Hi, I’m submitting a DTV workation application from Hanoi very soon and would like to hear some opinions on how I should best present my proof of ending balances of over THB 500,000.

Here are my possibilities, if you were in my shoes which one of these 3 options would you select and why:

1. Wise account that shows over THB 500,000 saved up for 3 months or more.

2. New Zealand bank account that also shows over THB 500,000 saved up, but has only had that amount in there for 3 weeks. Before that it had almost nothing.

3. Submit statements for both accounts in application. I realize submitting 2 accounts can be confusing and count against you, but surely it's not an issue if both account have over 500,000?

It’s a bit of a headache because Wise isn’t a proper bank, but the statement from the actual bank is under 3 months. And yes, I’ve looked up old posts in this group beforehand and it has helped a lot. But I’m keen to hear fresh takes, especially from those who’ve successfully applied from Hanoi. Thanks!

Dhaka, Bangladesh: After two weeks of application, they asked for previous thai visa. I have submitted a pdf containing previous evisa and sticker visa. Staying positive.

The company I've been exclusively contracting for the past five years doesn't use/have a letterhead, they're also not very responsive to getting the business registration document either. It's a Japanese company - my boss is willing to sign a letter but without the letterhead it looks so unofficial.

Any advice? Is my 'employment' document looking a bit weak? I don't have payslips either. I have contracts, invoices, and receive a monthly bank transfer.

The ironic thing is I've never even lived in Japan and have been working remotely the entire time already. The idea of asking for permission to do something I've already been doing for half a decade is kind of crazy.

Hi all I need some advice please to make my retirement to Thailand as smooth as possible ……I’m 62 and retiring in 2 weeks to Thailand. I’m currently living in Switzerland on a UK passport.

I have no Thai relationship requirements.

Having read all sorts of “ stories “ I don’t wish to be refused entry at BKK airport as I’ll be arriving on a one way ticket.

What would be the correct protocol to keep within the law😇?

Thank you 🙏🏻

Bringing people up to date. I did a Wise transfer today from my bank in Australia to Bangkok Bank in Thailand. I selected as always "Funds For Longstay In Thailand" used PayID as the transfer method. The transfer took around twelve hours and came through as an International Transfer. My account was opened some years back on a non-immigrant visa, and I am still on a non-immigrant extension. I use the minimum 65k per month transfer method. My account has never been frozen

I am currently in Thailand on a non o-a visa through Jan 2026. Instead of renewing that in January I would like to get a non o visa. I was told at immigration that my options are to leave the country and return on a tourist visa and then apply for the non o, or leave the country and get the non o while out of the country. How difficult/quick would it be to get the non o in one of the nearby countries? I suspect it wouldn't be very quick. I got my non o-a visa totally online prior to coming to Thailand so maybe that's an option? The reason I'd like to come in on the non o is that I was told that the 800k bank funding has to be from an international transfer if I get the visa in country but if I come in with the visa already the bank funding can be from any source (existing money for example. That's not too big of a deal but wanted to see if you guys had any suggestions. Thanks!

Hi Guys,

It's soon time for my LTR one year reporting at OSOS. Is this an easy process?

Thanks

Does anyone know the earliest you can do the yearly extension on an OA visa at Phuket Immigration? I'm reading you can do 30 to 45 days but to check with the individual branch of Immigration. Thanks in Advance.

I have been approved for my DTV visa today! I’m so shocked as I was asked to send further documents today (11:20) and have received approval the same day (16:10)!!

Thankyou so much for everyone’s help, this group is honestly invaluable!

If anyone has any questions let me know, I applied at HCMC consulate under soft power with a less reputable gym in Ao Nang Krabi.

## Dependent Visa Approved in Hanoi (3 working days)

Applied: September 29

Approved: October 2

I applied for a dependent visa through Issa Compass. My spouse has a soft power DTV with Arun Thai Cooking.

A few details:

* I previously overstayed my tourist visa by a few hours

* I previously held a non-B visa/stamp without a work permit (I decided not to work with the company)

* My non-B visa/stamp was automatically canceled when I left Thailand (no need to visit immigration)

Bank Statements:

I provided my personal bank statement showing 500k+ THB for the past 6 months. I also included my spouse’s bank statements, showing 1.5M+ THB.