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Visa Agent, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
DrJack54 replied to Aussie999's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Might help if you specify what you need need from immigration. Example non O + extension etc etc. No personal experience with this mob but web page well set out... "Knight Visa Surat Thani provides visa services in Surat Thani (Koh Samui)" They obviously have phone contact along with Whatsapp and Line -
Off topic posts regarding taxation will be removed.
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Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Forgot to mention..... CW has now added extra requirement to transfer of stamps if extension is based on retirement using money in bank method they want photocopies of bank book pages back till issue of current extension with name +account # page. Also I had to make deposit to show activity. -
Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You could opt to leave transfer of stamps to new passport to when window for your 90 day report is open and do both at the same time in person -
Thai Bank Account - 800k deposit
DrJack54 replied to qwab32's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Regarding "address" ...I provided a rental contract and a TM30. First ever time I provided a TM30. I did that as this year seems to be more reports of immigration wanting that. I have never changed address, since you have you will require a TM30. I rent an apartment same joint for 12 years. I provided bank statements (12 months) using money in bank method retirement. I recommend making a small deposit on day of application. I obtained the bank statement and bank Letter the day prior to application. Did not supply most recent TM47 however that wanted one previous 2 years. Recommend making an appointment. Link for appointment https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/onlineservice-and-publicguide/ Posted this thread (not really comprehensive report just my experience last week https://aseannow.com/topic/1342654-extension-retirement-cw/ @TylerBKK have detailed report recently. Maybe overkill but usefull...... "1 - Form TM.7 Completed and Signed - 2 Pages - Front & Back 2 - One recent 4X6CM Photo Of Yourself – Attach to back side of form TM.7 3 - A letter from your bank certifying your current account balance. Letter to be issued and dated the same date as the day when applying for the extension of stay. 4 – Update passbook at the bank on the same day as applying for the extension of stay and create a photocopy of the updated account balance to give to Immigration. Also, photocopy the front page of passbook showing your name and account number and any photocopy all pages in between containing any deposits and withdrawals for the past 12 months. 5 – A certified (signed and stamped) bank statement issued by the bank for the 12 month period starting from the date that the last 1 year extension was applied for until present date. 6 – Photocopy of the first page of the passport and photocopies of all passport pages containing visas stamps and passport entry and exit stamps pertaining to the current visa. 7 - Copy of the current receipt from immigration for form TM.47 (90 day notification of residence address in Thailand). 8 – Hand drawn map showing directions to your residence. 9 - A single page form that only says "Statement" at the top (provided to you at immigration). 10 - A single page form entitled "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PERMIT OF TEMPORARY STAY IN THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND". (provided to you at immigration). 11 - A two page form entitled "The Acknowledgement of Penalties for A Visa Overstay" (provided to you at immigration). 12 - Copy of House Registration (if you have one). 13 – Copy of Pink Government ID Card (if you have one). *All of the above photocopied documents you submit need to also have your hand written signature somewhere on the photocopy (preferably in blue ink)." -
That's the best option, wait and see how it pans out. There is thread in Thai news forum discussing some aspects. https://aseannow.com/topic/1342476-destination-thailand-visa-dtv-success-faces-an-uncertain-future/
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No. The agents that are assisting with DTV do packages that include transportation, accommodation etc etc (big bucks) and use consulates eg Savannakhet. Cannot be obtained in Thailand.
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Visa Exemption with New Passport
DrJack54 replied to mark999's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Great. Please report back your reentry to Thailand. Would assist others. -
Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Point taken, however this forum unlike some others requires accurate advice. Continue your contributions as many are helpful. -
Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I certainly do not regard myself as you describe. Fact is you posted your experience re new passport. I have never read anything that mirrors that. As for my rejections for online reporting, that involves CW. From various reports over time it seems that online reporting at CW more problematic than some other offices. Recent report of approval in under 50 minutes regional office. Seems to me this is perhaps automatic approval. This thread is about online reporting. -
Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I came to Thailand in 2012 (first time) and remained. Have renewed passport twice. I never required a "border bounce" as it was/is not required. -
Good post. The points you make are valid. The 800k using money in bank method is a turn off. I decided to obtain another annual extension and did that Nov 5 In 12 months can assess what pans out with DTV. The uncertainty is why I didn't opt for DVT. My post at start of thread re young UK guy obtaining a DVT while back in UK eVisa with very simple process frankly made me jealous. Good news for him. The "once a year" you mention maybe not difficult for some. For those with limited mobility (me) .,to make longish walk to my bank day prior to application to obtain bank 12 month statement and bank letter followed next day to deal with trip to CW along with all things you need to do at immigration is difficult. CW for those that have never been there is HUGE. Also walk from carpark.
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Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Why would a border bounce be required. You could attend your local immigration office to transfer stamps. You could have even left it till 90 day report window open and done both at the same time. -
Thai Bank Account - 800k deposit
DrJack54 replied to qwab32's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
My reply was concerning overstay. Your stated.... "I did apply a little bit earlier , so I will only be 2 or 3 days past my expiry date , which they said if I was willing to pay a 500 baht a day fine , they will accept it." Fact is that you would be on overstay. Let's say 3 days overstay. They are giving you a break. For 3 days will be 1500b fine and an overstay stamp. -
There is pinned thread on this. 51 pages. Suggest search for information there. No. https://aseannow.com/topic/1328520-5-year-multiple-entry-dtv-visa-destination-thailand-from-2024-xx-xx/?do=getNewComment
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Indeed and I think this be very popular way of avoiding the extension. A few days in eg lovely Saigon would be nice alternative to CW or elsewhere.
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DTV holders need to make a 90 day report if in Thailand loner than 90 days. As post above points out , for those that choose to exit Thailand prior to 180 days the TM47 would only be an issue if there was a need to have any business with immigration for things such as COR, transfer stamps, etc
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Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Further bickering posts will be removed -
I obtained new pp this year and went to CW to transfer stamps. To my surprise the io wanted my bank books and photocopies of pages back to date of current extension and to go down to level 1 and make transaction. I complained that was never previously required but the head io wouldn't have a bar of it. Fortunately had my bank books with me.
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Not from something official. Mobs such as Siam Legal (Bangkok Law firm) have good sites for general information however not definitive. Here is another quote grab from Siam Legal....... "It is important to note that the DTV is a special kind of tourist visa in Thailand, which means that holders are prohibited from obtaining a Thai work permit and working for companies in Thailand." What the word "special" means is guess work. (highlight from Siam Legal) In any event the OP was posting about pros/cons of the two options. Personally view the DTV very sweet deal. No requirement for funds maintained all year as I am required for annual extensions (retirement ) from my non O plus Bank docs etc etc for extension. The DTV is a multi entry visa. The option to take a trip out of Thailand prior to the 180 days avoids requirement to obtain an extension. I'm looking for the catch. Can't see it at this point.
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Immigration - totally useless
DrJack54 replied to Foxx's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
That's a given. What I'm referring to, along with others, is that a rejection can occur at anytime regardless of "first time request" or otherwise. It's a lottery Note you can file TM47 via mail if "in person" difficult. -
Why? The DTV on face value seems much better option. Also it's multi entry. The young UK guy I mentioned in earlier in post very recently obtained a DTV in the UK. Took only few days. Minimal requirements. I'm jealous. With my trip (last week) still fresh in mind for annual extension (retirement) and requirements of money in bank etc etc.......i would love a DTV.
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A DTV is not a Non O category. "Yes, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a tourist visa for Thailand"