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12 month bank statements have to be ordered 5 days in advance at Bangkok bank. The branch will stamp, sign and date it the day you collect it.

The company isn't at risk of being fined, held in IDC, deported, and possibly banned. Should he choose to proceed on the conditions outlined, he would be termed as working illegally. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

Paid or unpaid, he would need a Non Imm O (volunteer) visa and work permit to be legal. Q: An NGO in Thailand has invited me to go there and work for them as a volunteer for 45 days during my school break. I will not earn any money in Thailand. I am a Belgian college student in Brussels. I understand that I do not need a visa, do I? A: Although you will work as a volunteer, you do need a Non-Immigrant visa as well as the Work Permit. The NGO must be legally registered with the Thai authority, and that you need a recommendation letter from the NGO for your visa application and the Work Permit. https://www.mfa.go.th/en/publicservice/questions-answers-on-thai-visa?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c30600068d3

There is no doubt. 7. Please note that the period of visa validity is different from the period of stay. Visa validity is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand. In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years. The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker. 8. On the other hand, the period of stay is granted by an immigration officer upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa. For example, the period of stay for a transit visa is not exceeding 30 days, for a tourist visa is not exceeding 60 days and for a non-immigrant visa is not exceeding 90 days from the arrival date. The period of stay granted by the immigration officer is displayed on the arrival stamp. Travellers who wish to stay longer than such period may apply for extension of stay at offices of the Immigration Bureau https://www.mfa.go.th/en/page/general-information?menu=5e1ff6d057b01e00a6391dc5 This is how Thai Immigration operates. You can enter on the last day of the validity of a visa, and still receive 'permission of stay' subject to the visa type.

I've always done it from my PC using https://tm30.immigration.go.th/tm30api/loginExternal.jsp?value=EXT&id=3ee1ec1152c037408ee6150729c676bc First register. From the Blue book, upload a copy of the address page, then the page with the owner's name. Followed by their ID card (both sides) and the data page of your passport.

You don't need a washing machine, but it sure makes life easier.

Thai Elite visa is no different to any other long stay type visa, whereas the validity of the visa, and the validity of the period of stay are different. The Non O-A visa for example is valid for 1 year to enter Thailand. You can enter on the expiry date of the visa, but still be granted permission of stay for a further year. Whilst Immigration and agents alike continue to use the term 'visa' for everything, they confuse themselves. A visa permits travel to and request entry to a Thailand.. The period of stay (a permit, not a visa) is granted on entry (permitted to stay until ....) subject to the type of visa. It is this permission of stay you apply to extend . A visa cannot be extended.

Agree with Rob above. You'll first have to obtain a Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse. I doubt Immigration would allow you to apply for that in Country as technically the procedure is for those who entered VE or on a TV, but no harm asking. https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=2506 Click on No.6 to open a PDF for the procedure. The alternative is applying at Savannahket for a single entry Non Imm O based on Thai spouse. Currently, no proof of funds required. (Or other local Thai Embassy, subject to requirements) On entry to Thailand, you'll be granted permission of stay for 90 days. Within the last 30 days of that 90 days, you can apply for the 1 year permission of stay based on Thai spouse. Requires 400K THB deposited in a Thai bank account, your sole name, for 2 months prior to submitting the application.

That is provincially written for the purpose of hotels and guest houses. For private residential properties, a copy of the Blue book, owner's ID card and a copy of your passport is sufficient.

Topic is the procedure to obtain a TB and ID card, not what it's useful for, but just to put your post into prospective. In the last 8 years, I've purchased 3 motorcycles, 2 vehicles, 3 driving licences, open two bank accounts and more, all with a YB and ID card. No agents - no fees!

On entry, you will be granted permission of stay for 60 days. As this will be a new entry, you will also be entitled to apply for a further 60 day extension if required.

There are 4 Thais in my household. Each one has an ID card valid for 8 years. The wife's was issued 2018, expires 2026 = 8 years. The identification card comprises basic information on the holder, including Identification number Title, given and family name; Date of birth Religion Address Date of issue Date of expiry, 8 years after issue date on cardholder's birthday [18] Photo of the card holder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_identity_card

Oh FFS, give it up and go play golf. Thai Elite are as useless as a chocolate fireguard.

I don't have to think anything, I know they are valid for 8 years. It's not gone unnoticed, you have a penchant for criticising or questioning in particular information posted by myself or @DrJack54 in answer to other members questions, rather than offering an answer or advice yourself in the first instance. It's akin to stalking or just being a troll.

Correct. The pink ID cards are valid for 8 years the same as Thai ID cards, but once you attain the age of 60+ they are valid for a lifetime.

Correct, they only offer their services if you live in Bangkok. You can of course file your own 90 day reports as you already have. Probably. No problem, either from CM Immigration or from the airport on departure. Any re-entry permit will be valid until your current permission of stay. If you do a border bounce before 3rd Jan 2025, on re-entry you'd be granted permission of stay for a further 12 months.

The validity of a visa is the period during which you can use it to enter Thailand. The period of stay is different and granted on entry by an Immigration officer, subject to the type of visa. You were granted permission of stay until 3/9/2025 - Thai Elite are wrong. The above post by @BMW Overlander is perfectly correct.

Just in case you hadn't noticed, we can no longer post PDF' or word documents. You previously posted section 12 of the Immigration Act. Have you any clue under section 12 (1) what is in the terms and conditions as provided in the Ministerial regulations. If you could post a link to those Ministerial regulations, I'd be much obliged.

Your point being?

Order issued 18th Jan, effective from 1st March. What's unusual about giving prior notice.

Inevitably, the requirement to obtain a Yellow book and ID card will vary across Amphoe offices dependent on how well versed, trained, and competent the staff are. Same Province, but a different Amphoe, a friend was first informed he required an Embassy certified copy of his passport, translated and legalised by the MFA. He travelled to Bangkok to obtain the requested documents. Arriving back at the Amphoe with said documents, he was then informed he also needed an Embassy certified copy of his Birth certificate, translated and legalised by the MFA, so a second trip to Bangkok. An original UK birth certificate does state the parents names, whereas the longer version does, so that is what he used. Arriving back at the Amphoe, they refused the translated and legalised Birth certificate as it stated 'Copy of the Registration', and insisted on the 'original'. That took some explaining, then appearing to accept the explanation, they now noted he wasn't married and insisted he had to be married. He and his long term girlfriend had marriage planned, so just brought the wedding day forward. Marriage certificate now in hand, they returned, where they were further informed he had to own property. Obviously being given the run around, exhausted and frustrated, he sought some help and advice. I took him to the Provincial Amphoe, who issued my YB and ID card within an hour of applying. The senior officer told us the guy at his Amphoe was a ****, but he couldn't overrule him. He suggested two solutions; 1. To make a formal complaint to the ombudsman who had the power to overrule him and instruct him to issue the YB and ID card, but this could take several months. 2. Add him to my YB as if he lived at the same address, then in a month inform the Provincial Amphoe of moving to a new address in a different sub-district (actually where he did live) and they would remove him from my book and issue a form for the local Amphoe to issue him a new YB. Apparently, as he was now already registered on the system, the process is different and the other Amphoe were obliged to just issue a new YB detailing his new address (which was his existing address) We chose option 2, and approx 6 weeks later he returned to his Amphoe with the form issued by the Provincial office, and his local Amphoe immediately issued a new YB at his current address with no questions asked.

The financial requirements for extensions based on retirement using the 800K funds in a Thai bank changed in 2019. Clause 4;

Only the Amphoe where you'd apply could answer that question.

You can only be registered in one Yellow book, so make a choice. The Civilian Registration Act 2008 states; Section 38: The district or local registrar shall issue a household registration for persons without Thai nationality having been permitted to stay temporarily and those having been giving leniency for temporary residence in the Thai Kingdom as a special case in accordance with law on immigration and the declaration of the Cabinet and their children born within the Thai Kingdom. In a case of permission of temporary residence overdue, the registrar shall immediately dispose of such persons. First check the requirements at your Amphoe. These days most will request an Embassy certified copy of your passport, translated to Thai, then legalised by the Consular section of the MFA. Some may also request an Embassy certified copy of your Birth certificate, translated to Thai, then legalised by the Consular section of the MFA. There is no requirement to be married or own property, but you do require the permission of the homeowner to register at their address. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs have now opened several Consular offices throughout the Country for legalising documents, by appointment only. 1. 123 Chaeng Watthana Road, Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210 2. MBK CENTER Shopping Mall, 5th floor, Zone A, Phaya Thai Road, Wang Mai Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 3. Central Pattaya Shopping Center, 4th Floor, No. 333/102, Village No. 9, Nongprue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province 20260 4. 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary International Convention and Exhibition Center, 1st floor, Rueng Phueng Building 2, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province 5. Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Hall Building, 1st floor, back west side, Ubon Ratchathani Province 6. Temporary Passport Office, Songkhla, Laem Son On Road, Bo Yang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Songkhla Province 90000 7. Central Phuket Festival Shopping Mall, B Floor, Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province Office locations, maps, contact numbers https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/สถานที่ให้บริการรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร You must book an appointment here https://qlegal.consular.go.th/customer/index choosing which office and download the barcode once accepted.

Am I understanding this correctly. You're concerned about losing interest, but opting for 6 visits and associated return flight costs? The METV is only valid for 6 months to enter Thailand, for your 6 x 30 day visits, you'd need to apply twice. VE entry now grants a stay of 60 days. Have you considered 3 x 60 day VE entries as an alternative. Copy and paste of Immigration Guideline document for VE entries; Urgent Addendum For official use Police Tel. 0 2286 0814 No. 0029.171/2076 Date: 24 June 2014 Subject: Guideline for inspection of citizen from certain countries that are not required to obtain a visa when entering the Kingdom of Thailand To keep permission of entering in compliance with immigration law and provision concerned, it is deemed expedient to impose additional procedures of inspecting and permitting ordinary passport holders from certain countries who are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes, 1. Information checking 1.1 Purpose of entering the Kingdom The alien must enter the Kingdom with the sole purpose of tourism, and not for work. 1.2 Record of entry and stay within the Kingdom 1.2.1 A number of entry into the Kingdom 1.2.2 The alien must not enter the Kingdom by exploiting 30­day visa exemptions undertaking method “in­out” or called by foreigners as “Visa run”. Aliens use the advantage of Tourist Visa Exemption by leaving Thailand and returning immediately for the purpose of extending their stay, which is considered from the tourism point of view to be longer than necessary and not in line with the purpose permitted while entering country. 2. Reason to believe that entry into Kingdom is not for the purpose of tourism 2.1 Alien will be interviewed and requested to show evidence of the purpose of tourism such as tickets, pocket money, booking slip, traveling plan. 2.2 The criterion as in 2.1 if deemed necessary to record as an evidence, the alien may be required to fill out the form as attached in the annex hereto. 3. Reason to reject or permit entry to Thailand 3.1 Upon complete evidence of entering the Kingdom for tourism purpose and not for working purpose, alien shall be granted for permission to stay for 15, 30 or 90 days as set out in the bilateral agreements. 3.2 Without valid reason compiled to lack of evidence required by the immigration officer, the alien shall be refused to enter the Kingdom, pursuant to immigration law provision.