I arrived in Thailand on 15 May and will depart on 12 August. Do I need to do the 90 day report?

As a newly APPROVED Canadian DTV holder, I just wanted to share my experience & some possible takeaways for those considering applying or mid-application:

1. I applied for my Visa online at the Government of Thailand's Visa webpage. I did not physically apply "at" an embassy. The Thai government uses "at the ____ embassy" phrasing to mean that your country's embassy reviews the documents that you send through the Thai government online portal. You do not have to physically show up there.

2. In my experience the Thai embassy in Ottawa was pretty chill about the requirements. They did not seem to care that my employment documents were unusual (I'm a freelancer), nor that I did not have the required funds for the entire three month statement period.

3. However, there WAS quite a bit of back and forth between me and the embassy about missing details in my documents. I had two requests for additional documentation, and one of them requested a full FOUR documents!

4. The embassy was very quick in responding to each of my submissions.

Based on the experience described above, I have for takeaways for those considering applying in Canada:

1. Apply online on the Government of Thailand's Visa webpage.

2. Don't worry about being slightly off-the-mark on one of the requirements, they're looking to see that you are roughly the type of applicant they want.

3. DO make sure your documents contain all the required information.

4. Don't sweat their official statement that the application process "will take up to 25 days." They will get back to you in under 24 hours.

I have decided that for my 2nd retirement extension next year that I will use the 65,000 baht monthly deposit method. What I would like to know is what do you use for your reference number when you are using Wise for your monthly transfers? (the transfers are marked as international funds transfer already).

My second question is has anyone had any problems in the last month getting a full year print out and yearly bank letter from Bangkok Bank lately? Thank you.

This is just a general observation in the short time I have been a member of this chat group

Everybody's situation is different in their approach to what requirements there are. People's opinions differ in accordance with their needs , whether they are married or single or which bank may be best or worst Etc. we all have to play the Thai game of satisfying immigration paperwork and the requirements of being able to stay long term in this wonderful country. As long as it works for our differing situations , I don't see a problem. It's great that there are many people offering opinions and advice. Best wishes to everyone

So why is the Legalization application process different from the Thai embassy in DC and LA?

I have learnt from this forum that if one wants to get a new Non-B, one has to cancel the Non-O Retirement at the office of issue (in my case, Chiangmai). But yesterday I queried this with the IO at the CNX immigration office, and he said that Non-O retirement cannot be cancelled like other visas. What one needs to do is just leave the country from any exit port, then get a new Non-B (in my case, the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur). So now I am confused. Do I need to cancel the existing Non-O retirement in Chiangmai, or simply let it lapse, and then apply for a new Non-B through the e-Visa portal in Kuala Lumpur? Please advise. Thank you.

Hi All, targeted at Samui residents please.

Can anyone confirm this checklist from Samui immigration (usually in front of counter 4) is the latest for the extension of stay for O/O-A Retirement visa please ? (I am not on the island at the moment)

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi, I moved to Chiang Rai from another province, and my O-A retirement visa expires soon. I'm using the 65k monthly income method. I emailed the Chiang Rai Immigration to ask for a list of required documents. Based on their reply, I prepared my TM30, insurance, lease agreement, bank statement (printed online), and a copy of my passport. I brought everything to the Immigration office at Central Plaza Chiang Rai. However, the officer at the information desk looked over my documents and said they do not accept monthly income from my country😳 He gave me a yellow leaflet and explaining that they only accept monthly income from the UK, US, and Australia. I'm a Polish passport holder, and this is my second extension. What should I do? I would really appreciate any advice or help 🙏 Thank you!

#ChiangRaiImmigration #OAVisa #OAExtend

When a visa is approved via Thai consulate in USA, does consulate mail anything hard copy to me or is it all electronic? TIA

Hello, I’m looking into soft power dtv because I am planning on seeking medical treatment from a “clinic”in Thailand, the treatment ideally needs to last 9 months, so ideally I would need a longer stay visa. However the thing is the treatment I am seeking is technically not medical treatment as the condition is not medically recognised yet so the clinic has been skirting around the corner with aesthetic treatments and hence idk if it can be considered as a Thai soft power activity.

I am unemployed because of the condition and in no place to apply as freelancer. And I am so unwell I don’t think I can do Muay Thai.