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Thai Visa Center "Business Visa" question
BritTim replied to visastruggler's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It seems likely that you have an extension of stay based on working. Do you have a work permit that is associated with this? As posted above, it is easiest for us to know exactly what you have if you post a scan. -
Getting a tourist visa
BritTim replied to Druidian's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If, as I suspect, you have spent limited time in Thailand as a tourist, you will be able to apply for a tourist visa in Vientiane. As advised above you need an appointment (see https://www.thaivisavientiane.com/ThaiConsular/). When you apply for the visa, ensure you meet the requirements specified in https://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/en/page/tourist-visa-2?menu=63bcd875e8b39d00fd0e7513. -
The last I heard, a Non B visa takes an extra day. Applying for a tourist visa in Phnom Penh is often a little unpredictable. However, your explanation that you just want a tourist visa to fill the gap between jobs should satisfy them, I would think. The only possible issue is if they suspect you are intending to work on the tourist visa.
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If you want to use a Lao e-visa, obviously Nong Khai is a better option. On your other points, it is the very fact that Chong Mek is a relatively quiet, walkable crossing that makes me suggest it. I have used both Chong Mek and Nong Khai on multiple occasions, and find Chong Mek much less of a zoo. In the end, though, either option should work out. Maybe, there are more flights to Udon, but there are about seven a day from Don Muang to Ubon. Travel from Ubon airport to Chong Mek is not a major challenge (though I might choose Udon Thani if keen on public vans).
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One Year Extension Based Upon Marriage
BritTim replied to Dave1954's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
When your wife dies, your extension of stay remains valid until its expiry date. It is not the same as with divorce. However, you will not be able to extend further based on marriage to a Thai. In the worst case, use an agent to simplify getting and appropriate extension. -
Just got the final stamp based on marriage
BritTim replied to Jack1988's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Post the sign photographed by your wife. Someone here can decipher for you what it means. -
Be careful! The Lao e-visa is not useable at all crossing points. I believe Chong Mek is one of the crossings where it is cannot be used. An alternative to the Lao e-visa is a visa on arrival. If you have clean, undamaged US dollars this actually saves you about 300 baht but takes up more space in your passport.
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90.days report 6 days late
BritTim replied to passiflora's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Experience has shown that the Thai authorities do not care about missed reports in this kind of situation. That appears to me to be illogical. A 90-day report with a grace period of 7 days to make a late report is not the same as a 97-day report. However, you can omit the report without fear of repercussions. -
Non-O visa (Retirement purpose)
BritTim replied to zenplay's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If the money has already been in the bank for several months, almost all immigration offices will waive the requirement of proof that the money originated abroad. That requirement was to prevent people using the dodge of a 24-hour loan. -
Work Permit Cancellation Process
BritTim replied to nicoloideon's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
My understanding is that the process remains unchanged. With a letter from your company specifying the date when they no longer wish you to have an extension based on working (often, but not necessarily, a termination letter) you can go to Immigration and have your permission to stay adjusted. If on the date your permission to stay based on working ends, you do not have a new extension which allows working, Immigration will want to see confirmation that your work permit is cancelled. Yes, this does require a modicum of cooperation from your employer. -
First, do confirm whether you are entitled to a visa exempt entry, or whether you are only eligible to purchase a visa on arrival. It makes a huge difference. I am assuming that you can get a 30-day visa exempt entry. There is no good option right now for a border bounce from Hua Hin. You might consider going to Ranong for a same day border bounce to Kawthoung.
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Indeed, and if simply focussing on the cost of the visa, 10 years of regular retirement extensions of a Non O entry is 19,000 baht. There is an annual hassle with the extension, but a lot less than for the (admittedly one time) application for the LTR visa. I think all options (LTR WP, Non O extensions and Elite) have their pros and cons, and different solutions will appeal to different people.
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Same sex marriage and marriage visa, will it be possible?
BritTim replied to JoseThailand's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I am a little surprised you are touchy about being termed a "husband". I am not in your position, so I might be lacking empathy. However, same sex marriage ceremonies I have seen have always used language like "I now pronounce you husband and husband". Is there something objectionable about a male spouse being called a "husband"? -
RIP Ubon Joe - ASEAN NOW visa expert
BritTim replied to Rimmer's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The family has not chosen to make that public, a decision that should be respected. It is clear that he had been ill for some time. -
I think when making this statement, you should advise the OP on which visa he should get (assuming he does not qualify for the LTR WTP, Long Term Resident Work from Thailand Professional, visa). The authorities have decided to completely tolerate remote workers without the "correct" visa and work permit because (i) they appreciate that there is no "correct" visa; and (ii) it is felt that people living in Thailand and bringing in money from abroad is a positive development that they do not want to deter.
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The general consensus is that, if you are in Thailand for more than 180 days during the year, you are liable for tax on your worldwide income, but only if the income is transferred to Thailand in the year that it is earned. In practice, since cash is fungible, it is next to impossible to prove whether money transferred to Thailand is income earned in the current year. The tax authorities rarely, if ever, try. That aside, depending on your nationality, there may be double taxation treaties between your country and Thailand that prevent you being taxed twice on the same income.