Dodeskaden Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 I really appreciate the additional information all have given me about getting the longest possible visa from the U.S. Alas, to follow some of this intriguing advice gives rise to a few more questions. If you will be so kind.... 1) *************** If I decide to simply apply for tourist visa, how long should I indicate I hope to stay --only 60 days, 90, or more??********* 2) I favor the suggestion to apply to the Texas consulate, but does it matter that it is not the consulate district designated for my area? 3) Retirement/retreat was also mentioned, does it mean one essentially has to deposit $20,000 into a Thai bank, or just indicate you actually have that much? 4) For a multiple entry there's the idea of saying I want to possibly invest...um, what are a few typical, small-time, farang investments that wouldn't require pre-existing business documentation? 5) Nowhere on the the visa applications did I find mention of visiting a "friend" ----only family or spouse. a) If I were to state that, would I need to provide the name and address of a Thai national? Also, would I have to support the story--because I haven't been anywhere in years; and, c) I am in the somewhat less common situation of being a woman, so would I need to claim a boyfriend? (I'm just gonna risk assuming that women's gay rights haven't hit some new high I have never heard about )(Sorry, my idea of humor). --Thanks, Dosdes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodeskaden Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 Oops. Never mind questions 3 and 4, I've figured out the fiscally unhappy answers from prior postings. -- Words of wisdom on the first two would be good though.--D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomy Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 1) *************** If I decide to simply apply for tourist visa, how long should I indicate I hope to stay --only 60 days, 90, or more??*********max it out, like 90day mutiple visa or triple if can, what-ever they can offer you, the more the better, you'll never know you might need it , it doesn't hurt to have more, you're not loosing anything.2) I favor the suggestion to apply to the Texas consulate, but does it matter that it is not the consulate district designated for my area? i think which ever state you apply for thai visa, it will be send to that main head quarter, for sure i know that hawaii have their own consulate cause i have my visa done there, the guy was signing it while i was sitting there waiting for it. same day service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 If you go the Tourist Visa way, the period of stay should be 60 dayseach entry. Houston is pretty laid back, I don't think you'll have a problem there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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