Is the Visa Extension the right fit for French applicants?
Core eligibility: āļĄāļĩāļ§āļĩāļāđāļēāđāļāļīāļĄāļāļĩāđāļĒāļąāļāđāļĄāđāļŦāļĄāļāļāļēāļĒāļļ · āđāļāļāļŠāļēāļĢāļāļēāļĄāļāļĢāļ°āđāļ āļāļ§āļĩāļāđāļē.
Most French applicants for this visa fit the profile: Condo + island leasehold (Koh Samui/Phangan) + boutique hospitality. Top locations: Bangkok (Silom/Sathorn), Koh Samui, Phuket, Hua Hin.
French nationals qualify fully for the Visa Extension with no source-country restriction.
Benefits for French holders
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Source-country documents from France
Passport (âĨ 18 months validity) · 4Ã6 cm white-background photos · latest TM.6 / arrival card.
6â12 months of bank statements from a France financial institution showing average balance and income flow.
Personal documents (birth · marriage · police clearance) translated from French to Thai and Apostille-stamped in France.
Our in-house Notary Public (Lawyers Council of Thailand) and certified French â Thai translators clear documents in 2â5 business days.
Filing process at āļāļĄ.
1) Free 30-minute pre-screening (French or English) â confirms eligibility and total cost.
2) Collect, translate, legalise (Apostille/MFA), courier back to Thailand.
3) Prepare petition, file online/offline at āļāļĄ. with our representative present.
4) Interview (if required) + biometrics + visa/E-Visa issuance.
5) Ongoing: 90-day Report · Re-entry Permit · Work Permit · renewals â all managed by us.
Tax considerations French applicants often miss
Tax residency: 180+ days/year in Thailand = Thai tax resident. Plan with a Thai tax adviser BEFORE wiring funds in.
Double Tax Treaty: Thailand â France â we obtain a Certificate of Residence so you can claim the credit at home.
LTR/Smart Visa holders may qualify for the 17% flat rate â we verify before filing.
Why French clients choose NYC Legal
100+ French cases per year â we know how your home-country bank and notary will format documents.
Notary + lawyer + MOF-registered tax accountant on one team. No multi-firm coordination needed.
Status updates in French at every step, photo of every document, online tracking dashboard.
FAQ
Can French nationals apply for the Visa Extension?
Yes â eligibility centres on: āļĄāļĩāļ§āļĩāļāđāļēāđāļāļīāļĄāļāļĩāđāļĒāļąāļāđāļĄāđāļŦāļĄāļāļāļēāļĒāļļ / āđāļāļāļŠāļēāļĢāļāļēāļĄāļāļĢāļ°āđāļ āļāļ§āļĩāļāđāļē. We assess your case free in 30 minutes.
What is the all-in cost?
Starts at quoted on request + government fees + France translation/Apostille costs (quoted on real documents).
How long does it take?
1â7 business days at āļāļĄ. once source-country documents are complete.
Can it be done while I am still in France?
Yes â sign a POA at the Thai Embassy in France (or Apostille). We file end-to-end.
Does this visa allow me to work in Thailand?
A separate Work Permit must be obtained from the Department of Employment â we file it in parallel.
Is renewal easy?
We handle renewal + 90-day Report + Re-entry Permit so you never have to queue at Immigration yourself.