Visa
Visa-related news in Thailand, covering government regulations, entry requirements, and policy changes.
- Expats
Proposal being ‘examined’ by authorities for a possible visa amnesty extension
Today the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has briefly…
- Expats
Foreign embassies stop issuing visa extension letters
A number of embassies in Bangkok are saying that they…
- Covid-19 News
“Let us stay – Why can’t Thai Immigration extend our visas?”
OPINION The current visa amnesty, and what will happen to…
- Expats
Visa amnesty, looming July 31 deadline in Thailand
NOTE: This post is not designed to scare anyone, but…
- Expats
What will happen to foreigners with expired visas after July 31?
Before you read further, seeking a definitive answer, we don’t…
- Covid-19 News
Visa amnesty extension for foreigners “being considered”
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is considering extending the current visa amnesty…
- Expats
TM30 immigration reporting requirements updated
The immigration reporting requirements for foreign visitors and residents have…
- Expats
Foreigners with work permits to be allowed back into Thailand on case by case basis
Foreigners with work permits or permission from the Labour Ministry…
- World News
Singaporean visa forger sentenced, fined, awaiting deportation
A Singaporean former-embassy staff was yesterday handed a suspended 114…
- Northern Thailand News
Former employee of Thai Embassy in Singapore arrested for forging visa documents
Police in Chiang Rai have arrested a Singaporean national accused…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand visa amnesty extended to July 30
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a second automatic visa extension for…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket rolls out mobile immigration stations
In an effort to minimise mass gatherings, the Phuket Immigration…
- World News
Regional news source publishes smuggled photos from Bangkok’s Immigration Detention Centre
A regional news source, linked to the Catholic Church, has…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand considers suspending visa-on-arrival for Chinese
The Cabinet committee responsible for “preventing emerging diseases” will meet…
- Tourism News
Thai government confirms introduction of “double entry” tourist visa
PHOTO: The Nation The Thai government has announced a new…
- World News
Nium partners with Visa for new instant money transfers in SE Asia
‘Nium’, a new digital cross-border payments platform, will now enable…
- News
Immigration nabs foreign criminals
Three foreign nationals have been arrested, as well as a…
- Expats
Swiss man nabbed on Koh Phangan, overstayed visa by more than four years
PHOTO: Naew Na A 52 year old Swiss expat has…
- Expats
Visa fee waiver extended
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a 6 month extension of the…
- Expats
Mandatory health insurance for ‘Long Stay’ visa starts October 31
Foreigners applying for a Non O-A visa will be required…
- Crime News
Nine Chinese criminals rounded up for extradition back to China
FILE PHOTO: Thai Immigration Chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang Nine…
- Expats
Koh Samui tourists rounded up on year long overstay
PHOTO: Naewna.com Immigration and tourist police in Koh Samui have arrested…
- Tourism News
Cabinet to consider visa-free travel for Chinese and Indian tourists
The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, says he…
- World News
Top six tips when visiting Royal Thai Consulate General in Penang
PHOTO: New Royal Thai Consular General in Penang An FOT…
- World News
Over 600 foreigners arrested in southern Thailand for overstays and illegal entry
PHOTO: Manager 686 people have been arrested in southern Thailand,…
- Crime News
Zambian arrested on overstay and animal cruelty charges in Samut Prakhan
PHOTO: khaosod.co.th Thai immigration police have arrested a Zambian man…
- Northern Thailand News
‘Irishman’ nabbed after 11 year overstay in north-east Thailand
PHOTO: Naew Na Nakhon Ratchasima Immigration, along with local tourist police,…
- Thai Life
Visa run to Penang – a personal experience in Thailand (2019)
This story was one person’s experience of the visa process…
- Thai Life
Mandatory health insurance for long-stay foreigners
Health insurance will be mandatory for expats aged 50+ years…
- Phuket News
British man who locked himself in Phuket condo to be deported
PHOTO: Police waiting for officials to enter the man’s room…
