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Thai visa terms, explained

Search any visa or migration term and get a plain, answer-first explanation — verified against official government sources and kept current by our specialists.

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90-Day Report (TM47)

A simple address check-in long-stay foreigners make to Thai Immigration every 90 days. It is not a visa renewal. For managed clients we track and file every report so it never slips.

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Bank Statement (Seasoning)

Many long-stay visas require funds held in an account for a set period (often 2–3 months) before applying. We confirm the current amount and seasoning window for your route.

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Certificate of Residence

A document from Immigration confirming your Thai address, often needed to open a bank account or buy a vehicle.

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Embassy Legalisation

Official authentication of a foreign document so Thai authorities will accept it. Often paired with certified translation.

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Health Insurance Requirement

Some long-stay visas require qualifying medical cover. The required level changes by route, so we confirm what your application needs.

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Re-Entry Permit

A permit that preserves your existing visa when you leave and return to Thailand; without it, a single-entry visa ends when you depart.

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TM30 (Notification of Residence)

Your landlord or host's notification to Immigration of where you are staying. It is often required before other in-country applications.

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Translation (Certified)

An official translation of a document into Thai or English, accepted by authorities. Many applications require certified translations of foreign documents.

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Work Permit

The separate authorisation that lets you legally work in Thailand. It is distinct from your visa — most workers need both.