Is there any reason I can't get my stamp at the Malaysian land border when re-entering on a DTV visa?

What are the requirements in getting a retirement Visa. I'd like to go there for 90 days maybe even getting an extension. Soon I would like even live there but I don't really know the requirements because they keep changing. Every time I talk to someone The government has changed the law. I love Stay in the

D-condo Which is only a 5 minute wall to the Central festival Mall. This Mall is outstanding and walking distance from the condo. Everything you could possibly won't or need is right there in walking distance.

Start with 90 day and extend. Also have a return ticket that can have the date changed for when it goes pear shaped.

Some mad comments on here... way I look at it, if your over the hill into your 50s plus and are lackingbyour younger good looks... and your pulling 25-30 year old thai girls ... then yeh your gunna get ripped off... I live in krabi with my thai missus and shes good as gold always has been ... im slowly building funds to openna dive center and I have no issues or concerns what so ever about it all... but hey are out there... and they want your money .... be careful

You should know well by now reading this stuff that's a bannana idea.I step at a time.!!!

You must have money to burn. There is an old saying here, never open a business you are not prepared to lose.

Good luck to you having lived bere for 20 years I have witnessed many failed marriages with the foreigner going home with nothing I sincerely hope it won’t happen to you

Get a retirement visa you never know what will happen divorce 7 day's to leave are Get another visa.

Slowly Thailand is becoming a xenophobic country for foreigners. Foreigners who are coming to Thailand now believe it is easy to find a job, open a business, can just come here and live. I can tell you., the atmosphere from 5 or 10 years ago is quite different now. Foreigners are getting squeezed and scrutinized like a common criminal now because the immigration laws are so constantly changing. I don't know if it is still worth coming here to Thailand to live.

Start a business? Forget the staggering number of faring/ Thai businesses that fail here. I assume you are leaving a good job that pays well. I know that I did. I wouldn't retire then work pennies on the dollar. I know some who retired and opened bars. None succeeded. I know guys who retired and thought they could do construction businesses. Failed. I hate to be a doomsayer, but thats the reality. I have done both marriage and retirement VISA. I prefer the retirement Visa if for no other reason it is about half the hassle. Do yourself a favor. Retire..... No side gigs. Just retire and enjoy the freedom that comes with that. If your retirement won't pay enough to retire in Thailand then you don't have enough to retire at all. Unless your business is completely unique you are risking a lot.

You will be stripped of your lifes savings if you pour it into a business or joint account with her.

If you want to work then you will need the marriage visa as you can get a work permit. Many dont seem too know the rules have changed and you only need to employ 1 thai person in your business not 2 or 4 as in the past. My wife is the 1 employee in our business. There are some other rules depending on the size of your company and its structure, but for a simple company like a Cafe you only need 1 thai.

Save time

Once your money is fully settled in your bank

Just set up a bank wire directly to your NEW wife = so she can spend it ALL on her family.

That way it will be gone

You will be broke

Quickly — instead of wasting your time playing at running a business

Or better yet

Take it all out in cash

Pile it outside and set it ablaze

Regardless of your choice

Your money will be gone

Dont open a business TAKE YOUR TIME...SLOW DOWN!!!!

Jim, get ready to buy her parents a new Buffalo.

Yes mate get a retirement visa 100% I’ve been there believe me these Thai women will suck you in and spit you out

Listen to his advise. Don't marry. Don't try and start a business unless you are willing to lose $$. Life and living here can disappoint with the wrong choices made. You will be an ATM before you know it.

This isn’t how you audition for 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way. 🥴

Retirement Visa easier and you are in control. You can’t own property and you can’t own or probably work in a business without meeting some strict guidelines. I agree with take it slow. I was lucky I have a great Thai wife been together 17 years and married 10. I am still on retirement visa looking at doing the LTR next year not sure but leaning that way.

Fuck me there are so bitter old shits on here

Be very careful with your hard earned money 💰

MEN if a woman says marry me or I leave you, help her pack her bags and walk her to the door, stop being afraid to be alone. That way you will eventually find yourself a good woman

Have you met this woman in person yet?

If you are over 50 and have the funds for retirement, then I would avoid marriage, what is the purpose of marriage? If the woman (in any country) is putting pressure on a man to marry, ask yourself why, what's actually in it for us? Women that want marriage so badly, are simply preparing themselves for the future split where they can take half your wealth.

Retirement Visa was much easier for me.

First questions. Where did you meet her and how long have you known her?

Most of my money i lost trying to make a business....

Choose a nice place to live and try to find things you like to do without thinking to make money.

I know, thai wife always want to make business...its in theire genes😉 but only few have knowlege of how business works...

If you can keep her away from alcohol and gambling you already earn more than most thais😁

Slow down. Wait 2 years please. Never mix love and business.

This post literally has all red flags combined.

Marriage visa gives you a pathetic to a work permit.. retirement is no work obviously.

Do not buy a house, do not open a business and do not marry. Live here for a year and check everything out thoroughly before making big financial commitments. Then, if it all goes wrong or you just change your mind you can just walk away with very little loss or legal complications.

K bank I retired here in 2010 and have used K bank for large transfers to buy condos and monthly transfers I have found it to be perfect with no failure in any way and I highly recommend it for the record I have accounts in 3 more different banks however I prefer KBank for all overseas transactions Please don't ask what my other banks are or why I don't use them.

Don’t marry. Live there and learn their culture and customs for one year.

Marriage visa

Listen to what most people have said, slow down, don't get used and dumped. Good, genuine marriages do happen but if she is genuine she will not encourage you to start a business or buy a property that will be in her name. She will wait until you are ready for that, and you should not be ready until you've lived in Thailand for say 5 years. Retirement visa is made for you.

My advice to you is read up on the horror stories about this product your going to undertake before you part with one baht you do not want to become another member of the flying club

Go on youtube bliggers (thai talk with dan,thailand bound) before you make your decision

And for the record it took me 5 thai gfs to find a gem

Look like pure love

Run Forest run

You should be aware that whatever you invest in,you will own nothing if she decides to walk away .The business is set up in favour of the Thai citizen if you part they get everything

Check everything through a lawyer and be aware of their culture and behaviour even in marriage

It doesn’t happen to everyone and sometimes there are happy endings but if it does go wrong and she is using you she really will takes everything from you.

Bank accounts only in your name and leave your money in USA just transfer what you need.

Keep control on your money

A visa based on retirement or marriage but forget all possibilities with being part of a business - you need a work permit and this is hardly possible to obtain. Even as a “helping family member” which many thinks is a possible outcome- it is not. It’s still illegal as according to the law it’s now difference if work is done on a voluntary, unpaid basis.

Just come and spend time here in a relaxing way. You can read up on things and talk to sensible people to see how the land lies. No need to do anything hasty or rash.

I would go marriage visa-more effort to achieve but the correct visa, far easier to attach a work permit and moreover 50% of the financial requirement of its sister visa.

A marriage visa is difficult, I have had an experience with it coming from being marriage in the US. Too many steps you must meet for marriage certificate has to be certified true from US State department. However, you can get marry in Thailand, but you still need to prove that you are single to be able to get marry in Thailand.

Work permit only. But it's really not the right time to start a business here. Thailand economy is at lower

Retirement visa or some other long term visa. Keep the bulk your own money safe back in US and just drip-feed your needs here. Then it's just PAYG from there. Thank me later. 😎

Not even on the ground yet and already planning to start a business with the new wife 🤣🤣🤣

I’ve done both. Retirement is easier and less paperwork and dependency. But theoretically no working at all.

Marriage visa lets you work and has a few budget advantages (cheaper requirements) but also weird bureaucratic pitfalls.

Opening a business is a fine hobby to keep yourself busy but don’t invest more than you can happily afford to fritter away. Having an operating business (actually employing people and paying taxes) adds some heft to your life here and can be a safe and legal way to invest in a property together with your wife in a balanced way.

Take it slowly my friend. Put your toe in the water first before making too many lifelong decisions. Keep some anchor to home as well as many people find this isn't for them and have nothing to return to

I've been married 22yr to a fantastic thai lady. But since we moved 15mth ago, things have changed. I am no 4 now, as 1 = family, 2 = temple 3 = herself. So get adjusted to that possibility as a minimum

There’s a sucker born every day.

I have never heard of a marriage visa before..?

I have never heard of a retirement visa before..?

Good Luck

Don't marry anyone until you've known then for at least ten years 👍

As I am Thai nationallaty and would like to make a point to retirement Visa before one year then year after. You can change it to merry visa. It is best option and save.

You are not allowed to work with a retirement visa. But your stay here will be independent from your wife.

Another seppo simp

Run forest run

another statistic ?

You are doomed

I really think you better think things over

Als ook maar op werken lijkf heeft u ook een werkvergunning nodig, wordt u gepakt kan u op de zwartelijst komen te staan

Retirement visa is the best. Not complicated at all

Good luck , hope all goes well and you have a great life, thailand awesome and thai people are so nice

Keep always a security capital in USA, you never know what's going to happen

If you're about to retire in the US, why consider a retirement visa for Thailand?

If you're planning to operate a business, why claim to be retired?

You're whole situation sounds very fishy. Your post comes across an impulsive and naive.

What I'd say is that a new county/wife/business/retirement all at once is just too much. You're putting yourself into a very vulnerable position.

Another American getting carried away over here. Its not the US. 🙄

One of the problems with a marriage visa is, it's void if you split up. Research that aspect of it.

Don’t

Retirement visa, do not open any business. Kasikorn bank is one of the better banks,avoid Bangkok bank.

Go watch some videos about the pitfalls of getting married later in life. PS.... get a Non O Visa based on retirement, in your country before you arrive. Be independent!!!!! Oh I forgot lots of people recommend KBank , as for me I have both majors and never had a problem with any of them.

Don't marry a thai woman they aren't what you think trust me

how old is she?

You’re better off putting your money into stock market.  You can’t work on retirement visa, Because you’re retired….  you can work on marriage visa or open business, but it should definitely be more of a hobby. 

Filter through the mostly offered bs here and you will see..retirement is easiest, marriage has possible work extension and you show less…. Sorry for the pathetic people telling you to not marry or not do this, sorry that the idiots cant answer you question without spouting their own agenda or stereotyping everybody

I was an independent business man in Canada for 25 years. I've been in Thailand for 10 years and have a lovely Thai wife. When it comes to business here, even amongst the most savy Thai, they open and close like revolving doors. Go slow, pay attention and look around at all the vacant businesses. Maybe consider doing something online. I'm thinking about selling x-ray glasses 😁

Get the type O visa/extension based on Thai wife. This has multiple advantages most of those commenting have no clue about, compared to the type O based on retirement. First as Brandon stated you can get a work permit without having to change extensions. You can not do any work, not even working for no money, on a retirement extension. Secondly, if you open the business as a partnership with your wife you will only need bt1million in registered capital, and only be required to hire at least 2 Thai employees on the payroll to get your work permit. If the business is solely in your wife's name, or solely in your name, then you will need at least bt2million in registered capital, and have at least 4 Thai employees on the payroll. Thirdly, and something to seriously realize if you are planning to make Thailand your permanent home with your wife. By working at least three years, making at least bt40,000 a month, paying your Thai income taxes, plus other requirements (that mean nothing if you don't work and pay income taxes) you can apply for permanent residency, or directly for Thai citizenship. You can never do this on a retirement visa/extension of any kind. By getting either of these then you are done dealing with immigration. Just something to seriously consider. After the first year extension there is very little difference between the documents you need for your next extension if you keep copies of everything. You just need updated bank statements, and new pictures, for both, unless you move.

Do not open a business! You will lose all your retirement. Keep your money in America and have a professional company be in charge of your investments.

This post has got to be a wind-up. No one could be that green.

The ceremony is more important than registration. Everyone in her family saves face. That is what is important here in Thighland.

Never marry or open a business lots of story’s guys losing all their money even if you trust her just have fun

US citizens have a treaty to avoid the Thai farang ratio and shareholder requirements.

Marriage visa will make a work permit available via the US treaty.

3 million condo visa is something I am looking at as extending is less intrusive.

I’d recommend a 90 day Non O retirement visa, obtained from your home country. Then extend in country once you arrive.

Krungsri is best.

Please my friend think abaot this one more time

Do not do it

Biggest mistake of your life

just get an agent to give you all the options and then you decide with the attorneys at the agency - pick a reputable one and pay for it - taking direction here is a bad idea

Open a business she can run….you stay retired she is in work earning her own money employing people and keeps her outta your hair….win win win I reckon

Retirement none O visa is your best option.

Do Not repeat Do Not open or go into business here.

Very quick way to lose your money.

If you seriously want to throw your money away I have a palace In BKK for sale cheap!

DON WASTE YOUR MONEY!

Do not open any business in Philippines or Thailand you will be totally ripped off 🎯

If you do a retirement visa, you are retired....period. Not working any longer. It sounds like you might be rushing and have not spent time in Thailand getting to know how things are. The difference between a marriage visa and retirement is something one should have known well before asking here or about to make the move.

If you are retiring, why are you opening a business? Keep your assets invested in the US. Must better return and be safe.

Do her other boyfriends know about this?

Slow down fella, sometimes all is no what it seems, what type of business, who is going to run it. Is your name going to be on the business what type of visa will you have.

Basically .. Jai yen yen! …

90% of this advice is 100% correct!

In a relationship one year and one month....

Hold on there.... steady.....

Be together at least a few more years or you could become another statistic of men who were financially secure, then were cleaned out because of a romantic idea.

Just saying, slow down

Advise dont marry a Thai woman unless you are prepared to look after her buffalos.

Do yourself a favor and spend about 10 hours watching Thai Talk with Dan

Don’t do mariage visa you are a cuck stuck in Thailand with this

If you’re opening businesses go with a non-B visa ….research the Thai/USA treaty of Amity

I would go with the retirement visa…. if the marriage goes south and a divorce happens you get 7 days to leave country due to the visa being cancelled

Good luck

,,, never invest in a business here in Thailand 🇹🇭, you will loose your investments,,, retirement visa is the best option, don’t be another statistic there’s enough good guys who have been fleeced

Don't even think about it

Bro, I love your enthusiasm, but slow down. Thailand is not like the US. People here will eat you alive and take everything you have. Especially in areas of romantic relationships and business. And often times there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. If I can offer advice, do the engagement ceremony with your wife (not legally married but satisfying tradition) and spend a couple of years just relaxing and observing and learning the social pecking order and language. Living here is completely different than visiting. If your woman is not ok with that, that tells you everything you need to know about her. Study Thai business and visa laws, taxation laws, and learn about the ever present police and municipal people with their hand out demanding money from your business (especially if you are near or in a tourist city). Never forget, you are a foreigner, and your wealth is a matter of luck and will likely never be respected by most.

marriage visa? She has control over your visa. if she goes to the government office and files for divorce you are out of the country retirement visa? You are in control

If you're involved in a business you can not be on retirement visa.

Retirement visa all the way ,, a lot easier to do

I have had both. If you have 800k baht get the retirement visa extension. Unless you have children or don’t have enough money there is no need to get a marriage extension. It’s much more of a hassle and you will be under your wife’s thumb.

Get whatever visa you like but do not open a business 😎😎😎

If there's any chance you would want to work at this business, then there's only one option for you which is marriage visa. A marriage visa has the potential to receive a work permit if the business can support it (between 2-4 Thai employees on payroll depending on how the business is setup). If you don't plan on doing any work at all (not even picking up a napkin someone dropped on the floor), then a retirement visa will present a much simpler extension process each year.

The marriage extension requires you to go to immigration with your spouse, provide more paperwork including various photos around your home together, and then you receive a stamp which requires you to return to immigration after 30-60 days depending on the immigration office. During this time period, they may send officers to visit your house, speak to your neighbors, and check with witnesses about your marriage.

The retirement extension requires less paperwork, and you'll get your extension the same day you go to the immigration office as long as you meet all the requirements.