TB Immigration Infobrief No. 061/21: Health insurance in relation to extension visa OA
At the end of last week, there was a message on Health cover perks for foreigners (bangkokpost.com) that the insured amount of the compulsory health insurance would be increased to 3 million baht if the period of stay for an OA visa was extended and that a foreign insurer would also be accepted.
TB Immigration Infobrief No. 060/21: Thai Embassy The Hague – Appointments for visa moved
Apparently, the Thai embassy in The Hague is reorganizing its appointments in anticipation of the online system for E-visa.
TB Immigration Information Letter No 059/21: Embassy The Hague – Apply for a visa online (2)
This morning I wanted to make an appointment at the embassy in The Hague for a visa, but that is no longer possible until the end of November. This is what I got my screen.
TB Immigration Information Letter No. 058/21: Embassy The Hague – Apply for a visa online
Today I went to Immigration Chiang Mai to extend my stay for another year. In recent years, I have always used the Affidavit for this without any problems. But this year it was a bit different because the Belgian embassy places a red stamp on the Affidavit stating that it only concerns legalization of the signature.
TB Immigration Infobrief No. 056/21: Immigration Mahasarakha – Extension and relocation of the immigration office
Extend my annual extension without any problems, with the yellow booklet and yellow ID card it is made very easy for you.
By the way, the immigration office in Mahasarakham moved to the premises of the Provincial court and land office in Wengnang on April 22 at the intersection of road 291 (bypass) and road 2040 (entrance).
TB Immigration Infobrief No. 055/21: Summary of the most requested information or the most used visas
I have summarized the most requested information about the most used visas. Hopefully the result is that fewer questions are asked for the same information over and over again.
TB Immigration Information Letter No 054/21: Non-immigrant O
If you receive a pension, we need the bank statements for the last 3 months for an O visa. If not, we need the bank statement for the last 6 months for an O visa.
TB Immigration Information Letter No 053/21: Thai Embassy Brussels – Adjustment website
I happened to see today that the Thai embassy in Brussels has changed its visa page on the website. It is positive that there is now finally the mention of Non-immigrant O (Retired).
TB Immigration Info Letter No. 052/21: Special Tourist Visa (STV) extended until September 30, 2022
According to a message on ASIAN NOW, the CCSA would agree to extend the Special Tourist Visa (STV) until the end of September next year.
TB Immigration Infobrief No. 051/21: COVID-19 extension extended again until November 26, 2021
The application for a so-called COVID-19 extension was again extended until November 26, 2021. This means that during that period immigration officers may allow an extension of the period of stay of 60 days instead of 30 days. In principle, you could then stay until January 24, 2022 if you still request the extension on November 26, 2021.
TB Immigration Info Letter No. 050: Emigrate to Thailand
Immigrating to Thailand entails many headaches and matters that need to be arranged. Among other things, the procedure to be allowed to stay in Thailand. Here is an overview for those who want to follow the same path.
It has already been extensively offered here, in particular the fact that this type of visa is not mentioned on the website of the Thai embassy in Bussel. I also refer to Visa Question 171/21 where Ronny has already indicated which documents one could request (see also the Embassy of The Hague website where this type of visa is mentioned).
TB Immigration Info Letter No. 048: Bangkok Immigration Div 1 – Extra opening day on Saturday
To reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19, Bangkok Immigration Div 1 will also be open on Saturdays from September 4 until further notice.
TB Immigration Info Letter No. 047: Belgian Affidavit
All immigration offices accept the amended affidavit document from the Belgian embassy. As far as we know, every immigration office accepts the amended affidavit of the Belgian embassy. If that is not the case, immediately file a complaint with the embassy. We will assist you.
Here is my experience with applying for a visa extension based on taking care of a Thai child. I used to have an extension based on Thai marriage, but my wife passed away last September.
TB Immigration Info Letter No. 045: Immigration Chiang Mai – Application year extension
Went to Chiang Mai Immigration today. Not like last year. There's an Immigration officer outside; he checks whether you have all the papers.