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What was the process for obtaining a dependent visa for my wife in Thailand from Vietnam?

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9 months ago

COMMENTS

Where can I open a bank account as a freelancer living in Thailand?

Ryan ********

There's a ridiculous amount of disinformation in this thread about tax and banking. If you can't figure out something at home or in Thailand, try to open an account at an offshore bank (e.g. Xapo Bank) or an onshore bank in a more lax jurisdiction, Georgia (the country) is popular at the moment.

6 months ago

What should I do if I need to renew my passport while holding a DTV in Thailand?

Ryan ********

My passport also expires in 2028. My DTV runs until 2030. The advice I have seen is to carry both passports with you + DTV print out at the border for the remainder of the DTV and the immigration officer will stamp your new passport.

6 months ago

Do I need to notify my landlord to update my TM30 each time I return to Thailand?

Ryan ********

Yes, your landlord is meant to file the TM30 every time you reenter the country. I'm not sure there'll be any hard consequences for not doing so. But if you need the TM30, e.g. for a certificate of residence to buy a car, get a driving license, etc. or a visa extension, you won't be able to use your previous one.

6 months ago

What should I do if my visa application information is incorrect and my passport photo isn't centered?

Ryan ********

I might be old-fashioned, but visa applications are a laptop job, not a phone job

6 months ago

What should I put for 'Place of Issue' on my visa application if my passport lists 'Issuing Country' as BRA and 'Authority' as DPF/CAS/SP?

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I put "HMPO" on my application, straight from the authority field on my passport and was accepted. For my wife's application I just put U.K., hers was also accepted. But I've also seen both ways get rejected on here so really it's a toss up.

6 months ago

What should I prepare for immigration after my DTV visa approval?

Ryan ********

Have some answers ready for common questions, how long are you staying, where are you staying, will you work in Thailand (no!) etc.

8 months ago

Can I apply for a visa online while in Bali, and how can I prove my presence if there are no passport stamps?

Ryan ********

I would think it would be fine to submit kitas, accomodation etc. If they have doubts they might ask for a picture of each page of your passport to check there are no new stamps for other countries.

8 months ago

Can I apply for a visa online while in Bali, and how can I prove my presence if there are no passport stamps?

Ryan ********

If you go in on an e-stamp you get a PDF to your email you can include in your application.

8 months ago

Is it normal for embassy officers to damage your old passport when issuing a new one?

Ryan ********

You can't transfer a visa to a new passport. You can transfer an individual entry stamp.

8 months ago

Is an exit flight required when entering Thailand with a DTV visa?

Ryan ********

No, but clueless airline staff might still ask