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New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I always state that folk should check with their own immigration office. There are approx 75 in Thailand. I post what are the correct current rules for TM30 after trips to other locations including travel abroad. Guessing you are unaware of the requirements. The fact that some immigration offices do not follow the rules is unfortunate. -
New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Have explained the current requirements for TM30 for expats living in Thailand several times. They are actually very clear. Now on ignore. -
Online 90-Day Report Rejected
DrJack54 replied to ettcuk's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
In some threads dealing with TM30 it appears that CM are using rules that are pre June 2020. The message you received online seems to indicate they want you to do a new TM30. Absolutely ridiculous. -
New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You are under the wrong impression. It's not temporary. Samui is just another crackpot immigration office. -
New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Post some content directed to the topic or not at all. -
Can Canadian fly into vietnam visa exempt?
DrJack54 replied to dj230's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Have NEVER had an issue. Clearly your paperwork was not in order. Why were you refused entry. -
Can Canadian fly into vietnam visa exempt?
DrJack54 replied to dj230's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Just one person's opinion but for me it's a no brainer. Saigon airport close to Bui Vien district 1 and fairly quick on bus from airport. 20k dong. I recently went return airfare 3500baht. The evisa is very simple. 3 business days for processing. $25usd. -
90 days online rejected
DrJack54 replied to benoit75's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Correct. However some immigration offices do a 90 report at same time as extensions. They should not as report has nothing to do with extensions. -
Tourist Visa Exemption Update...?
DrJack54 replied to FreddieMercury's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I guess that's why they make an METV available. Granted does require exit reentry every 60/90 days but basically enables (almost) continuous stay in Thailand of 9 months. -
Nonthaburi IO residency certificate
DrJack54 replied to problemfarang's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Yes. Your 90 day report. At CW it is 100% required. Not sure about Nonthaburi -
Tourist Visa Exemption Update...?
DrJack54 replied to FreddieMercury's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
@Greenwich Boy is spot on. -
You would need to chat with your insurance carrier to find out when new policy can be purchased. Hopefully someone that has done this previously towards end of validity of the non O-A can post first hand experience.
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New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Yes it's a pity that some immigration offices have decided to ignore the change in TM30 rules. Korat is not the only one... unfortunately -
How To Get 90 Day Online
DrJack54 replied to SPATHAKIS's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The first link you listed is correct. You could do the tm47 via mail. Would save the drive. Which immigration office. -
Nonthaburi IO residency certificate
DrJack54 replied to problemfarang's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Also have with you most recent TM47 receipt. -
It should be checked and the validity stamp on entry would only be up till date of valid insurance.
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New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You haven't made one valid point. It's clear what the new TM30 requirements are and what they mean for expats living in Thailand. In a nutshell living in place of residence no TM30 is required to be filed after travel to another province involving stays and also travel out of Thailand and upon return no TM30 required. What does require a TM30 is if there is a change of address (usual place of residence) or when someone exits Thailand and reenters with new visa or visa exempt. -
Bank Account Before Retirement Visa
DrJack54 replied to FreddieMercury's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
That is correct. In your OP you stated the following..... "I can get one with a Certificate of Residence on the long-term rental villa that I have. Am I correct in saying that?".... Hopefully lease will be sufficient for them to issue you a certificate of. May ask also for TM30. That would not be successful in Bangkok where they also require 90 day report. Fortunately think you are obtaining bank account in another province. From my personal experience Kasikorn bank have been bit more flexible than Bangkok Bank. -
Prior to insurance requirements non O-A was ripper visa and as stated earlier if you visit home country every couple of years was an attractive option. Not so much now imo.
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New requirement or not?
DrJack54 replied to Confuscious's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You conveniently left out the next statement following the bit you plucked out..... I also stated..... "Of course anyone changing their address (place of residence) will need to do a TM30"... Done with this chit chat. -
An extension would have required funds in Thai bank. Obtaining new non O-A every two years does not. Suits some. Especially those that travel back to home country every couple of years.
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It's multi entry during the stated validity of the visa.
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Yep. Your not the only one. The error has been made before. You could consider obtaining a non O based on retirement from your visa exempt entry. Guess that depends on how long you wanted to remain in Thailand.
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Can Canadian fly into vietnam visa exempt?
DrJack54 replied to dj230's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Old thread has excellent info from PhuketRichard.