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How oftrn and over what period can I enter Thailand with an exemption visa (UK citizen)?

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

When does your current permit expire. 

4th Feb. is my EXIt Date

When I requested a Covid extension yesterday, 6th Jan. I was told to come back on the 21st. That was at Pak Cheung, Surin.

Perhaps an announcement is expected on or before that date!

19 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

If there has been a change then that's something I'm not aware of.

Did my last extension money in bank last November 2.

Did not provide statements and never have. Nor do I update my bank account. It's sits in draw all year with the 800k +.

CW immigration office. 

But the requirements are interpreted differently by Immigration Offices around the country. Something I have complained about in the past on this site.

I have just received an extension of 26 days to my original Exemption 30 day Visa. Instead of having to leave by 8 Jan my exit date is now 4 Feb. I have been advised on this site that a COVID Extension Visa can be given! Can anyone clarify? 

I set up my transfers by using Nationwide to pay XE whom I have used on a regular basis for the last 18 months. I state "Living Expenses" as the reason and have never had a problem. Their exchange rates are Mid Market, they do not charge a fee unlike NWide. 

I have a 30 day visa Exemption (UK) Passport and wish to extend it a further 90 days  Is this possible 

10 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

that would be mine..and a hansum one at that! ????

New! only seems so, because most have been playing hide and seek over the last 18 months n????

19 hours ago, Virt said:

 

I don't think a lot of people will cancel their already bought tickets, since it's not possible to get a refund in the current situation, so he might be correct if 600,000 already had bought their tickets, but it does sound a bit to optimistic.

Most reputable international airlines do offer cancellation or rebooking due to COVID.

Thanks Almer, 

What is happening in the North and Issan provinces where many long stay expats reside?

19 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Thanks.

 

Now with the new variant probably stay here.  Cambodia is nice to visit but I wouldn't want to get stuck there.  My wife would be pi$$ed.

No mention of the land border at Chong Chom which is south of Surin city! Is this going to be open?

7 hours ago, dsj said:

Ubonjoe is correct, I just renewed  retirement extension last week and I got a income verification affidavit from the embassy, I used proof of income from CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) and downloaded it. Also you will have to fill in a form to make sure you are allowed to marry. I will attach the Income verification letter that you have to fill out.

Affidavit confirms pension other income 1.pdf 49.91 kB · 5 downloads

I am under the impression that the Aus, Canada and UK Embassies no longer provided affirmation of income letters. This facility was withdrawn when the Thai Government changed the requirement from Affirmation  to Confirmation. Has this now been reinstated?

5 minutes ago, Lite Beer said:

Of course it is enough

I can only dream of having that monthly income.

30,000 is enough for a good life.

Agreed, 30k in a rural settingis enough providing one is  happy to purchase local produce and stay clear of all those usual farang hang outs selling imported food or that produced by other farangs locally. 

When in Rome etc.,

On 11/8/2021 at 6:42 PM, Pepper9187 said:

Don't worry about the 1st vaccination page that you don't have (anymore).

 

Upload the "EU digital covid certificate" for both (first and second doses) and upload that same QR code twice too.

 

I have done the same and submitted my application earlier today. Hoping it is accepted by them.

Has anyone posted their experience from booking their reservation to checkout  of their AQ hotel in Bangkok.?

26 minutes ago, Pappiklon said:

The problems getting the pass aren't the only issues.

my daughter is 12 and has had one vaccination as is all that is allowed for 12-15 year olds in UK, however in order to only do 1 day quarantine it seems everyone over 12 years has had to be double vaxed. Not only is that not possible here but the NHS does not issue Covid Certs to 12 year olds so you can't download anything for the application. 

How many Family Xmas visitors from countries like the UK is that going to discourage 

OK so that appears staying within the blue zone for 7 days, children under 18 travelling with parents are exempt for the vaccination requirement as long as staying in Blue Zone. It seems you arrive BKK, blue zone and you can move around outside in blue zone proving your PCR Thai test has come back negative, but we wanted to go to Ko Chang on day 3, what is unclear is what 'travel restricted in Sandbox Area' for 7 days means. It also says must stay in a SHA+ hotel in blue area for 7 days. So Bangkok is Blue, Ko Chang is Blue, both our hotels are SHA + are we allowed on day 3 to fly from BKK to Trat (blue) and on to Ko Chang or do we have to stay in the same hotel, in the same blue zone for 7 days. Thats going to eat up 7/8 days of our 20, makes it kinda pointless going and if I hadn't paid for the flights and the first SHA+ hotel, tests etc already I would be cancelling, my hope is they realise how much this is going to deter families coming and change the rule

 

Meanwhile those business owners and staff are desparately waiting for customers. Many have already closed shop permanently.

They certainly know how to make a simple task difficult. Registering for a Thai Pass requires submission of documents such as Hotel Booking Confirmation, Insurance Policy and more.

These documents when received are usually in text format and comprise more than one page.

But, the Thai pass application only accepts png, jpeg picture format. a three page document ends up with three picture format files. One has to already convert all these documents and hope further questions do not require similar attempts at conversion.

I have witnessed the profusion of IT systems over the last few years and  wonder whether Systems Analysts obey the Rule of Customer First when defining the solution!

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I want to know if visiting Cambodia first and entering Thailand overland will require the same documents as needed when entering direct from the UK on an international flight.

Being 81 yr young I am having a problem with Health Insurance. Anyone know of an Insurance Company that will provide this.  I hope to travel before Xmas.

I would like to also know!

Well stated Richard Coleman, I whole heartedly concur,

"Flash my vaccinations at the airport and get on the plan and I'll come November first week". 

Also if the Thai Minister of the MFA were to conduct an audit of the efficiency of their overseas embassies we might see better responses from some of them.

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