Southeast Asia

Why are People Eager to Get a Retirement Visa to Thailand?

Why are People Eager to Get a Retirement Visa to Thailand?

Thailand is one of the best places in the world for people to have the perfect retirement life. Many different factors make this country a great place to live out the twilight years of life. However, if you are planning to make a move, it is essential to remember that you will need to obtain…

Can 2 foreigners get married in Thailand? (With steps illustrated)

Can 2 foreigners get married in Thailand? (With steps illustrated)

There have been popular for foreigners to marry a local Thai, but what if both of them are foreigners, are they allowed to get married in Thailand? The answer is YES. And the following with explain how is the procedures and what documents you will need to get a marital status in Thailand. How 2…

What will happen if you overstay in Thailand? (with Solution)

What will happen if you overstay in Thailand? (with Solution)

While some foreigner passport holders do not need a visa to enter Thailand, they are eligible to stay with their tourist visas for only 30 days. Some may be able stay for 60 –  90 days, but only if they are holding other types of visas. For those who want to stay in Thailand for…

Indonesia Visa Requirements

Indonesia Visa Requirements

When you apply for an Indonesian visa, you have to submit several documents to the Embassy/Consulate so they can process your application. The Indonesia visa requirements change depending on the type of visa you need, how you are applying, and even what country you are from. Indonesia Visa Requirements The documents required for an Indonesian…

Indonesia Visa

Indonesia Visa

If you’re thinking of visiting Indonesia, chances are you do not need an Indonesia Visa at all. That’s because the Indonesian visa policy is very lenient. For stays of up to 30 days, only nationals from a few countries have to apply for a visa. Additionally, several others can apply for an Indonesian Visa on…

Indonesia Business Visa

Indonesia Business Visa

If you need to travel to Indonesia for business purposes, you may have to apply for an Indonesia business visa. There are single-entry and multiple-entry business visas for Indonesia. The Indonesia business visa is issued to foreigners who intend to take part in meetings, attend conferences, sign a deal, or any other business-related purpose. However,…

Indonesia Tourist Visa

Indonesia Tourist Visa

If you are thinking of visiting Indonesia as a tourist, you may not even have to apply for an Indonesia Tourist Visa at all. That’s because the Indonesia visa policy is very lenient, and the majority of people are exempt from tourist visa requirements. Who Needs an Indonesia Tourist Visa? You only have to apply…

Indonesia Retirement Visa

Indonesia Retirement Visa

Indonesia is a popular place for senior citizens to retire to, who are attracted by the diverse culture, warm climate, and affordable cost of living. In order to be able to live in Indonesia as a retiree, you will need to apply for and obtain an Indonesian Retirement Visa. This type of visa has a…

Indonesia Student Visa

Indonesia Student Visa

International students who want to pursue their education in Indonesia will have to get an Indonesia Student Visa. The Indonesian Student Visa is a comprehensive term, which includes several different permits and visas. In order to study in an Indonesian educational institution, international students have to obtain a study permit, an entrance visa, as well…

KITAS Residence Permit

KITAS Residence Permit

If you want to live or work in Indonesia, you will need something called a KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas), which is a Residence Permit Card for a temporary or limited stay. It allows the holder to stay in Indonesia for a period of up to 12 months, but which can be extended if need…

Indonesia Work Visa

Indonesia Work Visa

If you’re thinking of applying for an Indonesian work visa, then you likely already have a job offer. You cannot apply for an Indonesia work visa if you do not have a sponsor (employer) in Indonesia who can help you get a work permit. The work visa and work permit application process (often referred to…

Malaysia Student Visa

Malaysia Student Visa

International students who want to pursue further education in Malaysia will need a Malaysia Student Visa. Any foreign national who wants to enter Malaysia needs to obtain a Pass pertaining to their purpose of travel. As such, the type of Pass you need to study in Malaysia is a Malaysia Student Pass. The term Malaysia…

Transit Visa and Pass for Malaysia

Transit Visa and Pass for Malaysia

You may be able to transit in a Malaysian airport and even enter the country without a Malaysia transit visa. The Malaysian government issues the Malaysia Transit Without Visa Pass (Transit Pass) to nationals of certain visa-required countries provided that they meet a set of specific requirements. Additionally, even if you are a visa-required national,…

Malaysia Visa Fees

Malaysia Visa Fees

When applying for a Malaysian visa, you must have several supporting documents with your application. You also have to pay a non-refundable Malaysia visa fee to cover the visa processing. Malaysia visa fees The Malaysia visa fee, both for a Single Entry or Multiple Entry Visa and a Transit Visa, is RM 20 (Malaysian Ringgit)…

Who Needs a Malaysian Visa?

Who Needs a Malaysian Visa?

If you want to travel to Malaysia, you may be required to apply for a visa beforehand. The Malaysian visa allows the holder to travel to Malaysia before they have to pass through immigration control at the port of entry. Just because you have a visa for Malaysia, it does not guarantee that you will be…

Malaysia Visa On Arrival

Malaysia Visa On Arrival

Citizens of India and China can enter Malaysia and obtain a Malaysia Visa On Arrival (VOA), provided that they meet certain conditions. Normally, the process of obtaining a Malaysian visa can be time-consuming and requires paperwork and documents to be submitted at a Malaysian Embassy or Consulate. However, the Malaysia government simplified the process of…

Malaysia Visa

Malaysia Visa

A Malaysia Visa is granted to foreign nationals who wish to enter Malaysia, and who are citizens of visa-subject countries. Malaysian Visas only allows the holder to travel to Malaysia, where they will be subject to border checks upon arrival. This means that a visa is not a complete guarantee that you can stay in…

Malaysia Visa Required Documents

Malaysia Visa Required Documents

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa before they travel to Malaysia. If you are from a country whose citizens need a Malaysian visa, then you have to fulfill the Malaysia visa requirements. Seeing as the location in which you submit your application changes depending on your country, the visa requirements for…

Malaysia Visa Online

Malaysia Visa Online

Since 2017, citizens of certain countries have been able to apply for a Malaysia visa online. Malaysia currently has two online visa application systems: Electronic Visa (Malaysia eVisa) and Electronic Travel Registration and Information (Malaysia eNTRI visa). The Malaysia Online Visa makes the application process easier since you can avoid all the waiting in lines…

Malaysia Short Term Social Visit Pass

Malaysia Short Term Social Visit Pass

Foreign nationals who travel to Malaysia will receive a Pass on the Malaysian entry point upon arrival. A Pass is a stamp on the travellers passport which allows them to remain in Malaysia for a specific amount of time. The type of Pass you receive depends on how long you want to stay in Malaysia…

Tourist Visa for Malaysia

Tourist Visa for Malaysia

Malaysia has very specific requirements when it comes to who they allow to enter the country, and for how long. Some foreign nationals can visit Malaysia for short-term periods without having to obtain a visa, whereas others are required to apply for a Malaysia tourist visa before they can travel there. Additionally, a Malaysia tourist…

Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand

Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand

If you have moved to Thailand, you can rest assured that you will be well taken care of for any medical emergencies that may arise. The healthcare system, as well as public health insurance in Thailand, are both of excellent quality. And for those who wish to avoid waiting times, and have access to a…

Travel Medical Insurance for Thailand

Travel Medical Insurance for Thailand

Travelling to Thailand will definitely be an experience to remember life-long. With its ancient ruins and countless temples, the canals and floating water markets, the sunny tropical beaches, and modern cityscapes, there is a plethora of things to do and see – and it may not even be that expensive. Moreover, if you need medical…

Thailand Marriage Visa

Thailand Marriage Visa

Foreign national who has married a Thai citizen and want to stay and live in Thailand, will need to have a Thailand Marriage Visa. You will also need a Thailand Marriage Visa if you are accompanying your spouse who will work or study in Thailand under his/her own Thailand Student Visa or Work Visa. But…

How to Extend a Thai Visa?

How to Extend a Thai Visa?

If you are holding a Thai Tourist Visa wanting to stay in Thailand longer than you are allowed to, you have to get a Thailand Visa Extension. If you want to stay in Thailand for long-term, you will likely to get several Visa Extensions unless you have been living in Thailand for 3 years and…

Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa

Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa

There are four main types of visas which the Thai government issues to foreigners: This article will detail the Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa, including the types, application process, duration, and other relevant questions. What is a Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa? The Non-immigrant Visa for Thailand is the type of visa you have to apply for if you…

Thailand Retirement Visa

Thailand Retirement Visa

Foreigners who are over the age of 50 and want to retire to Thailand are eligible to apply for a Thai Retirement Visa. Even though it is the more commonly-used term, the official term for a Thailand “Retirement Visa” is a Category “O” of the Non-Immigrant Visas for Thailand. Types of Thailand Retirement Visas The Thai…

Becoming a Citizen of Thailand

Becoming a Citizen of Thailand

Many expats who have been living in Thailand for a considerable amount of time decide to undergo the long process that leads to becoming a Naturalized Thai Citizen. Obtaining Thai Citizenship through naturalization is a long and often tiring process, which requires you to submit mountains of paperwork, deal with bureaucratic office after bureaucratic office,…

Thailand SMART Visa

Thailand SMART Visa

Thailand launched the SMART Visa on February 1, 2018. It is an effort from the Thai government to develop the country’s targeted industries (ie. the 13 S-Curve industries) by attracting highly-skilled foreign workers or investors. This type of visa offers benefits that other types of visas for Thailand do not if you are eligible. Who…

Thailand Re-Entry Permit

Thailand Re-Entry Permit

Foreign nationals who visit Thailand or wish to stay there temporarily or permanently will have to apply for a Thailand Visa. Thai Visas are issued for single or multiple entries purpose, usually for a period of 30 days to 1 year. You are not allowed to re-enter Thailand if you leave the country with a single-entry…

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