Can you move to Thailand without ever visiting first?

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My husband and I are considering moving to Thailand, but we have never been. Has anyone successfully left the US and moved to Thailand without ever visiting? Please share your experience

Ask Thailand · Answer

Many users shared their experiences and advice regarding moving to Thailand without a prior visit. Insights included the importance of securing the proper visa, like the DTV visa, and having a fallback plan such as keeping property in the US. Suggestions emphasized the value of visiting Thailand beforehand to explore different regions and understand cultural differences. The general consensus urged caution and thorough research before making such a significant move.

Ariella ****** · Answer

That’s a bold move & if you do it you’ll definitely have a story to tell!

Look into visas… the DTV is pretty doable if you have some savings and some remote income!

Mahmood ********* · Answer

Only waist money

From which country do you live?

Avery ******** · Answer

Get a DTV visa from america first before you come.  Best advice I could give :)

Kim ******** · Answer

That’s next trying to maneuver getting visas, banking, and location

Kim ********** · Answer

Most like Thailand. It’s an amazing place but… I can’t imagine putting my eggs in a basket I’ve never seen. That said, rent your place out… see if you can work remotely. Don’t burn bridges etc.

Chuck ********** · Answer

Don’t think you would want to do that! Check it out a few times and see different areas and learn some of their culture to see if it’s for you. Much different from the USA.

Sasi ************ · Answer

Being a Thai I can’t say much about visa but as a Thai living in The USA for most of my career life, I think you’d be fine living in Thailand.

I go from CA to PA, FL and now TX. The way of life in Thailand is much smoother/enjoyable .

With proper visas you’d do just fine there.

I’m planning on retiring with 2-3 years or sooner.

Brandon ************ · Answer

My first trip to Thailand I stayed for a year, as was my plan.  I had already laid out my timeline of booking a hotel for xx weeks, finding a condo to lease, etc.

But I still had everything back home including my house, my car etc so I had a fallback plan if things didn't work out.  Without that, I don't think I would have picked up my entire life and moved everything.  It's easy to test drive Thailand because it's very easy to find somewhere to rent, fully furnished.  If you end up not liking it, the most you are out is your 2 months deposit.

The biggest issue is visa.  Do you have a visa or plans for obtaining one that will allow you to "move" to Thailand and remain long-term? That can be the biggest hurdle that you need to figure out.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

don't overestimate yourself. come for a three-months holiday, travel around from the North to the Central to the South.  Keep in mind from May thru September the weather is hot and humid

David ********** · Answer

If you can make money online do it. Just make sure you’re able to get the proper visas you need because you just can’t move to Thailand

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