Contact an immigration specialist in Thailand
Thai immigration rules are detailed and frequently updated. Our specialists support visa applications, extensions, 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, and long-stay planning.
A clear timeline and complete document pack improve approval outcomes and reduce avoidable delays.
Applications, extensions, 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, and overstay cases.
Destination Thailand Visa and Long-Term Resident programme planning.
Initial category fit review and document checklist orientation.
Guidance checked against current immigration bureau and e-Visa workflows.
Contact channels
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Book appointment | Use the TVC booking form to select service and schedule. |
| Live chat | Fastest way to get an initial document checklist. |
| Phone | Message us during Bangkok office hours. |
| Bangkok office | Near Nana BTS. Confirm your slot before visiting. |
Guide details
| Need | How specialists help |
|---|---|
| Visa category selection | Choose the correct category based on purpose, timeline, and evidence. |
| Extensions and renewals | Track deadlines and prepare compliant renewal submissions. |
| 90-day reporting | Maintain ongoing compliance and avoid avoidable penalties. |
| Re-entry permit planning | Protect status when traveling outside Thailand. |
| Long-stay pathways | Evaluate DTV, retirement, marriage, and other suitable options. |
Standard immigration engagement flow
Share your profile
Provide nationality, current status, and target stay objective.
Receive case checklist
Get a tailored list aligned with latest official requirements.
Submit draft documents
We review for consistency before final filing stage.
Complete filing step
Proceed with embassy or immigration submission as required.
Maintain compliance
Track reporting, renewal, and travel-related obligations.
What to prepare before contacting us
- Passport bio page copy with clear image quality.
- Current Thailand visa stamp page if already in Thailand.
- One paragraph timeline with key dates and application goals.
- Any embassy or immigration refusal notice and case number.
- Supporting financial or employment records linked to your case.
Official reference policy: This guide uses official authority references only and avoids non-official encyclopedic sources.
Related guides
Consultation workflow
This named sequence is how most TVC cases start, regardless of whether you chat, call, or book.
Initial triage
Share nationality, current visa, and objective through chat or booking form.
Document upload
Provide passport, visa pages, and any refusal or embassy correspondence.
Specialist routing
We assign immigration team based on case type and timeline.
Scoped checklist
Receive tailored preparation list with milestone dates.
Execution support
Follow submission plan with updates at major immigration or embassy stages.
Choosing the right contact channel
| Channel | Best for | Typical response |
|---|---|---|
| Live chat | Quick triage and document orientation | Same day during office hours |
| Book appointment | Complex cases needing structured review | Confirmed slot with assigned specialist |
| Phone | Urgent deadline cases with clear facts | Bangkok business hours |
| Office visit | Document handoff and multi-topic planning | By appointment near Nana BTS |
When to flag urgency
Mention these situations in your first message so triage prioritises correctly.
- Visa stamp expiring within two weeks
- Embassy interview date already scheduled
- Prior refusal or overstay history
- Employer work permit deadline tied to contract start
- Court or amphur date requiring prepared documents
After first contact
You should leave initial contact with a clearer category fit, document checklist, and realistic timeline: even if full representation starts later. Complex routes may need follow-up booked consultation once facts are complete.
For long-stay planning context see our Thailand lifestyle guide.
Extended planning notes
Rules, fees, and embassy practices change. Verify against official sources within two weeks of travel or submission. TVC guidance reflects Bangkok team experience as of June 2026, not a substitute for legal advice on your specific facts.
Long-stay holders should cross-link this topic with Thailand lifestyle guide for visa category fit, TM30, 90-day reporting, and cost-of-living context.
- Confirm official embassy or immigration source before paying non-refundable fees
- Photograph passport stamps and set calendar reminders before expiry
- Keep digital copies of refusal letters, extension approvals, and financial proof
- Plan re-entry permits before leaving on single-entry extensions
- Ask TVC for case-specific checklist rather than relying on forum advice
Planning milestones
Use this timeline table alongside the named workflow steps above. Dates shift by embassy workload and your document quality.
| Phase | Action |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Confirm eligibility, assigned post, and document checklist on official portals. |
| Week 2 | Complete affidavits, translations, and legalisation in the order the checklist requires. |
| Week 3 | Submit application with cross-checked names, dates, and financial proof. |
| After approval | File TDAC, register address, and set 90-day reporting reminders before long-stay life begins. |
Core document checklist
Most Thailand visa, property, and consultation cases ask for variations of these documents. Your TVC checklist may add category-specific items.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Passport biodata page | Must match every form field including middle names and spacing. |
| Passport photos | Recent, white background, per embassy specifications. |
| Financial proof | Bank statements or pension letters meeting category thresholds. |
| Supporting affidavits | Embassy or notarised documents when required for your nationality pair. |
Compliance reminders for long-stay holders
Tourism advice forums often skip post-arrival duties. These reminders apply across most categories. Privilege and some LTR tiers simplify reporting but not TDAC or overstay rules.
- Complete TDAC before every arrival at tdac.immigration.go.th
- Ensure TM30 address registration within 24 hours of check-in
- File 90-day reports on schedule for long-stay categories
- Match daily activities to your visa stamp category
For TM30 detail see TM30 guide. For 90-day reporting see 90day.in.th.
Stay current on rule changes
Thailand immigration, embassy fees, and long-stay programme rules update throughout the year. Treat this guide as orientation verified as of June 2026, not a permanent guarantee for your travel or filing date.
Bookmark official references below and re-check within two weeks of departure, extension, or embassy interview. TVC live chat can confirm whether a recent announcement affects your category.
Common planning mistakes
These errors appear repeatedly in Bangkok consultations regardless of nationality or visa type.
- Relying on outdated forum posts instead of official embassy or immigration sources
- Booking non-refundable flights before visa approval or entry permission is confirmed
- Entering on tourism stamps when relocating for work, retirement, or family reunification
- Ignoring TM30, 90-day reporting, or re-entry permit rules after the first month
- Using generic document lists without category-specific financial or civil document proof
When to escalate to TVC
Self-filing works for straightforward tourism. The situations below benefit from specialist review before you pay fees or miss a deadline.
| Signal | Suggested action |
|---|---|
| Prior visa refusal | Book structured review before re-filing or re-interview |
| Overstay or blacklist history | Do not self-file until immigration strategy is mapped |
| Employer or embassy deadline within 14 days | Flag urgency in first TVC message with dates |
| Multi-country routing | Request specialist triage for conflicting rules |
| Property plus visa overlap | Coordinate lawyer, bank FET, and immigration timelines together |
Frequently asked questions
Q:What immigration cases does TVC handle?
A:Visa applications, extensions, 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, overstay cases, and long-stay programmes including DTV, retirement, marriage, and LTR. Our general immigration team triages category fit before routing to specialist teams where needed.
Q:Is the first consultation free?
A:Chat enquiries are free. Booked consultations may carry a fee depending on complexity, confirmed when you schedule. Overstay, refusal, and status transition cases benefit most from structured consultation time.
Q:Do you offer online-only service?
A:Yes. Many cases start via chat and document upload. Immigration office submissions may still require in-person attendance depending on category and local office practice. We clarify mandatory in-person steps before you commit.
Q:Can you help with overstay or refusal cases?
A:Yes. We review your history and build a corrected plan based on current official requirements and realistic timelines. Voluntary correction before departure is safer than unresolved overstay discovered at airport control.
Q:Do you support 90-day reporting?
A:Yes. We help long-stay holders maintain reporting compliance and plan travel with re-entry permits where needed. Missed 90-day reporting creates avoidable compliance risk that can complicate future extensions.
Q:What should I prepare before contacting you?
A:Passport copy, current visa stamp page, brief case summary with key dates, and any refusal or immigration correspondence. Complete initial documents help us issue a tailored checklist on first response.
Q:Can you assist with TDAC questions?
A:Yes. We orient travellers on TDAC submission alongside visa planning, though TDAC is separate from visa approval. Every entry requires TDAC through tdac.immigration.go.th regardless of visa type.
Q:Where can I verify official immigration rules?
A:Use Thailand e-Visa, Immigration Bureau, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs official portals for current criteria. Rules change by nationality, visa category, and local office practice.