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QUESTIONS

How can I change the date of my Non-O Visa extension while currently in Germany?
3 comments
7 months ago
How can I successfully extend my retirement visa in Thailand, and what should I know about re-entry stamps?
1 comments
2 years ago
When can I apply for a 1-year retirement visa in Thailand after obtaining a 90-day Non-O visa?
3 comments
2 years ago

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How do I fill out the re-entry form (TM.8) as a retiree with an extension in Thailand?
Galen *******
Write the date of your extension of stay.
7 months ago
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What is the best way for an American expat to enter Thailand for the birth of their child and manage visa issues?
Galen *******
How can you say you are going to have a Thai baby soon when I have been waiting for 10 years to have a beautiful 20 year old baby. It's not easy.
7 months ago
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Which is better for expats in Thailand: a Non O-X visa and getting married later or a spouse visa?
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I only know that you need a woman for a marriage visa.
7 months ago
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What are the requirements and challenges for opening a Thai bank account as a foreigner on a tourist visa?
Galen *******
It's very helpful to have a Thai Driving License. Most banks want 2 documents.
7 months ago
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How long will it take to switch from a TR visa to a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Lee ********
 John Stanners gave you the correct answer. Nevertheless you must do nearly the same after about 3 months when you apply for a yearly extension of stay.
8 months ago
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How can I find a visa agent in Ho Chi Minh City for my Non-B visa application?
Galen *******
You don't need an agent, you just need a well-functioning brain.
8 months ago
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Can I use my existing re-entry permit after renewing my visa in Thailand?
Galen *******
You don't have a new visa. You have a new "Extension of stay" for 1 year. If you want to leave the country you must have a new Re-Entry stamp.
8 months ago
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What are the best options for obtaining a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand from Vietnam?
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@Dani ********
 No, but I would like to know.
8 months ago
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When do I need to submit my 90-day report if I leave Thailand for 6 months?
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@Uwe ********
 you have to count the days by yourself. You can make it 2 weeks before or 1 week after.
8 months ago
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What is the longest visa American citizens can obtain for Thailand and when does it start?
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@Gregory *******
 I think you're right. My teacher always said that you can tell a person's intelligence more by the questions they ask than by the answers.🙈
8 months ago
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230 comments
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