If you've got questions about the mandatory retirement visa health insurance requirement (O-A visa), this FAQ will answer those questions, and much more.I'll cover the followingWhy you need health insurance. Who the approved companies … [Read more...]
A Straight-Talking Guide to Visa Exemption Stamp Rules
In the past week I have heard from two people who have been refused entry into Thailand at a border crossing. The reason given by the immigration officer was having too many in/out border runs.This can be a distressing situation, particularly if … [Read more...]
The Thailand Retirement Visa Guide
This post will provide you with all the information you need to obtain your retirement visa, and answer all the nagging questions to which you have seen conflicting answers for all over the Internet. Let's get started. What is a Retirement … [Read more...]
The A-to-Z of Overstay: Rules, Fines, Bans, Detention & More
If you're new to Thailand then you probably don't know too much about overstaying your visa. If you've made a few trips back-and-forth already, you may have heard the term but probably aren't au fait with the rules.Either way, it's something … [Read more...]
The Thai Visa Re-Entry Permit Guide
For those who have decided to make Thailand their long-term (or semi-long-term) home, there’s always the issue of balancing your visa type with the frequency you’d like to leave the Kingdom.And while it’s not the most exciting topic, I know that … [Read more...]
The New ‘O-X Long Stay’ Visa – Everything You Need to Know
A new visa has been launched and is dividing opinion across the expat community. It's called the Non-Immigrant O-X (long stay).Technically it is a "new" retirement visa because it shares very similar properties with the Non Immigrant O-A visa, … [Read more...]
The Thailand Elite Visa – Is it Worth it?
Obtaining a visa for Thailand can be complex, confusing and in some cases costly. The system has always been convoluted and shows no signs of changing any time soon.Entering on a 30-day stay or a tourist visa is fairly easy (apply at your local … [Read more...]
The Big Thai Visa Post: Visa Types, Requirements, Restrictions & Benefits
All visa processes, whether you are flying across the world or traveling to a neighboring country, are daunting ones.With all the different types of Thai visa available, at times it may seem as if figuring out how to fly to the moon would be an … [Read more...]