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Thai visa terms, explained
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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.
Documents & paperworkBank 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.
Documents & paperworkCertificate of Residence
A document from Immigration confirming your Thai address, often needed to open a bank account or buy a vehicle.
Documents & paperworkEmbassy Legalisation
Official authentication of a foreign document so Thai authorities will accept it. Often paired with certified translation.
Documents & paperworkHealth Insurance Requirement
Some long-stay visas require qualifying medical cover. The required level changes by route, so we confirm what your application needs.
Documents & paperworkRe-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.
Documents & paperworkTM30 (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.
Documents & paperworkTranslation (Certified)
An official translation of a document into Thai or English, accepted by authorities. Many applications require certified translations of foreign documents.
Documents & paperworkWork Permit
The separate authorisation that lets you legally work in Thailand. It is distinct from your visa — most workers need both.