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Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Shannon ******
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is it necessary to book 2 weeks in Hanoi applying for the DTV or can I just book 10 days accommodation?

(Does it matter for the application?)
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
I'm getting a monthly retainer from a company my registered business works for.

So if you have to supply any documents with dates on them(like invoices or bank statements showing you got that retainer while in Thailand on the visa exemption), but you don't do any work while in Thailand on the 60 day exemption; does that mean the embassy(will apply in Laos) will make an issue out of that?

Anyone had a similar situation and how did it go?
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Petrov ********
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Hi, how do you show a bank statement for 3 months when the money is in different deposits within the same bank?
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Amit ********
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Morning all! We are heading to Hanoi for our dtv application in January. Can anyone recommend a nice budget friendly place that they stayed at? A lot of places seem to look nice but have some scary reviews.

Thank you.
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Anyone can suggest a cooking course in Phuket (Bang Tao or Rawai area) that can also release documentation for dtv?

Is it necessary that the course lasts 6 months?

I would prefer 3 months as I'm not sure yet what part I want to live in, and definetely want to take part to the course.

Many thanks!
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Zach ********
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I’m working on my application but stuck on the document part as it asks for multiple documents but only allows one file each. If anyone could help me I really appreciate it
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Rudi ***********
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I arrived in Thailand on a non-O retirement visa on October 16th. On October 17th, I opened a bank account with Kasikornbank and transferred 900,000 baht to it. I'm renting an apartment; the owner submitted a TM30 form online to the immigration office. I bought a condominium on November 21st. The apartment building owner immediately completed a TM30 form for me and submitted it online to the immigration office. I'm going to the immigration office on December 18th to apply for a one-year extension. My question now is: Can I still use the immigration certificate, the TM30 form from November 21st, to apply for a one-year extension, or do I need to create a new TM30 form? And who should fill it out? Should I fill it out myself, or can the apartment building owner do it for me? Thank you very much for your help.
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Burkhard ********
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Question about Non-O Retirement Extension in Thailand 🙏

Hi everyone,

I’m on a Non-O Retirement Visa (issued in Vietnam) and getting ready for my 1-year extension at Immigration Krabi.

I keep hearing different information, so I want to double-check a few things.

As far as I know, for the Non-O extension you only need:

✔️ 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account (seasoned 2 months)

✔️ Bank letter (same day)

✔️ Updated bank book

✔️ Passport + copies

✔️ TM7 form

✔️ TM30

✔️ Rental contract (valid on the day of extension)

✔️ ID card + house book copy from landlord

✔️ Fee 1,900 THB

So my questions are:

👉 1. Do I need any health insurance for the Non-O extension?

From what I understand, insurance is only required for the Non-OA visa.

👉 2. Do I need a 1-year rental contract?

My contract is valid but not for a full year — is that OK for the extension?

If anyone has recent experience in Krabi or anywhere in Thailand with the Non-O Retirement extension, your feedback would really help.

Thank you so much! 🙏😊
Nov 30, 2025
14 days ago
Robert ******
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I've applied online on the e-visa website, to create an account and it says it will send a verification to my email address but it hasn't come even after a couple of days. I've tried again and now it says email already in the system and I can't proceed or log in. Anyone had this? What did you do ?
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