Oliver *******

The passport control officers don't seem to like seeing many visa exempt stamps - after a period when I had been in and out on a regular basis with visa exempt stamps (but not actually in Thailand too much) I got pulled aside and advised to apply for visas, rather than entering visa exempt, if I want to continue visiting frequently.

2 years ago

Can I use a Thai transit visa for multiple entries and does the 30-day stay reset with each exit and re-entry?

Oliver ********

@Brandon ***********

that's what I previously thought too but the website linked suggests it allows 4 entries

2 years ago

What is the best long-term visa option for a 29-year-old UK national looking to live in Thailand?

Oliver ********

It depends what you'll be doing here - if working, ask your employer to sort out a work permit and visa - if studying, get a visa through your college/university - if you're so rich that you won't be doing either, buy an Elite visa.

2 years ago

What should I do if my Thai visa extension has the wrong date?

Oliver ********

If I understand correctly, their system should show as you not having overstayed, so you don't owe anything.

I had the opposite where they stamped me in for an extra month by accident, which I assumed as being intentional, but I had to pay for a month's overstay on my way out because it's what's in the system that takes precedence.

2 years ago

Is it common to be asked for informal payments when renewing a Thai non-O marriage visa?

Oliver ********

Bargain.

2 years ago

What visa options should I consider as a retired expat in Thailand with a Thai spouse and when should I renew?

Oliver ********

@Brett *********

anything is possible, but visa rules being updated / amended over time is far more likely than the government reneging on existing legal agreements.

2 years ago

What visa options should I consider as a retired expat in Thailand with a Thai spouse and when should I renew?

Oliver ********

For peace of mind, the Elite visa would be the best option. With annual renewals, you would always be at risk of unfavourable major changes to the renewal / extension rules, which is quite likely over time, given that Thailand is still a developing country beset with political instability.

2 years ago

What are the risks of working part-time without a work permit in Thailand on a non-O visa?

Oliver ********

It's very unlikely immigration will bother you (unless you upset someone enough to report you) but getting caught would almost certainly mean being deported and blacklisted, which isn't worth a few peanuts.

2 years ago

What documents are required for applying for a Thai visa from a landlord's perspective?

Oliver ********

UPDATE: as suggested by some of you (thank you!), I got a copy of the chanote document from my landlord and the embassy accepted it - they processed my visa swiftly thereafter.

2 years ago

What documents are required for applying for a Thai visa from a landlord's perspective?

Oliver ********

any idea how the internet speed is up there these days?

2 years ago