khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 A friend/neighbor came back from Vientiane last week. After a visa run. He got his Tourist visa but also two stamps in his passport: 1. The holder of this passport travels to Thailand under a tourist visa several times which may result in the refusal of a visa in the future. 2. Proofs of Residence and financial income are required next time. He is from Denmark 30 years. Have been staying here about 3 years on Tourist visas and a couple of visa exemptions. What's his best option ??? He like to stay here a couple years more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 He can go back to to Vientiane with what they requested and get a another visa. Or go to a different location for his visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 But what about the stamp saying he may get refused a visa in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 The 2 stamps are together. Go back without the requested proof and he will be denied the visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockPieandBeans Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Khuneric He is from Denmark 30 years. Have been staying here about 3 years on Tourist visas and a couple of visa exemptions. You provided the answer yourself It is now being clamped down on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Where is you friend originally from? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Where is you friend originally from? Just curious. ??? From Denmark like I wrote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Khuneric He is from Denmark 30 years. Have been staying here about 3 years on Tourist visas and a couple of visa exemptions. You provided the answer yourself It is now being clamped down on. Actually those stamps from Vientiane are nothing new. I can recall reports of them being done long ago. There has is no "clamp down" on tourist visas, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thank you Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married. Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 2. Proofs of Residence and financial income are required next time. why would he have proof of residency if he s a tourist? or just a hotel booking How do u supply income requirements? a home country atm card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockPieandBeans Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 UJ No intention of questioning your undoubted knowledge on all things Visa. For me, the operative words are : He is from Denmark 30 years. Have been staying here about 3 years on Tourist visas and a couple of visa exemptions. 30 years old. staying here for 3 years on Tourist Visa's. Hardly the definition of tourist IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chivas Posted August 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married. Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card Why do people persist with coming up with this elite option which is beyond 90% of Tourists and the other 10% need their heads examining for being lazy and wasting 500,000 Baht minimum. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Visa Service Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Go to another Embassy or change Passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 UJ No intention of questioning your undoubted knowledge on all things Visa. For me, the operative words are : He is from Denmark 30 years. Have been staying here about 3 years on Tourist visas and a couple of visa exemptions. 30 years old. staying here for 3 years on Tourist Visa's. Hardly the definition of tourist IMO. But they gave him another tourist visa at the embassy even if they could see the old ones. And the immigration at the border just let him come in without even asking a question........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married. Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card Why do people persist with coming up with this elite option which is beyond 90% of Tourists and the other 10% need their heads examining for being lazy and wasting 500,000 Baht minimum. Because they are asking and by there actions they appear to not be here as tourists so should be able to afford the expense required to stay legally. It is an option like any other and offered for those not aware of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's helpful when he have a Thai Bank Account. Show the embassy copies of the bank book were they can see, money comes in, money comes out. Then show them a copy of your rental contract or hotel bill. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 UJ No intention of questioning your undoubted knowledge on all things Visa. For me, the operative words are : He is from Denmark 30 years. Have been staying here about 3 years on Tourist visas and a couple of visa exemptions. 30 years old. staying here for 3 years on Tourist Visa's. Hardly the definition of tourist IMO. I think I was replying to your post about a "clamp down". I do not make any judgement about whether a person is a tourist or not. That argument has been going on for many years as to what a tourist is. There is no clear definition of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunerik Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married. Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card Why do people persist with coming up with this elite option which is beyond 90% of Tourists and the other 10% need their heads examining for being lazy and wasting 500,000 Baht minimum. So can you suggest another visa option for him? And one that is 500k cheaper and still let him stay 5 years? I'm rather sure it's impossible. Especially when you say wasting all 500k..............yes he could probably study for 5 years. But that would cost a lot of money also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockPieandBeans Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married. Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card Why do people persist with coming up with this elite option which is beyond 90% of Tourists and the other 10% need their heads examining for being lazy and wasting 500,000 Baht minimum. So can you suggest another visa option for him? And one that is 500k cheaper and still let him stay 5 years? I'm rather sure it's impossible. Especially when you say wasting all 500k..............yes he could probably study for 5 years. But that would cost a lot of money also. Khuneric If your friend deems it expensive to study here. It begs the question, how has he been supporting himself for the past 3 years ? His passport has been stamped and I would suggest that he starts making plans to return to his home Country and get a job. Not what your friend wants to hear, but its time he faced reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AnotherOneAmerican Posted August 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2014 They want proof that he lives in Denmark, and has an income from Denmark. Else he isn't a tourist (which we all know he isn't from the OP). Perfectly reasonable IMHO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Getting married. Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card Go for the 20 year one, you'll still come out better after 5 years......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> 2. Proofs of Residence and financial income are required next time. why would he have proof of residency if he s a tourist? or just a hotel booking How do u supply income requirements? a home country atm card? They want proof that he lives in Denmark, and has an income from Denmark. Else he isn't a tourist (which we all know he isn't from the OP). Perfectly reasonable IMHO. "why would he have proof of residency if he s a tourist? or just a hotel booking" Yes, I would assume if he proved he was residing in Thailand that would be counterproductive for someone trying to get a tourist visa. Presumably they are looking for proof that he has established roots outside of Thailand to which he will eventually return after being a "tourist" for years and years. Edited August 29, 2014 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 i have a retirement extension here BUT if need be could show i hold residency in the states ( CA drivers license, bank account, atm card) would assume more than 85% of anyone in Thailand ( long term or short term) 30 day visa exempt, 30 years living /working they have connections with their home country still Still bets bet for long term stay is to study an it does not need be Thai extra $25-30,000 baht/year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 This has all been discussed before. What they want is proof of address in Thailand. The financial proof can also be from a Thai bank showing money coming from outside the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mataleo Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) ED visa or get new passport U can sign for course from 17k year. Not so expensive is it.. Edited August 29, 2014 by mataleo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YeahSiam Posted August 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2014 Getting married.Probably cheaper to buy the 5 year visa/elite card Why do people persist with coming up with this elite option which is beyond 90% of Tourists and the other 10% need their heads examining for being lazy and wasting 500,000 Baht minimum. Agreed. It's usually trotted out by those who think that, if one is under 50 years of age, not married to a local and not in possession of a work permit, the ability to drop 500K on the elite card somehow makes one "worthy" enough to stay here. Never mind. No one takes much notice of them 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianp0803 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Only 30 years old and has money to be tourist for 5 years must have large assets at home. Assuming he is working, why can't he get a work permit for his job? Border control is correct. Very unlikely to be tourist. But true of many people To be able to work more than 4 years as a high school teacher I am forced to get a master's degree in education costing around 25,000 baht over 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOneAmerican Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 i have a retirement extension here BUT if need be could show i hold residency in the states ( CA drivers license, bank account, atm card) would assume more than 85% of anyone in Thailand ( long term or short term) 30 day visa exempt, 30 years living /working they have connections with their home country still Still bets bet for long term stay is to study an it does not need be Thai extra $25-30,000 baht/year He wanted a tourist VISA Not a retirement VISA People wanting a tourist VISA need to provide proof they normally live outside Thailand. People wanting a retirement VISA are required to produce an address in Thailand. This isn't brain surgery <deleted>! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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