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Unsure why 90-day online notify rejected
DrJack54 replied to david_je's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You will not receive a reply that explains why. Many folk have had this experience (myself included) when using online reporting. You could try doing another. Some folk suggest that after an overseas trip you must do first report in person however there are reports of doing it online after travel out of Thailand -
Return Ticket Within 30 Days Visa Exempt?
DrJack54 replied to mel2surf's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You have the correct answers from @Upnotover To add for peace of mind your only issue is with airline at departure (AirAsia?) The airline will check for onward flight. That should have been April 16. They may miss the day count. Explain to them that you intend to buy an extension to your 30 day visa e empty entry. If it's an issue step away from check in and book a flight online flight. Takes a minute. Or book with "onwardticket.com" $15usd Obviously you require wifi. -
Return Ticket Within 30 Days Visa Exempt?
DrJack54 replied to mel2surf's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Suggest you check with them how long it will take. Assume you have a Thai bank account in your name only -
If landlord cannot sort it out don't see lot of options. You could check into a hotel making sure that they can provide a TM30. You would still need to explain to immigration the situation. Which immigration office? Hate to rub it in but why leave extension till last minute. Some offices you can do it 30 days early and few 45. If no success you need to exit Thailand asap
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Proof of accomodation needed?
DrJack54 replied to Jack1988's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
How long does he want to stay in Thailand -
Proof of accomodation needed?
DrJack54 replied to Jack1988's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Doubt it. In any event "Nana hotel Soi 4 Sukhumvit" works -
Know a few. Udon Thani bar area. Most married or 50+ as a result they have alternative to using visa exempt entries. Did you even read the thread I posted link to. In particular have a read of the OP and @BritTim post. My own personal experience was 10+ years ago when I traveled a LOT. In particular trips to Saigon. In those days triple entry tourist visa was available. Similar to today's METV. So eventually the io at Saigon consulate said to me..... "You live in Thailand and 50+ get a retirement visa"
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Just backing up your post. I was surprised that first time I did the report via mail that in my return envelope was a new TM47 form along with my receipt. Obviously not as slick as online but certainly more reliable.
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I suggest you try 90 report via mail. It's pretty much fool proof for CW. I also at different times had frustration with online reporting. Via mail is simple process for ongoing reporting.
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As usual you picked out last short sentence from my post. More and more immigration are checking folk using visa exempt for ongoing living in Thailand. For roster on/off this can become an issue if Immigration notice a previous non O marriage or fact you are over 50 and have options other than continuous visa exempt entries.
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Visa exempt to Non-O, "in Chiang Mai"
DrJack54 replied to Captain Monday's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If funds have been in Thailand "for some" then proof came from abroad (non o retirement) then proof from abroad not requured. The "some time" could be several months. -
Visa exempt to Non-O, "in Chiang Mai"
DrJack54 replied to Captain Monday's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Folk should always check with their immigration office. As stated earlier for the Non O obtained in Thailand, the funds only need to be in bank on day of application Sadly there is always an office or 2 playing games. Jomtien was requiring 2 months seasoning of funds for the Non O application from visa exempt entry. Which is nonsense. You might find this thread helpful. It has some useful links posted by @Red Phoenix Also note CM requires 21 days remaining on permission of stay to apply for the Non O. If time becomes an issue you can obtain 30 day extension to visa exempt 30 day stamp https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/ -
Visa exempt to Non-O, "in Chiang Mai"
DrJack54 replied to Captain Monday's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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Visa exempt to Non-O, "in Chiang Mai"
DrJack54 replied to Captain Monday's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
OP, you have correct answer from @bigt3116 If your plan is to subsequently obtain a 12 month extension....this attached thread outlines the steps. In that thread BritTim suggests option of obtaining non O in your own country. Doing it in Thailand is also a good plan. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ -
what visa do I need?
DrJack54 replied to billybog's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Don't wish to sidetrack the thread however your first link regards well know agent here in Bangkok..... Nothing came of that despite the headlines. Thinking OP has been given good options. He does not require an agent however they can obtain 30 day extension on his behalf. The agent in article has pick up drop off service for 30 day extension to tourist visa and visa exempt. -
what visa do I need?
DrJack54 replied to billybog's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
This question has come up previously. As I posted earlier...I would suggest a tourist visa then obtain a 30 day extension. After that either do a border run or flight out and back visa exempt. That's been suggested by few earlier in the thread. Also as @Pattaya57 suggested... nothing wrong with 2 visa exempt entries. Avoids obtaining Visa. However would requure 2 extensions at Immigration. If wants to avoid attendance at immigration an agent can do that. -
what visa do I need?
DrJack54 replied to billybog's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Your previous 3 posts are basically nonsense. The OP is looking for a stay of between 90-104 days. A non O retirement would provide 90 day stamp. No extension available apart from 12 month extension. Just because someone reaches age of 50 does not rule them out from obtaining tourist visas or visa exempt entry. Some folk have already posted good options. Your view that OP should apply for a Non O is certainly not best option. Unless I missed it he did not mention more visits of 100 days in near future. -
No. Not requested. I did try to find out for annual extension if TM30 was requured and the io gave a strange reply. I put it down to lost in translation. Bottom line is that anyone going to CW for transfer of stamps make sure to provide photocopies of your bank book pages back to start of current extension date. Damn ridiculous