rainman Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i hold a one year extension non-immigrant "O" visa based on my marriage with my wife in thailand. now i want to move over some personal items from overseas. is it possible with this visa to bring them in without import taxes or is that only possible with a work permit or residency permit? its really just personal items like photo albums, cd's, clothes, books, etc. anyone know? i called customs earlier this afternoon and not even they seem to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Officially not possible, but the rules are clear as mud and generally talk about, although there is a point 2.1: ...granted an annual temporary stay in Thailand. Important, the shipment must arrive not later than 6 months after your arrival. How do you ship it? Customs at post office might be more lenient than Bangkok port or airport. (No guarantee though). Take a customs broker, which costs some handling fee and might involve a 'contribution' to receive it duty- and tax-free or, if not too much a low duty-amount. The rules, as said clear as mud, are here: http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/House...old#requirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 It will be shipped from the US (my previous place of residence) through a transport company, so it will arrive by ship in Bangkok. I'll give them a call on Monday again. Anyone know a good customs broker they've dealt with before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thohts Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Probably cheaper and less of a hassle to take as much as you can with you on the ride over, and ship the remainder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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