danone Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) I'd be interested to see what kind of visa posters in here have. (it goes without saying that the Residency Permit is extendable by each 5 years, not 1 year) Edited September 27, 2006 by danone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbusman Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Other - 3 year visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logpoacher Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Other - condo, but secondhand and less than 10M baht so unsure what my answer will be in two months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) Other - 3 year visa I'm still employed outside of Thailand. So I do the tourist thing with a VOA. Expect to change that to a retirement visa in about 18 months. Edited September 27, 2006 by IMA_FARANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I am on a Marraige Visa with a W/P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaihome Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) You left out the option for the people (not me) that have type O or B visas that do 90 day entry stamp runs as they do not qualify for the 1 year extension. Also, is there some sort of collective agreement that the 30 day visa exempt is now called, inaccurately, a VOA? TH Edited September 27, 2006 by thaihome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 1 year, work permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike100 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Retirement visa. Although I qualify for a marriage visa, immigration strongly advised the retirement extension instead as it was a lot easier to issue, and on the same day. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giulio Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I am on a Marraige Visa with a W/P also me,the sam with a work permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Non-ED Visa, 1-year extensions and WP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 You forgot the most popular one: ..VISA EXPIRED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Marriage visa in Thailand, 3 month stamp on arrival in Malaysia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringle Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 non-b, 1 year and w.p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maizefarmer Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Permanent Resident & Work Permitt (once you've got it you have it for life - end of having to get any type of visa), but you still have to get a Work Permitt. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florin Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Non-Imm ED for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotgeekus Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 non-b, 1 year and w.p count me on that same one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImageDude Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Non-Imm 'O' Multiple Entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkijah Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 NON-O for supporting my baby boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Daniels Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Just got back into the Kingdom from renewing my Non-Immigrant Type O multiple entry visa for another year. I've been here 15 months on the first one, and couldn't get an extension as I don't meet the requirements. Outside Asia the Thai Embassy's are known for a LOT softer touch, and the 'bar' is much lower when issuing visas. They would have stamped me w/an OA longstay visa if I'da wanted them to, although couldn't speculate what problems I'd have at Suan Phlu when I went to report after 90 days, seeing as I'm only 47. I played it safe, got the non-imm-O for another year. I'm set for 15 more months, and visa runs every 90 days won't kill me. take care na, tod-daniels Krung Thep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simcity Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 O ( one year ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wca01 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Retirement visa. Although I qualify for a marriage visa, immigration strongly advised the retirement extension instead as it was a lot easier to issue, and on the same daye] Why easier? You go one time with your wife to the immigration, second or if necessary third time, you can send a messenger to pick up the passeport. As long as you have the 400,000 Baht in your bank account, I don't see any reason to change. With the retirement visa you also cannot work. WCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Retirement visa.Although I qualify for a marriage visa, immigration strongly advised the retirement extension instead as it was a lot easier to issue, and on the same daye] Why easier? You go one time with your wife to the immigration, second or if necessary third time, you can send a messenger to pick up the passeport. As long as you have the 400,000 Baht in your bank account, I don't see any reason to change. With the retirement visa you also cannot work. WCA The wife must go with you every year for the application. The conditions require proof of relationship and new rules seem to indicate this will now be a 3 months period. Your bank funds should remain over 400k during the entire review period. Decision is based on evidence presented to a group so everything must be checked and double checked which often requires extra paperwork. It is a time intensive operation for immigration so they would much prefer you use the 3 document and out approach of retirement. I would prefer to do what immigration likes (although did initially use the marriage myself and immigration was fine with it). To me it seems to be less stressful using retirement if you qualify and do not intend to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Support visa for my wife and son. We go to Bangkok once a year for this and it makes a break from upcountry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulrahman Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Retirement visa.Although I qualify for a marriage visa, immigration strongly advised the retirement extension instead as it was a lot easier to issue, and on the same daye] Why easier? You go one time with your wife to the immigration, second or if necessary third time, you can send a messenger to pick up the passeport. As long as you have the 400,000 Baht in your bank account, I don't see any reason to change. With the retirement visa you also cannot work. WCA Exacltly,the retirement visa limit your options. With a marriage visa I can have a work permit(and I have the extension the same day)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Retirement visa. Although I qualify for a marriage visa, immigration strongly advised the retirement extension instead as it was a lot easier to issue, and on the same daye] Why easier? You go one time with your wife to the immigration, second or if necessary third time, you can send a messenger to pick up the passeport. As long as you have the 400,000 Baht in your bank account, I don't see any reason to change. With the retirement visa you also cannot work. WCA Exacltly,the retirement visa limit your options. With a marriage visa I can have a work permit(and I have the extension the same day)! And your wife is a police officer - I think that might have something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriam Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Non Immigrant O Multiple entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike100 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Retirement visa.Although I qualify for a marriage visa, immigration strongly advised the retirement extension instead as it was a lot easier to issue, and on the same day] Why easier? You go one time with your wife to the immigration, second or if necessary third time, you can send a messenger to pick up the passeport. As long as you have the 400,000 Baht in your bank account, I don't see any reason to change. With the retirement visa you also cannot work. WCA Originally I had the Non Imm. O obtained in the UK based on being married. After three 90 day visa runs I went to Pattaya immigration to enquire about the marriage extension and it was explained that this extension would have to be sorted out through BKK and would take a few months with checks at our residence one or more times until the authorities were satisfied that our marriage was genuine. Of course it was genuine, but I really didn’t want or need the hassle after it was explained that I could extend immediately (3 months earlier than my O expiring) with a retirement extension as I had over 800,000 in my bank account. The money wasn’t an issue, and I don’t need to work over here, plus I didn’t want a few months of wondering when or if I would get it. For peace of mind I went with their advice. On my last two extensions immigration have asked for a copy of our marriage certificate and my wife’s ID card though. Been here 4 years now and this visa works for me. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Just got back into the Kingdom from renewing my Non-Immigrant Type O multiple entry visa for another year. I've been here 15 months on the first one, and couldn't get an extension as I don't meet the requirements. Outside Asia the Thai Embassy's are known for a LOT softer touch, and the 'bar' is much lower when issuing visas. They would have stamped me w/an OA longstay visa if I'da wanted them to, although couldn't speculate what problems I'd have at Suan Phlu when I went to report after 90 days, seeing as I'm only 47. I played it safe, got the non-imm-O for another year. I'm set for 15 more months, and visa runs every 90 days won't kill me. take care na, tod-daniels Krung Thep I very much doubt you would have been given an OA. Where was your visa issued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danone Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 so far the VOAers are a clear minority or fled the scene already. perhaps the problem is overstated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thymode91 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Non Immigrant B; Multiple Entry + W.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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