa should I book for my girl's ED visa appointment in Vientiane?
18 comments
7 years ago
Can someone over 50 receive a one-year visa extension in Chiang Mai by stating financial compliance?
0 comments
7 years ago
Do I need a re-entry permit for my O A visa if I travel to Cambodia?
0 comments
7 years ago
What recent experiences have expats had at Jomtien Immigration regarding bank statements and visa extensions for retirees?
0 comments
7 years ago
Can I deposit my 800K in an interest-bearing account after receiving my 1-year retirement extension in Thailand?
0 comments
7 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
7 years ago
Is Immigration in Jomtien open during Teacher's Day?
5 comments
7 years ago
Can my girlfriend apply for a new ED visa from a different consulate after her current visa expires?
0 comments
7 years ago
Can you extend a retirement visa in Thailand up to 3 months in advance?
4 comments
7 years ago
What did the user find related to Thailand?
0 comments
7 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
a year ago
What are recommended cooking schools in Pattaya that qualify for the DTV?
2 comments
a year ago
How can a foreigner register for the online TM30 system in Thailand?
3 comments
2 months ago
How can a foreigner register for the TM30 in Thailand?
9 comments
2 months ago

COMMENTS

What is the best way to find a reliable visa agent for a marriage visa in Thailand?
Bob **********
Most agents won’t touch a non-o based on marriage
6 months ago
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Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?
Bob **********
@Jared *********
 your second entry means another 3 months that is not what tourists do get the visa that fits your stay
6 months ago
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Why are there increased checks and interrogations upon entry to Thailand?
Bob **********
@Psyde *******
 it’s totally abuse a tourist doesn’t stay in a country for 6-9 months the exempt stamp is for a TOURIST, the IO’s wouldn’t be pulling people aside for any other reason
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Pattaya for a retirement visa?
Bob **********
So the bank didn’t ask for 10,000 the agent did,all together different this is the bank the agents are using as Bangkok bank won’t accept money in an out by agents anymore
6 months ago
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What are the requirements for opening a bank account in Pattaya for a retirement visa?
Bob **********
No they usually ask you to by insurance,you need a long stay visa to open an account
6 months ago
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How easy is it to complete a 90-day reporting for a DTV in Thailand?
Bob **********
@Dwayne *******
 sorry to hear that
6 months ago
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Will missing my first 90-day report after a DTV visa approval cause future problems in Thailand?
Bob **********
No problem
6 months ago
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Can I apply for a four-month extension on my 90-day non-immigrant (O) retirement visa in Thailand?
Bob **********
Jomtien definitely
6 months ago
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Can I apply for a four-month extension on my 90-day non-immigrant (O) retirement visa in Thailand?
Bob **********
@John *********
 for a marriage visa it can come from anywhere 400k but for a retirement 800k there want to see a foreign transfer in most offices and with all the banking issues now I would expect it in all offices soon the money laundering aspect comes into play now
6 months ago
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Can I apply for a four-month extension on my 90-day non-immigrant (O) retirement visa in Thailand?
Bob **********
There is no such thing as a four month extension it’s one year you’ll need to deposit 800k in a Thai bank in your name only showing a foreign transfer for two full months before applying for the one year extension unless you’re embassy still issue an income statement showing 65k + in pension
6 months ago
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113 comments
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40 comments
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50 comments
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What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
96 comments
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180 comments
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198 comments
8 months ago
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408 comments
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57 comments
8 months ago
What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?
136 comments
8 months ago
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63 comments
9 months ago
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306 comments
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85 comments
9 months ago
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51 comments
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178 comments
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14 comments
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How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?
36 comments
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74 comments
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133 comments
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53 comments
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66 comments
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44 comments
10 months ago
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48 comments
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137 comments
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428 comments
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197 comments
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9 comments
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21 comments
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16 comments
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