Frequently Asked Questions
Divorced in UK now marrying in Thailand
Hello, if a Thai lady gets a divorce from someone in the UK that she has been separated from for 3 years, does she have to go through a waiting period before she can remarry? Marriage registration in Thailand is applicable for those who are single or divorced individuals who are free to marry. If …
Retirement funds must stay in bank?
Hi there. I am confused about the issue of the bank deposit for the retirement visa. For the retirement visa when can I withdraw the 800,000 THB if I have to? Once you have obtained the visa, then you may withdraw and use the money. Just make sure to deposit it back into your savings …
90-day reporting while outside of Thailand
If I have to leave Thailand for more than 3 months and unable to report to immigration with a retirement visa, is that a problem? I mean if I will not report in 3 months cause I am overseas, will that be ok? This is another very common question about your visa while outside of …
Visa on arrival by air and land different?
A question regarding tourist visas: If I go into Thailand by air and get a 30-day visa and then go out the next day to Cambodia, does the 30-day visa I got expire because I left Thailand? I am asking because I will return to Thailand from Cambodia by train a week later and would …
Convert a Retirement visa to Marriage visa?
Can I convert my retirement visa to a marriage visa? My visa expires a few months from now, but I also want to work. There are two ways to convert a Retirement visa to a Marriage visa. First, you would need to cancel your Retirement visa and apply for an initial non-immigrant o visa from …
Thai nationality by birth?
Hello, my daughter was born in Thailand, is she eligible for Thai nationality? We are Swiss nationals! Please let me know. Thanks. Children born in Thailand can only be able to obtain Thai nationality if one of the parents is Thai. Since both of you are foreigners, your daughter cannot be eligible to hold a …
Can a visa on arrival be extended?
I arrived in Thailand by land, from Cambodia, on July 31. I’d like to stay until September 6. Is this possible to visit the Immigration in Bangkok and receive an extension on the 15-day visa on arrival? Unfortunately, the visa on arrival can only be extended to 7 days at the Thai Immigration office. Should …
Do I need a re-entry permit?
Hi I live in Thailand on a retirement visa and have a valid UK passport. And I’m going to the UK England for 10 days in September to see my family. Do I need any type of visa for the trip? I am a UK national. A British passport holder on a Thai retirement visa …