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How to select a Trustworthy Visa Agency in Thailand

Thailand, the land of endless beauty and cultural richness, also comes with its own set of bureaucratic intricacies—especially when it comes to visas. Whether you’re a globetrotter, an expat, or a long-term resident, navigating through the visa maze is a challenge. That’s where Thai Visa Centre comes into play, offering more than just visa services; they offer peace of mind. Your Trusty Guide in a Virtual Sea of Reviews and Experience In the digital universe where reviews serve as lighthouses, guiding us through the sea of choices, Thai Visa Centre shines like a supernova. Imagine having a score of over 4.9 in more than 1,200+ Google reviews, and over 1,500+ Facebook reviews. These aren’t mere numbers; they’re a loud vote of confidence from a legion of satisfied clients. What gives Thai Visa Centre its standout status in the complex world of visas? It’s the blend of expertise and foresight they…

E-visas are currently accessible in 38 cities and 23 nations

Recently, there has been a general trend toward simplifying the travel process in Thailand. The Royal Thai Embassy as well as its Consulates-General in 23 other countries have started providing electronic visa services to the local communities in those nations. The Thai government has made it possible to obtain an electronic visa and process it at around 38 different places throughout the world in order to make traveling to Thailand easier. E-visas are able to be utilized in the application process for a wide variety of visa classifications. The great majority of visas are granted to tourists, business travelers, and investors. These categories account for the vast majority of visas granted. Applicants seeking non-immigrant visas have a few more alternatives available to them. They may submit an application for an ED visa to study in the country, an O visa to go to the country to see family and friends,…

Immigration authorities will revise visa extension requirements

When former member of parliament Chuwit Kamolvisit said that three former immigration police officers helped Chinese triad members set up foundations in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau did something about it. The commissioner said that Chinese criminal cases were handled by Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, who was the deputy national police commander. The Immigration Bureau and 26 branches of the Immigration Police looked into how Chinese citizens got visas. Yesterday, Koh Samui Immigration Police arrested a Polish man Interpol was looking for because he was violent and had guns he wasn’t supposed to have. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement department will change its rules to make it harder for foreign criminals to get their visas extended through “studies or foundations.” The head of the Immigration Bureau said that a working group would change the rules about visa extensions for foreigners who work for charities, go to school, or get medical care.…

Utilizing facial recognition technology, an anti-overstay campaign is implemented

Immigration authorities all around the country have been stepping up their enforcement efforts against foreign nationals who overstay the validity of their stamps or visas. A program that runs for ten days beginning on December 1 and ending on December 10 is conducting an aggressive search for visitors who have overstayed the date indicated on their passports and are still present in the country. And some of the provinces are employing some quite unsettling Big Brother-style surveillance equipment to accomplish this. The immigration office in the province of Surat Thani, which is home to the popular tourist destinations of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao, has implemented some cutting-edge technological solutions. Officers now use smart patrol cars that are equipped with advanced facial recognition technology to expeditiously verify visitors from other countries. In order to crack down on international visitors who have overstayed their visas, immigration authorities are now…

Thailand increases its e-Visa service to 23 countries around the globe

Visa exemption upon arrival is offered to nationals of 64 countries with which Thailand has bilateral agreements. These citizens do not need to submit a visa application in advance since they are exempt upon arrival. Beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2023, visitors who meet the requirements for Visa Exemption on Arrival will be permitted to extend their stay in Thailand for up to 45 days. These passengers do not need to apply in advance if they hold a valid passport from one of 19 other countries; visas can be issued upon arrival. Beginning on October 1, 2022, and concluding on March 31, 2023, visitors to Thailand who are eligible for a Visa on Arrival will be able to extend their stay for up to 30 days. If you reside outside of Thailand, you can apply for a tourist visa for stays of up to 60…

Are you a digital nomad or are you constantly on the move?

Thailand announced a Long-Term Resident program in September for “Work-from-Thailand Professionals,” nomads. Visa applications from inside the nation cost $1,300. Virtual nomads are not included in Thailand’s ludicrous new visa regulations. Whoever wrote the rules, likely entrusted with creating a “digital nomad” visa, didn’t grasp the job. Remote workers must have earned $80,000 annually for two years before applying. If this revenue isn’t from traditional work, it will be hard to substantiate. Applicants must work for a publicly traded corporation or a private company with $150 million in revenue in the three years before the visa application. Mofo! You’ll also need five years in “related domains of present employment,” whatever that means. Applicants must have a master’s degree, intellectual property, or Series A funding if they don’t meet these requirements. In Thailand, a digital nomad is a man who quit his high-paying work at a Fortune 500 business after two…

To entice visitors from other countries, Thailand could modify its LTR visa

The government anticipates that the enhanced LTR visa will attract one million individuals annually, thereby bolstering the economic recovery following Covid-19. The government anticipates a windfall of 1 trillion baht. 50,000 baht is not much money. As with all lovely things, there is a catch. Foreigners are required by the Thai government to jump through hoops and mount tall obstacles. Each group must satisfy the requirements. Foreigners who wish to reside in Thailand must possess $1 million in assets and earn $80,000 annually. They must also invest $500,000 in Thai real estate or other assets. Foreign retirees and specialists are need to earn $80,000 annually. These international specialists must have five years of industry experience. Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand must earn a minimum of $80,000 per year and have worked for at least five years in firms with $150 million in revenue over the previous three years.…

Philippines provides an appealing alternative to Thailand’s 10-year LTR visa

Foreigners can obtain permanent residency in the Philippines by investing $75,000 in companies or stocks. The visa yields more returns for a smaller investment than Thailand’s 10-year LTR visa, which has not received as much attention as anticipated since its launch one month ago. In contrast to Thailand, foreign investors in the Philippines are promptly granted residency. SIRV holders, their wives, and their children can permanently enter and exit the Philippines. Applicants for a 10-year visa in Thailand must have assets of 36.5 million baht (US$1 million), an annual income of 3 million baht (US$80,000), and a Thai investment of 18.3 million baht (US$500,000). To qualify for Thailand’s LTR visa, pensioners must be 50 years old, have an annual income of 1 million baht, and invest 9.1 million baht (US$250,000). Remote workers applying for the Thai LTR visa must be employed by an overseas company with annual revenue of 3…

Thailand will continue the Smart Visa program to attract talent

Smart Visa holders can stay four years without a work visa. Thailand has established innovation-based growth projects. Next-generation autos, affluent, medical, and wellness tourism, agricultural and biotechnology, aviation and logistics, biofuels and biochemicals, digital, medical hub, smart electronics, food for the future, automation, robots, and alternative dispute resolution are targeted. Top digital companies may invest more, said Danucha. Thailand is seeking to recruit wealthy foreigners and professionals. The new industries include national defense, those that support the circular economy, aviation and aerospace, technological innovation and startup ecosystem management, focused technology development, and international business hubs. Non-Thais can stay 10 years with the new LTR visa. Foreigners can receive a Smart Visa to work in Thailand’s 13 S-curve industries. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is rising, said Danucha Pichayanon, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council. 2023 elections and a global recession are Mr. Danucha’s top concerns. BYD’s massive investment…

Affluent Americans, Chinese, and Brits lead the list of new Thai visa applicants

The first 12 days saw a modest influx of LTR visa requests; to yet, 400 people—mostly retirees—have submitted applications. With nearly 20% of the applications coming from the US, Americans were the group who jumped on the new LTR visa scheme the most. Just 1,200 people applied for the smart visa program in the four years since the previous visa scheme was introduced to entice long-term expats to the kingdom, so the 400 applicants this month could be a good omen. Following a worldwide decline in tourism, nations are devising strategies to draw travelers and generate income. To raise Thailand’s standing in emerging technologies and make the nation a Southeast Asian tech powerhouse and global player, the country has adopted the strategy of seeking to attract wealthy expats, especially digital nomads and wealthy pensioners, as well as enticing competent experts. Another 30% of applicants were digital nomads looking to relocate…