My wife is Thai but does not have a Thai passport, only a Dutch passport. She already has a visa to travel to Thailand, it is now about the COE. The COE application was started under Thai Nationals, we received the 6-digid code for confirmation and editing.
On 11-7 I have a flight to Bangkok. Applied for a CoE at the Thai embassy in Brussels on 1-5, was denied because it was too early. i have to resubmit the application 4 weeks before departure.
Reader question: Why not apply for another CoE until June?
Want to visit my girlfriend in Thailand this summer. Have already arranged everything: quarantine hotel, flight, etc. Unfortunately, I was told by the embassy that I have to apply for my Certificate of Entry again in June.
A few weeks ago I posted a question about the Certificate of Entry and the 100.000 US Dollar insurance, which was requested (January 26th). I got a lot of tips, and some that I definitely used. I promised to share my experiences here when I return to Thailand.
Reader Question: My Thai girlfriend is not getting CoE
My girlfriend is going back to Thailand on January 31, 2021. She has applied for a CoE, but she is not getting one because she must have discussed an ASQ hotel.
Ask about health insurance. I read a lot about the 400.000/40.000 compulsory health insurance upon entry to Thailand, but I don't read anywhere how it works for those who already have a retirement.
Thailand Visa question No. 001/21: Proof of pension when applying for CoE with Re-entry
I have now entered Thailand on a single entry tourist visa and am in quarantine. Now I can have this visa converted into a Non immigrant O visa in Thailand. I am 50 plus but not retired and receive social assistance benefits of approximately € 1000 per month.
Reader question: No response from Thaiest to CoE request
I filled out the CoE online at Thaiest last week and so far have not received a response from them. Who has experience with this? And what do I have to do now fill in and send again? I'm flying via Düsseldorf to Bangkok on January 20, so I would like to have this certificate in time.
CoE, who can give me recent info? I normally get my TR visa, for 59 days, on January 11. I can only apply for the certificate online from then on. But my flight is booked on January 20. So I only have 8 days to get it right. Is that sufficient or should I postpone the flight and ASQ hotel to a later date?
Thailand visa application No. 212/20: Proof of early retirement
My first application for CoE was rejected by the Thai Embassy in The Hague. Although I have received a Non-0 visa based on retirement at the consulate in Amsterdam, proof of early retirement is requested. I've had a monthly benefit based on a golden handshake for years. Does anyone have experience with proving early retirement?
I just want to inform everyone that the English statement for CZ's CoE is no longer accepted by the Thai Embassy.
Reader Submission: Back to Thailand
Although this Thailand blog is very informative, it is also nice to read each other's stories and experiences. Read the comments and either enjoy or be annoyed by the comments. I will share with you my experience of my trip back to Thailand on Friday December 4th.
Reader question: CoE rejected due to lack of income data
Yesterday my CoE was rejected because the e-mail said: 'please submit an Evidence of adequate finance'. I didn't see where that could possibly be done when filling it in. Can someone tell me where you should be able to show that in the CoE? I was able to upload my passport, visa, covid insurance, but never saw the question about 'financial statements'.
Which Fit to Fly statement is now accepted by CoE of Immigration? I received a Non Immigrant O visa yesterday but I see all kinds of Fit to Fly certificates but which one is accepted now, possibly together with the non-covid statement?
The home stretch….
'We are almost there (but not quite yet)' I wrote 2 weeks ago. Of course I wasn't talking about that song that used to be sung for hours on the bus on school trips, but about returning to Thailand.
Reader question: Cancellation of your flight and CoE
What to do if your flight is canceled the day before your departure? After all, your flight details and other details on your Certificate of Entry are no longer correct, as are the arrival times that are important to know for your quarantine hotel.
Reader question: Application for CoE rejected, what now?
Today I applied for a CoE at the Thai embassy, I uploaded the requested documents, namely copy of passport, copy of residence extension in my case valid until September 27, 2021, multiple entry, and a statement in English from my health insurance that everything is 100% is covered including Covid-19.