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How can I obtain a long-term DTV visa for Thailand with limited finances?
DTV visaThailand visa rulessoft option visaThai immigrationbank account requirementsvisa durationexpat advice
Feb 25, 2025
a year ago
Frank *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHow's it possible to get a soft option DTV that lasts 5 years???
That's a lot of cooking and music festivals lol
I'm skint, but I have a Thai girl who owns her own condo and has a bank account. What can I get away with?
That's a lot of cooking and music festivals lol
I'm skint, but I have a Thai girl who owns her own condo and has a bank account. What can I get away with?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The possibility of obtaining a soft option DTV that lasts 5 years is complex and often involves financial requirements such as a minimum bank balance of 500,000 THB. Comments suggest that personal connections or assets, such as a Thai partner's condo and bank account, may not be sufficient alone. There are also various opinions on alternative options like marrying a Thai citizen to secure a Non-O visa. Additionally, there are concerns about the scrutiny of ongoing visa status and documentation requirements over time.
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Henrik *****
Your visa, your bankaccount.
Read at least 2 weeks back in the group, all the great info is found there
Read at least 2 weeks back in the group, all the great info is found there
Grant *********
What eva money u have put it in the girls bank acc. Nice contribution to your future
Frank *******
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not much lolReply to
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Braulio *********
Remain in the UK
Alan ******
We all believe you
Alain ***************
My doctor wrote a letter that I need medical treatment every 3 months with the next few appointment dates o have to be in the hospital. So I need my soft power activity even after DTV is finished
Vinson *******
@Alain **************
your health problems are one of the principal reasons that they don’t want youNo
Country is looking for visitors who become a drain on their country.
Your health problems are or any other problems , aren’t their problem
Ian ********
@Vinson ******
trueAlain ***************
@Vinson ******
I drain nothing as I have insurance that covers more than i needReply to
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Adam *****
Marry her and get a non O
Paul *******
Remain in the UK.
Frank *******
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yeh, I know Yr right mate, I'll keep visiting on the exempt system and take the flak from 'er indoors lolThanks to everyone who kindly replied 👍
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Jamie ******
What do you need to show to verify your freelance status ?
Ian ********
@Jamie *****
what type of freelance BABY 😉Jamie ******
@Ian *******
ask Frank shrimpReply to
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Rene ******
You dont need soft power of 5 years. People get/got away with some weeks training or even 1 dentist appointment at some embassies.
But This is Thailand and too good to be true. Maybe they will check in some year(s) if you still have a valid reason when entering. Maybe they won't.🤷♂️
At least for extension for the extra 180 days you have to reproduce all the intitial paperwork at this moment, so that would be hard with a short course or treatment
But This is Thailand and too good to be true. Maybe they will check in some year(s) if you still have a valid reason when entering. Maybe they won't.🤷♂️
At least for extension for the extra 180 days you have to reproduce all the intitial paperwork at this moment, so that would be hard with a short course or treatment
Mark ********
Stay at home is the best thing...
Peter ******
Nothing . It costs money and money is needed to be in your own bank account
Stuart *********
You’re going to need to somehow acquire 500k and then go off to a nearby country to apply. The fact that your girlfriend owns a condo and has a bank account is irrelevant.
Mark ********
@Stuart ********
it’s ok she has an atm card! 😉Jim ***********
@Mark *******
is it hers or her boyfriends cards ?Mark ********
@Jim **********
wild guess hahaJim ***********
@Mark *******
someone's lost cards and turn. Next .....Reply to
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Garrett ***********
@Stuart ********
What if she also owns a car?Paul *******
@Garrett **********
she can drive him to the borderStuart *********
@Garrett **********
Oh well then if that’s the case you get free entry in to Thailand and can stay as long as you like. Car owners are important here…..Stuart *********
Just in case someone thinks this is actually the case then please note I’m being facetious.
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Yhadnapa ***************
@Garrett **********
if owning a condo is irrelevant, i don’t think car will be relevantReply to
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