bringing household container with a OA visa

[flemmie]

Bonne chance Michel! Maybe we do see each other at customs, I will keep my eye out for an angry frenchmen... Drop us a line to let us know how you did.
Nick

[shumi330]

Originally Posted by Cer

quote from custums regulation
Note : Nonresidents entering into the Kingdom with a non-immigrant visa "code O" who wish to retire in Thailand or accompany spouses of Thai residents are not qualified for (1)
unquote

Thank you for your mail , but i thought visa O was only good for 3 months , then to apply for OA , which is good for a lenght of one year, then that fit with the rules
as non -immigrant visa or resident visa valid for one year,it is very open to interpretation i was told that if you have been granted for a year visa in thailand ,your belongings will not be taxed,however if your permit to stay is less than one year ,these item s will be taxed 20% import duty plus 7% vat .
i got that from SIAM -LEGAL .COM
Any way i think i have a real fight on my arm
ALL the best
Michel

[shumi330]

Originally Posted by flemmie

Bonne chance Michel! Maybe we do see each other at customs, I will keep my eye out for an angry frenchmen... Drop us a line to let us know how you did.
Nick

Thank you Nick ,
Not looking forward it at all , as i am reading more and more about it ,i think i am in for a rougt ride,
I wil drop you a line to let you know the result , please do the same .
Take care
Michel

[Serendipity2]

Shumi330,

There was quite a discussion about this very issue many months ago. I may be wrong but it seemed you could "negotiate" the Customs duties with them. If you wanted a "legit" clearance it was one price, lots of paperwork etc. and if you wanted the "cheap" clearance you just paid a fee under the table - about 1/2 the legit fee.

I think I also read you need to be there when your shipment arrives - check on that but sounds like you've got that handled.

As for delivery charges you should be able, when in Bangkok, to find a trucking company that would deliver your things MUCH cheaper that your quote. Heck, 20 kilometers is what - 12 miles? I'll bet a Google search will give you dozens of carters that would love your business. Good luck and watch your 'six'.

Serendipity2

[Cer]

An O-A (means pre-approved) visum can only be obtained from a Thai embassy in your country of origin

[Cer]

It is the link from the Ministry of Foreighn Affairs as the embassy is their jurisdiction.They will sent it to Immigration Office in Bangkok for (pre) approval,
On entering Thailand you will receive a 365 days stay.
An other advantage with this procedure is that you (at this time) don't need the 800.000 baht in a Thai bank account (if you do that route).

[Cer]

and here is the link
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand
needed 4 posts or more before I could post a link.

[shumi330]

Originally Posted by Serendipity2

Shumi330,

There was quite a discussion about this very issue many months ago. I may be wrong but it seemed you could "negotiate" the Customs duties with them. If you wanted a "legit" clearance it was one price, lots of paperwork etc. and if you wanted the "cheap" clearance you just paid a fee under the table - about 1/2 the legit fee.

I think I also read you need to be there when your shipment arrives - check on that but sounds like you've got that handled.

As for delivery charges you should be able, when in Bangkok, to find a trucking company that would deliver your things MUCH cheaper that your quote. Heck, 20 kilometers is what - 12 miles? I'll bet a Google search will give you dozens of carters that would love your business. Good luck and watch your 'six'.

Serendipity2

Thank you very Serendity2 , i will try to do that , negociate with them with cash ,hope i will be able to have acces to them as i have a agent , probably get the documents from the agents then go to the customs and bargain.
Anyway that is a positive advice .and yes will look for a trucking company .
All the best to you and thank you again
Michel

[shumi330]

Originally Posted by Cer

It is the link from the Ministry of Foreighn Affairs as the embassy is their jurisdiction.They will sent it to Immigration Office in Bangkok for (pre) approval,
On entering Thailand you will receive a 365 days stay.
An other advantage with this procedure is that you (at this time) don't need the 800.000 baht in a Thai bank account (if you do that route).

Well very interesting , i have already my OA visa from The thai embassy in London,so they will grant me a 365days visa on my arrival , so my goods should not be taxed as i will have a non immigrant visa for a year .
Well we shall see what happen and i will let you know , but anyway thank you for good explication about the visa itself .

Kind regards
Michel

[Serendipity2]

Originally Posted by shumi330

Well very interesting , i have already my OA visa from The thai embassy in London,so they will grant me a 365days visa on my arrival , so my goods should not be taxed as i will have a non immigrant visa for a year .
Well we shall see what happen and i will let you know , but anyway thank you for good explication about the visa itself .

Kind regards
Michel

Shumi330,

Your goods WILL be taxed. That's what Customs is - for collecting revenue. Were you married to a Thai would would get some consideration but you aren't and they've got your goods. By the way, even though you have a 365 day visa I believe every 90 days you have to go and present yourself to the police or immigration so they'll know you're still there. You also have to do so if you move. They want to know where we are at all times. [maybe they could just affix an ankle bracelet on us and monitor us 24/7? There's an idea! ]

Serendipity2