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Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Hi. Im trying to make sense of this DTV and Im constantly coming up with more questions the more I read!!!!

1) Is the 10.000 baht fee the full cost of the visa? (Without using an agent)

2) If accepted, do you only need to complete the first 6 months of the activity in the whole 5 years?

3) If accepted, are you required to leave EVERY 180 days and if so, how long do you need to be outside Thailand for and when you return, do you get another 180 day stamp?

4) Is teaching online accepted?

I am over 50 and would qualify for the Non-O retirement visa but I want to continue receiving an income rather than just watch my own bank account reduce as I age! You cannot jump from a retirement visa and then start working or at least that is what I was advised but that was over 5 years ago

Online teaching supplies me with enough to live on easily in Thailand so I would much prefer to take this route if I am eligible.

I have the funds required (500.000)
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Pierre-Marc **********
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Hi there! I need to make one visa for the UK and one visa for France for my Thai girlfriend who will be visiting in September. What is the best strategy for the best chances to get those visas, knowing she is not working at the moment and doesn't have any property or business to her name? Thanks for your answers!
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Peter *********
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Hi members..

Just want to confirm something. Please reply if you only know the truth.

Different stories about visas.

If you been married to a Thai national for over 2 months the bank fee comes down to

400000bht.

And can you show funds in your bank or does it have to be deposited into Thai bank.

Does the money stay in bank

And no can use.
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Abey *********
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Quick question. I used wise debit card at ATM to withdraw 20000baht from my baht current account. ATM charged 220baht but wise also charged me 350 baht. Is this normal , l was told only ATM charge will be 220 baht.
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Martin ********
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Hello all

Here's a suggestion to some of you, a novelty I'm sure, something outside your comfort zone.

How about when asking people for advice and receiving the advice from total strangers who are more than willing to help another human being, try using "please" and "thank you" maybe even saying "hi I wonder if someone could help please".... even a 'like' for their comment and advice would be nice.

Manners and politeness cost nothing especially when people are willing to take time out of their day to help a fellow traveler.

Thank you.
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Lynn *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I am currently having a retirement visa but now

Planning to change to DTV as I will be out coubtry 4 to 5 months a year. Anybody here has moved from Retirement to DTV? Was it a good idea or you regretted later after changing? Can younplease share your experience?
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
hello and thanks in advance for your help.

I am applying from Lisbon and I need two flights to get Thailand. What should I choose on "Last port of embarkation" and flight number? The first or second flight ?

Thanks
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
I am processing of Thai E-Visa, however, my passport is lost, and now I have a new passport with new PP number. How could I change new passport number on my visa application?
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Have heard chinese passports getting rejected alot everywhere soft power route, can anyone confirm? What about jakarta?
Jun 15, 2025
a month ago
Anyone experienced your DTV is not reflected in the immigration system at the airport. They however accepted my print out. Is this common?

Thanks
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