DrJack54

I just received my eVisa for Vietnam. I applied for 90 day multi entry. See attachment. Seems I have been given entry Oct 25 until Nov 11....?? What the

Good points. The bonus on the exit reenter with a multi entry visa is that there is no questions upon reentry at airports. A nice weekend+ to Saigon would be my plan. Especially if based in Bangkok.

Obtain a METV while in USA. The METV will provide 9 months. Followed by couple of border runs for visa exempt entries + 30 day extension for each. Total 13 months. Assume that you are under 50

You can enter Thailand's visa exempt and be given 30 day stamp. Prior to expiry you can obtain a 30 day extension. 1900b That provides 60 day day. If 90+ is required you can do border bounce for another visa exempt entry that can also be extended if required. Note for visa exempt entry via air the airline at departure may require onward flight within 30 days. There are options to cover that.

Many threads re this. Apparently now an easy process. https://aseannow.com/topic/1308022-metv-from-london/

That would be impossible as Thailand having 75 immigration offices where many play their own game. One example ...you posted non O at CW and received correct advice that minimum 15 days remaining on permission of stay. However it's 21 days at CM and 15 business days at Phuket. Currently Jomitien is rogue with requiring money in bank for non O for 2 months prior and actually it's only required on day of application for non O. Not even start me on rogue office CM regarding TM30 and not applying change in rules. Apply early at CW and if there is an issue you have time to obtain what they require.

If anything CW does not throw curve balls compared to Jomtien. There has been lot of advice posted along with links outlining the procedure. Just recently you posted that you are changing address ... Then use TM30 screenshot for that condo. Your questions have been answered

Zero issues.

Most immigration offices just want to see the 12 months of transfers. Someone from CM will be along

No issue. He has onward flights for both stays in Thailand. May as well print them out however airline will accept screenshot of confirmed booking on his cell.

Here is a thread (2021 so bit old) however the OP provided very detailed report. Perhaps some CM guys will advise on any changes. https://aseannow.com/topic/1224751-marriage-visa-extension-guide-chiang-mai/

Yes prior to check in ask hotel if they can they give you screenshot of TM30.

If you enter visa exempt you use TM87. Enter Tourist visa you use TM86

Let me check. Wait I recall the link was down few weeks ago. If they don't fix it just do a walk in.

Yes. As you will see in previous posts you require to have 15+ days remaining on your entry stamp to apply for the non O. You require 800k in bank on day of application. The bank can provide bank letter on day of application. A small deposit on day of application is good idea Here is link for appointment. Make sure you make hard copy of confirmation email https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131

Wait for 15 days from when you made the online report

https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/ Here is a thread that also has several links to other threads. Do you have Thai bank account in your name only. https://aseannow.com/topic/1292470-applying-for-non-o-visa/

Here is useful link. You should make and appointment. For my most recent (few weeks ago) they wanted a TM47 receipt and I also provided bank statements. The previous year they were not happy with just my bankbook and photocopies of pages.. Also very detailed list by @TallGuyJohninBKK.

I did no suggest back to back METV visa That provides 9 months stay and with couple of visa exempt entries and extensions no problem.

As someone posted earlier .... You may require an onward flight within 30 days for the airline to issue boarding pass. One option is to use companies such as "onward ticket.com"

Just have passport. Of course bring you bank book just in case. Some io want to see funds maintained during under consideration period. SCB do not have branch at CW. Most other banks do.

You travel with both passports. No issue. There is no "time limit" to transfer reentry permit and visa information Visas are not transfered.

He has a visa and visas are not transfered to a new pp. He will need to travel with both passports. Even in a cancelled pp any visa remains valid.

When you arrive airport in Philippines check with your airline if onward flight is required for your return flight to Thailand.

Myself and many others use money transfer companies. This is covered in "banking finance" forum. WISE is recommended. Opening a bank in Thailand is not as simple as one would imagine. Where will be based in Thailand