Hi People,
I'm new here, apologies if my questions have been asked and answered already in another topic.
I'm currently in the process of finalizing my life in Belgium.
Business taken over and property sold.
I'm married to a thai woman for over 14 years now and we plan to move to Thailand by the end of July, so in about 7 weeks.
A friend and local thai expat advised me to register on this site and ask my questions concerning the move and the visa application.
So far I have learned that I will need an non immigrant O visa at first that in a later stade can be converted to another type of visa.
My plan is to start a new business in Bangkok, so I will need a work permit at some point as well.
What I don't know is if I can start with the visa application before entering Thailand or do I need to be physically present in the country.
Also, will a 30 days exemption be sufficient to get my visa or is it wise to get a 60 day tourist visa first?
Is having a fixed address necessary and do I need a bank account in my name with a certain amount of money in it?
I already asked quotes from a visa agent but their fees are outrageous and I was hoping somebody here can recommend me a trustworthy agency that works at acceptable rates.
I have plenty of other questions but lets just start with this and see where it leads.
Thank you and have a good day.
