Anyone changed from non-O for retirement reasons to DTV? Reasons/Procedure?

Hey guys, I was wondering what are the pros and cons of a dtv vs a marriage visa? We are planning to get married regardless so is it even worth a me going down the dtv route?

I have no doubt I will get a few but pls refrain from sarcastic comments 🤣🙏

Here comes the much-anticipated travel tax

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I would like to know other expats experience.

Mine is that my wife secured her fiancé visa to the other country almost entirely without my help. Yes, she is very intelligent. She also bought a Thai restaurant in the other country almost entirely without my help again. I had to quit my job to help. Yes, she paid me a lot more than my previous job. Now she is an other country citizen and we both collect other country senior citizen benefits.

My point is…all the expat men that I know and got married in Thailand were unable to bring their Thai wife to the other country.

My conclusion is that it may be easier to get a fiancé visa as opposed to another type of visa.

That’s my experience. What is your experience?

I'd like to thank all the people who have given me valuable info -- great group!🙏

"Hi all,

I have a DTV, and I want to apply for my husband. Can anyone tell me what he requires, please?

For context: I applied to work remotely in Dubai, and both my husband and I are currently residing here as residents. My husband is Irish, and we are legally married with a marriage certificate. He also has the required amount in his bank account.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!"

Question about DTV in Jakarta.

I'm a freelance with multiple clients. One is the most important.

Showing 3 or 4 contracts translated is enough? Do i need to show a portfolio too?

Hello, Do I personally need to transfer in and hold 500k+ baht in my bank for an amount of time before starting to apply for a DTV?

I'm a freelance programmer from UK and I have a client in AUS who pays weekly and lots of on spec jobs and is happy to provide docs to be my sponsor.

I would be prefer to be applying from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but can happily visit Laos, Vietnam, or whatever is recommended.

Thanks

Finally))))), I got my DTV, very happy)

Proud DTV holder here! Just arrived! What cell phone plan do you all recommend? I’ll be here at least six months. Looks like AIS requires a work permit but DTAC/True are cool without? Tips?