In 2017 I used notarized Wells Fargo bank statements to submit to the Thai Consulate in L.A. I also submitted my University of California pension letter. I don't which one they used but I was successful getting an O-A visa at that time.

You might eventually have problems repeatedly using visa exempt.

Even if you can get here in the short term you still need to meet the financial requirements to stay here and it sounds like you are financially on the edge. Plus who knows what will happen to your currency exchange rate after Brexit.

@Tod ********

Good for him to know if he wanders into Laos or Myanmar

@Tod ********

Out of curiosity, what would happen to his extension of stay if he didn’t have a re-entry permit. Does he get denied entry and have to start over with his extension?

@Anthony *********

There are a variety of tourist visas and 30 day visa exempt I think for UK citizens. How long do you intend to stay? Best to let the Admins answer after that.

My landlady sent me a photo of the paper receipt. If your landlady files online they are supposed to take a screenshot showing that the TM30 has been filed. I would assume that a photo of the receipt would be as good as the online screenshot. Just in case be prepared to file yourself and pay the fine. If you report to Bangkok Immigration you can report yourself.

It is not clear to me. Is it your intention to come here as a tourist or to move here and stay long term?

If you are planning to stay long term then you should apply for an O-A visa before you come here. Search this group to learn about the benefits of the O-A visa.

After living here for 1-2 years on an O-A visa you will have to meet the financial requirements for a one year extension. You will have plenty of time to prepare for that but you should make sure you can meet those requirements for the long term.

@James *******

I am not assuming he is abusing the ED visa. I don’t know his intentions or travel history but he may be the victim of others ED visa abuse. No one can say whether his travel plans during an ED visa will earn him a denial of entry. Obviously that is up to the IO. Tod’s answer gives some good insight on what Immigration has to deal with.

It’s no wonder Thai officials are denying entry if ED visas are just being used to stay here long term. It’s an example of abuse of the visa system leading to a reaction in policy. And it harms the people who legitimately want to study here.