This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Jerry ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello Australian Applying for a non immigrant O 90 day retirement visa. looks like they want insurance now! ? PS

Ok don’t need insurance thanks for the info’

BUT has anyone gone through the whole ridiculous process online to get to the end and clime on payment and it’s totally FROZEN !!

I’m in Australia

TIA 🙏🏼
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Sohlen ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi!!

I am currently in Germany and have applied for the DTV visa. However, I would prefer not to wait for the approval in Germany. My plan is to travel to Thailand in the next few days under the visa exemption scheme. Once the DTV visa is approved, I would then travel to a neighboring country such as Vietnam or Cambodia, and re-enter Thailand a few days later—this time using the DTV visa.

Would this be possible?
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Mark ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I'm moving to Thailand from the U.S.; my wife is a dual citizen Thai/U.S. I previousy lived in Thailand for 3 years.

Question please: I'm retired from the U.S. government and have health insurance that covers me anywhere with no limits, but it does take some time to arrange payment.

In cae I am injured or sick and in the ER or in hosptial in Thailand, I assume that I should also have Thai medical insurance immediately available.

SInce I have my U.S. insurance, any suggestions on insurance companies in Thailand to speak with? I assume that my insurance cost will be greatly reduced(?), as ultimately my U.S. insurance will cover all costs.

Thank You!

Mark
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
I fulfilled my request to DTV that I would arrive in Thailand in 4-6 months from today, was that a mistake?
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Buzzing just got the email. Approved. London. Used Siam Legal. Very good. What part do you print & laminate? Thanks
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Pedro *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
In terms of the bank statement, it's just a paper with the overall balance or must include your transactions in the past months ? Thanks
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Do you need a health insurance policy for the DTV? If yes, then for how long?
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Ross **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi everyone,

Currently in Thailand living in Bangkok on the DTV (soft power).

Just looking to clarify do I have to do my 90 day report at an immigration office?

And I have to exit the country before the 6 months? Any advice of where to go to? I’m just looking to fly out and straight back as I have my dogs in Bangkok.

Please no hate and thanks for any advice in the easiest option to sort this.
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Dorothy ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Question: Just trying to find out how majority when about the visa process. 🤔

Did you wait until you got to Thailand to apply for your long-term visa?
Nov 13, 2025
a month ago
Eric **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I will need to apply for a DTV from the UK embassy.

What are peoples experiences of applications through there?

Having looked through a lot of posts etc, I am still confused by what is actually required by the London embassy as requirements seem to differ greatly between locations.

I have been told that London only requires the bank balance on the month of the application, not 3 months, that they do not check previous earnings ( I do have them ) and other diffferences in some requirements.

I would be applying as a freelancer with a portfolio of apps and my marketing business.

Could people who have actually applied through the London embassy please confirm what the emabasy actually requested so I can be fully prepared.

There is so much conflicting information out there that I need a better perspective from people that have actually done it.

Thanks
Page 152 of 6806