@Damian ********

wrong. Can leave money in Australia bank account also I got my OX visa by using my salary which is an option via Sydney thai consulate

Glad I did mine years ago on visa exempt same as bank account. Sure sounds a lot harder nowdays

@Frank *********

thinking American way of dates :)

@Frank *********

because it doesn't. It expires on the 5th day of The 1st month being January

@Kirsten ******

use thai consultant Sydney, Thai embassy Canberra is not as friendly and helpful

Contact Sydney thai consulate as soon as you get to Sydney. As an Australian we can do online pre-approval on the Sydney thai consulate. Have a look you may also be able to

For the 60 day visa your better off to make up flights within the 60 days. Although you can and rarely is it declined you can get the extension the visa is for 60 days. Look up dates and flights to suit. Sydney does not ask for proof of booked flights. Of course there will be people who have done dates outside of 60 days but I personally preferred to play it safe.

@Stephen ******

which part of having a long term visa is throwing caution to the wind ?

Been living there for more than 10 years. I know what's required and what's not.

@Damo **********

lol the person making the post didnt know