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Can I extend my visa in Thailand without leaving the country every year?

Betty *****

Yes. Visas need to be applied for outside of Thailand, but extensions on that visa will be granted (forever?), as long as you meet the requirements. So you don't have to leave to get a new visa every year unless you want or need to change your visa category.

7 years ago

What should I do if an immigration officer questions the legitimacy of my Non-O visa and work permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

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Yup, she was wrong. Nothing will happen. Not a nice welcome back though!

7 years ago

How can expats in Khon Kaen open a bank account without a work permit?

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@David *********

Lucky you - very easygoing district office. Would get the yellow book as soon as you can, before they change their minds about the requirements ;)

8 years ago

How can expats in Khon Kaen open a bank account without a work permit?

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@James *********

Oh no about the police clearance :/ Mine didn't ask for that.

The other things I needed too. Witnesses + Blue Book is no problem. Passport copy + embassy stamp + translation + MFA stamp was a bit of a pain to get done, but it's a straight forward process.

Good luck with it! Took me over 10 years to get around to it 😅

8 years ago

How can expats in Khon Kaen open a bank account without a work permit?

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@David *********

good to hear it's actually useful

@James *********

what are they asking for? Just got mine and the only annoying thing was the passport translation. Once I got that, the process was surprisingly smooth.

8 years ago

How can expats in Khon Kaen open a bank account without a work permit?

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I wonder if it is easier with a yellow house book? Last accounts I opened was a few years ago, so no need for a new one. Just wondering.

8 years ago

What are the new documentation requirements for retirement and marriage extensions at Chaengwattana Immigration Office?

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@Jennifer ********

I didn't get a re-entry permit but was confused by the terminology as well 😅 last few times I got it right at the airport within a few minutes before heading out of Thailand

8 years ago

What are the new documentation requirements for retirement and marriage extensions at Chaengwattana Immigration Office?

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@Jennifer ********

what's an ME visa? I got an extension. But was surprised too that afternoon was quicker than the two previous years, when I went there even before it opened.

8 years ago

What are the new documentation requirements for retirement and marriage extensions at Chaengwattana Immigration Office?

Betty *****

For Non O based on Thai Husband the hand drawn map has been a requirement for years (Bangkok). I got my queue number at 1:30pm today and was finished by 3:30pm... Two hours for the whole process, pretty happy with that.

8 years ago

What visa do I need to stay in Thailand as an expatriate marrying my Thai boyfriend, and how do I install my baby on my visa?

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That's right, assuming she applies for Thai citizenship for the baby and meets the financial requirements. Not sure how easy / difficult it is to get Thai citizenship for the baby, as she isn't married to her Thai partner yet.

8 years ago