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Michael *******
they just want compliance with the rules ETA will stop all the visa dodgers and clear the swamp
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@Simon *********
they will soon face the same issues, at least they will tell you when you try to book that risk of entry denial is high, always best to find out before you leave the country…..reality is the border run is slowly becoming a thing of the past , the ETA will kill it once and for all.
Michael *******
Never wise to plan a deliberate overstay,get a 30 day extension from immig, try to avoid Monday’s when they tend to be busier…….
Michael *******
Don’t hand passport to a third party is safest option, immigration have controls in place and you get a receipt when you leave it for visa renewal. It’s just overnight anyway.
Michael *******
It’s an issue related to the change in payment process, pension used to be collected from the post office every week, always remember my Nan doing it, with auto payments now they have to avoid all the scammers out there which I fully support I wonder what age this kicks in, bit of a pain for us living offshore……
Michael *******
Presumably they dont want to be paying out to deceased folks, fairly reasonable - by law executor of estate is supposed to notify them.
Michael *******
find an alternative if it’s possible, bit of a lottery unfortunately
Michael *******
6 month visa from Thai Embassy in your country covers all bases
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@Tom **********
not aware of any competing economies that allow bank accounts for non residents, Mongolia perhaps but enlighten us , please do……