DrJack54

Surely this thread is so off track. Belongs in "business banking" forum.

Your parallel thread that lists detail 20 yr old etc and inquiring about ED visa has more details that this thread. This job offer is a scam. Hey I'm not putting you down. Actually thinking for your age I could never have the balls to do what your doing. The ED visa is option for a year after that... Look into a revolving (shared) stays in Thailand and other countries such as Vietnam. If you spend couple months out of Thailand then visa exempt into Thailand more possible. Obtain 30 day extension. Wash and repeat. Jealous. Good luck.

Despite OP, claiming to be experienced traveller , seems the opposite to me. He is flying from Oz. Depending on departure airport Jetstar have flights to Singapore. Then onwards to BKK. If desire to visit Singapore that would be better option. The onward flight is minor issue. OP, asked if Oz visa exempt for Thailand. Basic Google search spits out the following .... Australian passport holders are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days on each visit. Note: Highlights and caps not mine

No problem. It's a 24/7 service. If (rare) unattended just approach immigration staff and they will sort it out. As you are most likely aware reentry permit is immediately other side of immigration control. Suggest you fill in your TM8 with photo prior to trip to to DMK

Some offices (most) eg CW require minimum 15 days remaining. Some require 21 days eg CM. Some 15 business days eg Phuket. Having a tourist visa would be better to apply perhaps 30 days early. No seasoning of funds required for non O application. Just 800k in Thai bank account on day of application. Avoid Jomtien imm office.

So what's the point of the Singapore trip for a couple of days? Perhaps you just wanna go there. Much better option is visa exempt entry 30 days + 30 day extension at immigration office. Simple application..

Not nonsense and no you cannot obtain 30 day extension to a non O

You don't need to keep TM47 receipt in pp. If done in person take a snap of it or online you use approval email

Private agent or company with physical presence. (building-office)

Using your own money and maintaining the financial requirements (money in bank) The 3k for your agent is just hand holding.

OP, what type of extension are you referring to. 30 day extension 12 month extension based on retirement or marriage etc

It will. Just checked and yes still down. Back to your initial question ... Pretty sure appointments can be made up to 30 days prior. Definitely try and make an appointment. System runs like clockwork. Make sure that make hard copy of confirmation email as that is required.

No time frame requirement to transfer stamps and visa information. Needs to be done prior to any immigration matters. Eg for extension can be done on same visit. Obviously transfer prior to extension. At CW can be done at same L desk. Other immigration offices may be different If you need to exit Thailand and reenter then travel with both pp. Don't forget to update bank account information. DTL not so important.

For sure I will post back in couple of weeks. Sounds ridiculous but I'm not sure how a multi entry 90 day eVisa will work for Vietnam. I do not want to apply too early in case it works same way as eg non O-A to Thailand. All my visas to Vietnam were using visa companies providing "visa approval letter" At that time eVisa was not available. Anyway will give full report in future. Or perhaps someone with recent first hand experience can reply.

As usual with Thai immigration.. It depends on your immigration office. In your situation 100% a trip to imm office would be excellent idea. If you have Thai partner/friend that would be helpful to avoid "lost in translation" syndrome on your visit to immigration

You can enter Thailand visa exempt being Oz and be given 30 day permission of stay. Prior to expiry you can obtain a 30 day extension. 1900baht. Many prefer that over exit reenter as per your trip to Singapore. That also works. Given your very naive OP and first post ....just appreciate replies. If flying Jetstar (or other low cost) from Oz flying visa exempt I suggest that you look at threads re airline requirement for onward flight flying visa exempt. Must be your first trip.

What new rule. Don't believe all the rubbish you read. Unfounded Scaremongering

Some sanity i agree to an extent.. Even if it's "real fast" it is illegal. Suggest expats have good look at access to your funds (banking) for your Thai gf. Less complicated for Thai wife.

Run Forest Run. It's a scam ..... BTW you do not have a "3 months SETV" That visa grants 60 day permission of stay and you can obtain 30 day extension at immigration. Clearly under 50?

That won't work. When you obtain extension using money in bank method for your next extension after that they check retrospectively. They will want to see the requirements (financials) for money in bank were satisfied.

No. Needs to enter with non O (not 100% sure) @BritTim might clarify. Some info here.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/

Prior to covid I used to go to Saigon every month. I did that for 7 years (reason irrelevant) I used to obtain 4 x multi entry each year zero issues. With those visas I would milk out 4 visits per visa. However I was only staying for 4-5 days each visit. As I understand it there were changes (perhaps 2019?) were they stopped back to back visas for certain applications. Some folk were living in Vietnam ongoing. Can't recall the exact details as my stays were few only few days each month.

I plan to use this one. https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu

Not in a hurry. Flight is Oct 25.

Thanks......so seems hasn't changed from my last one taking 5 business days in February.