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You have many option and clearly you have outlined a few. Be aware that the extension to visa exempt will be still 30 days even after Oct 1 when visa exempt entry increases to 45 days As far as your onward flight for visa exempt entry that would/may be required by the airline not immigration when you arrive. There are options to show onward flight discussed in many threads. You did not mention 60 day extension to visit wife. That can be applied for at immigration. You mentioned non O from visa exempt entry (also available in the states eVisa);..that gives a 90 day stamp and rather than 12 month extension you could tack on the 60 to visit wife. You also outlined border bounce and are familiar with that. Many options.
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Question about TM30 and retirement visa
DrJack54 replied to MrNatural's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You have raised a concern. If indeed this was the reason for requiring bank statements then that could be an issue for many. -
Question about TM30 and retirement visa
DrJack54 replied to MrNatural's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
If using money in bank method the 12 month bank statement should not be required unless you are also using that account as your everyday banking account and as a result some transactions can be consolidated. If it's a dedicated bank account for immigration purposes then photocopies of your bank book ages should have been accepted. -
Why not do a border bounce. More bullet proof. Not saying flight out and return visa exempt would not work but thinking not best option. If doing flight out and back option then spending some time out would be good idea . When does your permit expire asking since visa exempt entry goes to 45 days from Oct 1.
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Question about TM30 and retirement visa
DrJack54 replied to MrNatural's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You are referring to 12 month extension and seems not your first as you mention previously they did not require TM30. Was this asked at doc check or by the io at L desk? With regards one year bank statement...are you using income method or money in the bank method. If income method, a 12 month bank statement would be normal. You mention Wife. You could obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife to give you more time. Applying few days after permit expires should not a problem. You would pay whatever overstay. Best to avoid that. As I mentioned extension to visit wife an option. You are aware that you can apply for extension at CW 45 days prior to expiry. Remember for next time. -
If I had to criticize one part of the whole hospital experience it would be lack of detailed instructions regarding rehab. Meaning guidelines of "do,s and do nots" Clearly I overdid it but at the same time was feeling fine and didn't feel I was pushing too hard. Previously was doing 5 repeats of a hallway walk and that amounted to 250m Did that 10+ times per day. Now I'm doing 2 reps which is 100m a few times a day. Back to square 2.
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Four month in Thailand this winter
DrJack54 replied to Alidiver's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Your first entry via air visa exempt gives you 45 + extension+ border bounce visa exempt is another 45 + extension. Equal 5 months and only one border bounce. Leaves you with option for longer stay if required. -
Questions re OA visa application from UK
DrJack54 replied to Seagull Sam's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Non O-A...? Is that just to avoid the money in Thai bank requirements. What is the cost of the insurance policy that presumably would not cover your pre existing health issues. Entering Oct 25 visa exempt would give 45 day stamp. Enough time to obtain non O retirement at immigration and 12 month extension. No insurance for either. -
That won't work. You do realize that the funds only need to be in bank for limited time. I assume you are not married. You could buy more time with a border bounce and organize funds in the bank. How long do you plan to stay in Thailand? Are you over 50? If so you could use agent for non O retirement and subsequent extension.
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The winner in there is 6 months or so Outside of Thailand. You also state this ..... "I really need to switch to the marriage visa as I'm basically married besides by law" If you are legally married to a Thai your best option would be non O with annual extensions and reentry permit. You would be aware that you only require 400k in bank for 2 months (+under consideration period) then you can spend it. Pretty sweet deal imo.
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Four month in Thailand this winter
DrJack54 replied to Alidiver's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
As already pointed out...with visa exempt going to 45 days on Oct 1. Enter visa exempt via air followed by border bounce for second visa exempt entry and one 30 day extension. Equals 4 months. Check the threads regarding options for onward flight for your first entry. -
TM 86 and TM 87 Forms Question
DrJack54 replied to SiamAndy's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
TM86 if changing from tourist visa to non O. TM87 if from visa exempt (check that) someone will confirm. The 12 month extension is TM7 -
TM 86 and TM 87 Forms Question
DrJack54 replied to SiamAndy's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
From Oct 1 the visa exempt is 45 days and yes good option instead of TV. You require 800k in bank on day of application for non O. When you apply you require 15+ days remaining on your permission of stay. That gives a 90 day stamp. In last 30 days apply for 12 month extension. You need a TM7 for the extension. Cost 1900baht. -
OP here, Just to wrap this thread up... So despite confirmation via live online chat that my return flight was alive and usuable, one could imagine I was apprehensive as I had previously received opposite advice from Jetstar "online chat". Having to book car hire etc in my mind was bit of a gamble. In any event I just got off phone from Jetstar Bangkok office and they confirmed the flight was alive and usuable. She touched on the fact that they use "different system". Perhaps point to point (think she said something like that). Bottom line is the flight is a go. Handy as I already had a stand alone flight for Melb back to Bangkok. Bottom line: check with your airline. Thanks for all the help and input.
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I find your post vague. Seems that you don't even need the licence for driving in Thailand. You would need to obtain 2 yr license first up. I would describe it as not simple. Things have change and you require residence certificate. In some places such as Bangkok that's difficult on TV. The 5 year license comes after the 2 yr one. There is a forum on AseanNow dedicated to this topic. Check it out.
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90 day report timeframe question
DrJack54 replied to keysersoze276's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
It does add one extra report per year, but as you would know, the online fill in reports takes seconds with the auto fill. Have no idea why you would need to update your password. I use Android cell and for reports works a charm. I'm a convert after using mail option as previous online system was a no go for me. Seems it's one IT thing they finally got right.