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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
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สวัสดี Hello, and welcome
Visa help in Chiang Mai, face to face.
Come and see us on Land Road or in Nimman. Since 2008 our team has helped thousands of clients through Thai immigration, with one person looking after your case from start to finish.
A Thai licensed lawyer on the team
What we handle
Visa services in Chiang Mai
Retiring here
Retirement visa
Retiring to Chiang Mai? We prepare your papers and handle the yearly retirement extension at Chiang Mai immigration.
Marriage visa
Married to a Thai national, or about to be? We handle the spouse visa and the paperwork around it.
Non-Immigrant O visa
For joining family here, such as the husband or wife of someone retired in Chiang Mai.
Business visas and work permits
Two separate things that are often confused. We handle the Non-B visa and the work permit at the Chiang Mai labour office.
Education (ED) visa
Studying Thai or another course? We work with a range of schools, prepare your paperwork and organise your extensions.
Guardian visa
For a parent staying in Chiang Mai while their child is at school here.
90-day reports
On a long-stay visa you report your address every 90 days. We keep track of the dates and file them for you.
Re-entry permits
Travelling abroad on a long-stay visa? We arrange the single or multiple re-entry permit before you go.
Visas for Thai nationals
Taking a Thai partner or friend abroad? We help with visit visas, such as the UK's, applied for here in Chiang Mai.
Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa. Ask us whether you qualify.
Visa exemption stays and extensions. Arrived without a visa? Ask us about extending your stay.
Also: Accounting and business services · Certified translation · House and marriage registration · Thai driving licence
How it works
Four steps, one person with you
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Call or come in
Call 088 258 0139 to arrange a time at Land Road or Nimman, Monday to Friday. Saturday by appointment.
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Meet your specialist
One person takes your case and stays with it, so you never explain yourself twice.
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We prepare the paperwork
Forms, copies and supporting documents, checked before anything goes to immigration.
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We take you to immigration
Our driver takes you to Chiang Mai immigration and brings you back to the office.
Our team
Ask for someone by name
Each of our specialists looks after one kind of case, so the person you talk to knows it inside out. Our Thai licensed lawyer is here when a case needs one.
- Ask forSaranayaSpouse and business visas
- Ask forNathineeRetirement visas and extensions
- Ask forMontikarn90-day reports and residence certificates
- Ask forDarikaEducation visas
- Ask forMasjaratWork permits
- Ask forKannikaDriving licences
- Ask forSupraneeRelocating to Chiang Mai
- Ask forSuwimonCompany formation, VAT and social security
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Wanwisa ChansoongCompany director
Graduated with a BA in English and went straight into visa and legal work. Ran a visa department at another company before founding Assist.
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Rhys BonneyPartner
Brings customer relations and legal skills, and turns difficult immigration rules into plain English.
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Teerapob SoontornkitiThai licensed lawyer
Thammasat University graduate. Family, banking, civil, contract, labour law and immigration.
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Andrew StewartManager
US attorney, licensed in Virginia. Advises on a range of issues and refers you to our Thai lawyers where needed.
Our offices
Two offices in Chiang Mai
Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm
Main office
Land Road
410/4-5 Chiang Mai Land RoadChang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai 50100
Office 053 272 293
Mobile 088 258 0139
Branch office
Nimman
12/3 Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 9Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai 50200
Office 084 222 5302
Mobile 088 253 8979
| Monday to Friday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
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| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Closed on official holidays. | |