Thai Immigration

Thai 90-Day Reporting Requirement

If foreign national is in Thailand on a one-year non-immigrant visa, they have to report their address in Thailand to Thai immigration. If the foreign national expects to be in Thailand over 90 days, the foreign national must continue to report their current address every 90 days until they leave. The 90 day reporting is still required even if the foreign national has a one year or multiple year entry visa. The 90 days reporting period restarts every time the foreign national reenters Thailand. Check the thaiembassy.com Doing the 90-day Reporting. There are three ways to meet the 90 days…

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Thailand Visa: Prohibited Individuals

Most foreign nationals who wish to enter Thailand are required to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. However, there are some foreign nationals who are prohibited from entering the country. The Immigration Act of Thailand (1979), Chapter 2 “Entering and Departing the Kingdom” provides a list of the types of foreign nationals who are prohibited from entering Thailand. The following foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Thailand. Aliens who have no genuine passport or valid document in lieu of passport cannot enter Thailand except for special circumstances. Aliens who do not have any way of supporting themselves while…

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Medical Tourism in Thailand: Rules and Regulations

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular medical hubs because it is accessible, affordable and reliable. Tourists traveling to Thailand for its healthcare services have access to various five-star hotel type hospitals that hold Western accreditations, as well as highly-qualified medical professionals, and state-of-the-art medical technology. This article will discuss the most common questions on obtaining a visa for medical purposes. What type of Thai visa do I need? Foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Thailand are regarded as visiting tourists. Therefore, they must obtain a tourist visa prior to their arrival in Thailand. Tourist visa applications can be…

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Thailand Triple-Entry Visa for UK Citizens

On average, there are over 800,000 UK citizens who visit Thailand every year. The kingdom of Thailand has been known, notably, for its unique and lively culture, distinctive cuisine and stunning beaches and mountains. Hence, it is no surprise that Thailand has been consistently the top choice by many as tourist destination in all countries across the southeast Asia. While nationals of other western countries are allowed to take pleasure in doing a yearlong trip to Thailand solely for the purpose of tourism, the regulation as governed by the Thai consulates in the UK maintains a divergent policy. Since after…

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Immigration Rule Regarding Overstay Alien Child in Thailand

It is an immigration rule that foreigners are not allowed to overstay in Thailand or else face the verdict of overstay fine at 500 THB per day maximum 20,000 THB, imprisonment or deportation. But does the same rule applies to the alien children who overstayed? Foreign children under the age of 15 do not get fined for overstay. Overstay fine exemption for children is an internal regulation from Immigration Bureau. Mentioned in the Section 84 of Thai Immigration Act 2522, “settlement rule or any conditions as the Settlement Commission may deem proper.” [1] The general rule is that children below…

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Internet-Based Work and Business in Thailand

This would discuss the gray areas on Thai Work Permit, Internet-based work or business, voluntary declaration of income and taxes to Thailand. Scenario 1: I am considering moving to Thailand and living there for about a year. The visa is not the problem, the problem however is how I make money. I work completely over the computer, and make a living that way. I don’t have any employees and do not make enough money to employ any. I read that in order for me to have this business that I must hire people? Like if I were to live in…