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How do you come to that conclusion. VE and multi entry visas will still have to cross borders. e-visa is useless until you cross a border to enter Thailand to activate the permission of stay.

In June, the MFA announced plans for all Thai Embassies to switch to the e-visa system by the end of December. Let's wait and see.

Savannahket and Yangon are by appointment, not walk up. Surely you meant the below are still 'walk up'. Indonesia - Jakarta Taiwan - Taipei Philippines - Manila

That's incorrect. You previously posted an info graph of the old 90 day reporting system, which is mistakenly displayed on Bangkok Immigrations website. That info graph is dated 27th Sept 2013, when it was two weeks before the due date until one week before the due date. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/tm47online-manual/ The last change to reporting was 20th March 2020, when you could report within 15 days up until the due date. This is still applicable to this day.

Doesn't want to put 400K in a Thai bank where he'll only get 2% interest, when he can invest it elsewhere for 5/6/7/%. Well, that's the usual excuse! 😂

There are more, you just haven't found them. 😉

It's not a change, it's a mistake. That's the old info graph for 90 online reporting. Look at the date > 27th Sept 2013.

Same problem. After submitting in person after re-entering the Country, I was able to submit my next report successfully. However, I then noticed, and it was my error and I always use the drop-down boxes where applicable, but on the first line of the address I mistakenly put 5 Moo 95, when the actual address is 95 Moo 5, yet it was approved 🤪 I should note after that last approved report, the email notifications of an impending report have ceased. Next due report April 2024, I corrected the address, but it was rejected - the details submitted did not match those on the system. I resubmitted using the same incorrect address that was previously approved - again rejected for the same reason. Submitting in person, the IO stated all the details matched the system (how observant they are is anyone's guess) but as I'd been out of the Country the previous year I should be entering the last entry date, and not the date I first originally entered Thailand. That goes against what I have previously been told, to always use the original date of entry if my permission of stay is continuous. Only to use the most recent entry date if it's a new entry (no re-entry permit). I digress, my next report due date is today. I've made several attempts to submit online using a combination of the correct and incorrect first line of my address and the original and last entry dates over the last few days, to no avail, now receiving the message - report to your local Immigration office. It's screwed up somewhere, and I'm not sure if they are diligent enough to even look how to fix it. Therefore, I will visit in person on Tuesday, but will update and submit a new TM30 in the process. If as, they should update all details with the new TM30, then fingers crossed for next time.

That's the difference. Last year, a friend and I were both out of the Country and returning within a few days of each other and would both miss our due report dates. Our 90-day reports were also due within a couple of days of each other and we tried an experiment. Another friend submitted his 90 day report on the due date (even though he was out of Country) and it was approved. He continued as normal thereafter. I on the other hand, I did not submit on the due date, being out of the Country. On return counted +89 days and submitted within the window, only to have it rejected. Submitting in person, the IO checked my previous reports and was about to fine me for missing my previous report when I told him the reason for that was because I was out of the Country. From what he explained, the 90 day report system is automatic and if you miss a report, the system will still look for the next report date. Effectively counting +89 days after returning, you are out of sync with the date the system expects the next report. Therefore, you must submit in person, so an IO can manually reset the due date in the system. BS or not, I'm not sure. I was under the impression they can always check if you were out of Country, maybe they just can't be bothered checking.

As usual, meaning, you were out of Country between a due report, or you were out of Country when a report was due.

If you've been out of Country, you'll almost certainly have to submit that first 90 day report in person.

What visa type. To visit or to stay.

The topic is about the Non Immigrant o visa. My reference was purely in relation to Non Imm visas, such as the O-A and O-X in reply to another member. The TE, LTR and DTV are not Non Imm type visas which you raised and had no relevance to the topic.

You're certainly confused, read the topic header. Correcting your misguided information isn't back peddling. Since when was the TE, LTR or DTV associated with 'marriage'? Psst - still waiting for that link to the compulsory Insurance for the DTV 🤔

Those are not Non Imm visas and not for the purpose of Thai spouse - as per the topic. Mandatory Health Insurance for DTV 🤔 - Link please.

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You can apply up to 30 days prior to your current extension expiry date, 45 days early at some offices. You must be back to collect the extension stamp at the end of the 30-day under consideration period. You'll also require a re-entry permit to cover the under consideration period.

The topic is about a Non O visa, not an extension of your temporary permission of stay, which is a permit. Other than an Embassy Income letter, overseas monthly income transfers are not permitted for a Non O application at Immigration.

Easy to draft yourself in English and have it translated into Thai. Thai Wills should have two Thai witnesses sign, attaching copies of their signed ID. If you need a hand, send me a PM.

How could anyone have had a quicker turnaround or give up-to-date advice when the e-visa application site only goes live from Tuesday 8/10. They quote 5 days, so you can't get an answer until at least the following week.

You completely missed the point I was making. Whether you're applying in the UK, Australia or the USA via the e-visa site, the financial requirements remain the same and given in BHT. Financial evidence of a monthly income of 65,000 BHT, or the current balance of 800,000 THB. The financial requirements posted on the Thai Embassy sites are in the local currency. I gave an example of a US citizen applying at DC, who reads just the e-visa site alone and has an income of $2,200 per month. Any quick check on the current conversion rate would return $2,200 = 72,671 BHT - well above the 65K quoted by the e-visa site. Submitting financial evidence on that basis is likely to receive a refusal. The Thai Embassy DC site states a minimum monthly income of $2,500 is required. (82,581 BHT) I was making the point you should also check the financial requirement at the Embassy who will approve your application, and quote the local currency requirement, rather than just rely on the financial requirement quoted on the e-visa site which quotes Thai currency.

@Pattaya57 Just another example of why I advocate checking the requirements of the particular Embassy who will approve your application. From your screenshot from the e-visa website, it states; Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65K THB. (Non O - retirement) If you were a US citizen, circa $2.000 would meet that criteria. However, the DC website states; Non-Immigrant Type “O” Retirement Purpose of Visit: This type of visa is for pentioners aged 50 years or above who wishes to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 90 days without the intention of working. Holders of this type of visa are allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Eligibility: 1. Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application) 2. Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) 3. Having the nationality of or residence in the country where applicant’s application is submitted If the applicant does not have a valid visa or re-entry permit, the applicant must request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and uploading all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable) For instructions, please check https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf Required documents to upload in the system (Large and clear JPEG or PDF format): Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date) Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay) Recent bank statement showing the applicant's name and ending balance of no less than $30,000 or proof of monthly income of not less than $2,500/month) along with the current bank statement showing incoming income If you were purely going off the information of the e-visa site and applying at DC with evidence of an income of $2.000, then your application is likely to be refused as their specific requirement based on income is a minimum of $2,500 per month (82,743 BHT)

Totally agree. E-visa allows you to apply from the comfort of your own chair whilst enjoying a coffee. Thai Immigration requires two personal visits

No, it was for the Non O based on retirement, exactly as detailed on the Thai Embassy (London) website. Non-Immigrant Type O (Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with a state pension who wants to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days) - single entry only) Financial evidence eg A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000 I have a friend who visits twice a year for up to 90 days each visit who prefers not to visit Immigration, so applies for the Non O from London. He submits receipt of his DWP pension as evidence, (which is less than the equivalent of 40K THB) and has no issues. The evisa site is non-specific to a particular Embassies requirement and just offers guidelines. I'd always recommend also reading the more specific information from the Thai Embassy website, who will approve your application. It can save on additional documents being requested.

I think that's more the case where the IO are insisting on updated passbook on the same day as submitting the application. Bangkok bank can update to the current date, whereas Kasikorn only updates to the previous day, unless you make a deposit or withdrawal on that day in order to update to the current date.