What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?

Nov 13, 2024
a month ago
Bo ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Landed yesterday, on a one-way for you haterz. No hotel reservations either 😂😂😂Must be my friendly face, IO smiled at me, stamp stamp for 60!

Grab is so awesome, the Goose cost me a pretty penny, but oh so worth it.

Best recommendation for a visa agent in Bangkok? Over 50 and DTV both available for me. Wanna get it done upfront so I’m not pressed for time at the end of my tourist. Also I can then start traveling and playing
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster recently arrived in Thailand without hotel reservations and a return ticket yet faced no issues at immigration, receiving a 60-day stamp. They are seeking recommendations for a reliable visa agent in Bangkok, particularly for a DTV visa, and wish to handle their visa matters upfront. The community responses include various recommendations for visa agencies, with several users advising on practical experiences with Thai immigration, discussions about visa types for seniors, and reiterations of the importance of getting a visa sorted before the tourist period ends.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Lance **********
Not sure about Bangkok but if headed to Pattaya - Sasi with Visa Estate Service is a no brainer - she was fantastic and nice person as well. Very thorough and knows everyone in the chain.
Joe *****
What q cliche of a farang loser. Awesome oboto. Haha thailand is a lot of fun and u can get hugh and dri k everyday and everything g will be wonderful. Hopefully u find a lovely woman in pattaya and u can buy her a house and live in bliss. Enjoy!
Amanda *********
Darn.. you forgot the elephant trousers 🤣🤣
Steven ******
New country, new Facebook profile…. What you running from Bo? You must have really F’d up your old life bro !
Chris ***********
🤣🤣 have you got lots of cash , your going to need it 🤣🤣
Greta *****
The Thai ladies are all bracing themselves for impact since your arrival...
David **********
"Ketel One" is available at Villa Market. Thank me later.
Winston *******
Sheridan ******
baan thai immigration
Douglas ********
GO DUDE
Rene ********
Another hero steps into the room. Just because you got away with it doesn't mean that everyone can all the time. Lucky! I did it for years until I got caught and almost sent back to China.
James ************
Wow you’re so cool. Gotcha all tattooed and testosteroned up. Gotcha self all jacked on caffeine and spendy booze. AND! You made a super TOUGH GUY Photo for us. Get some Illegal Narcotics ( I’m thinking it’s a bit to late 🤣) pump down some Viagra and enjoy how much it costs you to leave next week. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Pathetic. We’ve all seen 100 of you come and go. If you like rent a Crotch Rocket and kill a couple people. That’s a predictable outcome as well. Please tell me you’re not American. It’s so fucking embarrassing when you are. 🤡
Peter ********
Lorte liv
Radius ******************
Have to apply for DTV in ur home country
THAI ******************************
@Radius *****************
This is not entirely correct, you can apply physically in other countries.

If applying online then you would need to be in the country you are applying to.
Kate *******
This has Pataya written all over it.
David ********
cool story
Stu **********
Is that an Amish beard?
Stu **********
I remember my first sojourn. Who hurt you bro? It's the land of smiles. Drop the tough guy act. If you don't have an extensive history of staying here then why would IO care about a return flight etc. You're clearly new here. Best of luck
Armando **********
Should of brought the vodka with you from home. Would of been cheaper 😋 last time I was there, I brought bottles of good rum and tequila with me. Lol
Perry *******
Pattaya has many "agents"
James ***************
Go back home a fully blown alcoholic with a body for of oestrogen. Female hormones 😂
Vincent ***********
i have lived/traveled to thailand for 17yrs. spending some time in PI new (just some).

most of the "savvy" visa services are in pattaya hence the number of old farangs there. of course, some elsewhere phuket, hua hin.

this is in pattaya. i assume they can do visa stuff internet only. good crew typical pretty (competent) thai girls in office and western owner.

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for me i got my visa in 2015 and used my US pension letter (county pension) needed few other documents. my understanding is that pension letters are really not accepted anymore only to get/fund a thai bank account.
Nathan ******
Take your shoes off at the door...and try to smile a bit...
Chris ********
60 is normal.
John *********
Have a very pleasant holiday old bean😂👍😇
Alison *****************
Your one day in mate.. report back in 60 days lets see if your face is any worse than it is now !
Jet ********
It’s Thailand, bro. All you need is money.
Jet ********
Have an awesome time, bro I used to live there nine years ago. I miss it every day. I’m working hard to get back there. I still have family there so if you need help with anything, just hit me up I have a lot of family that lives there my wife, my son, and all my cousins and uncles.
Petter ****
Don't drink alcohol. It's very harmful. Drink water instead.
Mohit **********************
I’m Indian and they never asked me shit. I used to come down 10 times a year minimum! 😂
Ellice **********
If you plan to retire and not work, you will need the O Visa, or the OA visa. If you're over 50, and have the required amounts of money, they will work best for you. If you are planning on working, even part time, then the DTV Visa will work well. Compare all the visas and choose wisely. They each come with their own pros and cons.
Des *******
Tinder is over there ----
Nongnuch ********
you look like the guy who will eventually step into trouble 😂
Rob *********
@Nongnuch *******
eventually? This df is an accident looking for a place to happen
Charles **********
Your experience is not unusual. Basically, it’s up to the Immigration Agent if you breeze through or have show a return ticket and where you are staying - but it’s very rare. Enjoy I’ll arrive there in 2 more weeks for 90 days for the 27th time.
Lawrence *********
Just go to the immigration department and speak to them in person. Chang Wattana. Doest take long but it's a hike unless you taxi. Never do any taxi but on the meter unless you have to.
JP *******
Go to Pattaya and find an agent. Easier and maybe a few bucks cheaper.

Welcome to Thailand.
Kristian ***************
Welcome man. The only thing I'd suggest is watch taking pics of alcohol products. They aren't keen on that. Enjoy your stay!
Russell *****
You pooping? Why so damn mad?
Keith *********
@Russell ****
He certainly looks like he's got the shits !
Peter ***********
Luv the Goose..
Faith ***********
🧡 enjoy your time here. F the haterz 🧡
Michael *********
Dude, my only question is how good are the cannabis gummies? Since I don't smoke I was wondering how the Thai edibles were. BTW, happy for ya, be there soon, permanently.
JD *******
WHAT IS DVT Serious Question
Derek *******
now get a job and prove them all wrong ha ha ha. I love that you did everything everyone on these groups says will result in disaster and it worked
Eddie ******
Well all the rest of the worlds lowlife get admitted, so stands to reason you would to
Ricketa ***********
Bo cute!
John *******
I was asked at Thailand Airport on arrival , where is return flight and accommodation i asked why are you asking me this, for 20 yrs never been asked this, he got so angry and refused to serve me, said go to to other counter, which I did , passed through without a word
Brandon *********
Can’t do DTV in-country.
Klaus ********
I respect you for the Goose !!
John *******
Interesting, what Airline?, last I flew with Qatar they made me buy a ticket to Vietnam
Paulie ********
Words fail me what a 🔔 🔚
Dave *********
Do you think Thailand is just a few beer bars with cheap slag’s selling sex try going around to real Thai places if not your could end up building an house in a field somewhere miles away
Mick *********
Enjoy the bar girls
Christian **********
Nice 👍🏽
Bonnie *********
So you got here yesterday and became an azzhat in less than 24 hours. Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know what country you're from. Lucky us.
Johnnie ********
That’s me next week, one way 🛩️✈️💺🛫🇹🇭🙏
Michael **********
Thank you for the info I’m going to do this to, keep posting your info if you can it’s much appreciated
SteBu ******
In the old days …

„Don’t feed the trolls
Rob *********
Everything wrong with Thailand in one post.
Carsten ************
Of course i post a selfie with a bottle of booze after arriving in Thailand. What else could i do in such a boring country.
Jacq *****
This photo looks so miserable and entitled.
Patrick ********
What oh what is wrong with these haters. They think because they have been here a while they are experts. Ridiculous. In fact it is exactly these haters the Thais frown upon. It's very clear that they have learned nothing at all living here. All they really did is bring their stinking attitude here. Pathetic sad and quite embarrassing. Disgraceful behavior.
Julian *******
Blend 37 whiskey and soda , get some local culture
Cliff *********
Best recommendation: get on the first plane back!
Osian ********
All the pats on the back 🤣🤣🤣.

You wanna try it back 25yrs ago with a 1yr old daughter in toe, and if you want internet access it was find a cafe 1bt/1mb, and more often a dial up connection, newbies have no clue what was like back then 🤦
Andy ************
Probably don’t keep this picture up if you’re after a visa. Not a good image
Osian ********
Can you go from tourist visa to retirement or DTV whilst in the country. You may well have already fuked up, may need to go to nearest consulate outside of Thailand. Vientiene is good and a very worthwhile trip, you can fly to Udon get bus to border. You would need to stay in Vientiene for a night or 2, longer if on a weekend. But a very enjoyable experience.
Thom ********
@Bo *******
did you get any actual answers or just people arguing about the quality of tourist they prefer?
Jan **********
nice blouse
Neil ********
Hangover face for sure
Doug ***********
❤️ the Vodka to OJ ratio
Steve *******
Maneratt visa soi post office pattaya Best ever mate!
Lorine ***************
You didn't buy alcohol at duty free?
Jason ******
Might be time to leave this group when the selfie with a bottle vodka starts appearing 🙄🔔 🔚
Gary *******
What a fucking dweeb😂
James ***************
Scrap all that drink crap get on the water and join a gym save the drinking to the weekend save your sanity , stay healthy feel good
Brenda-lee *********
Bolt is better then grab!
Kevin *******
Wow, the haters really came out of the woodwork today, you even got one who feels superior by dint of marriage. On the bright side, there are tons of normal people in Bangkok too, I'm sure you'll love it!

Agents: Thai Visa Expert and Thai Visa Centre. Your surest bet is the Retirement Extension. Should set you back in the neighborhood of a grand. You can read lots of anecdotes about the DTV on this forum, that's better bang for the buck if you don't mind the uncertainty of the different rules everywhere and you have time to set it up.

Don't forget to get yourself long-term health insurance once you have your long-stay visa. I used AA Insurance Brokers and would recommend them, of course there are others too.

Good luck, and welcome to Bangkok!
Adam **********
Haters hating. Everyone was a first timer once. Enjoy the retirement. 🙏
Mick ***********
Ladies, ladies,
Jon ******
Over 50 and DTV might be available for you...but will you get them though???
Igor *********
Well, wishing you all the best farang
Ryan ******
Thailand is lucky to have you !
Ryan *********
What's the plan big man?
Bob **********
You can’t apply for a DTV in Thailand you can apply for the non- o based on retirement sounds like you don’t have 800k in a Thai bank so you’ll have to pay and agent I’ve heard some agents will walk you through the DTV taking you on a visa run for about 160k baht
Ron ****
Full package here lol
Marcus ************
If you want it done quickly contact MyThaiVisa. Highly recommend.
Jim *******
Gray Goose and Monster the best of the Best
Jim *******
Gray Goose great call
Paul *****************
Looks like Bo’s a bit worse for wear 😜
Paul *****************
What the heck are you bleating on about?
Steven *********
Damn. You look like you are about to strangle someone. What's with the angry face and attitude? People in thailand are usually happy
Matty ****
@Steven ********
you didn't hear about the new inmate Visa,???
Vlad *******************
Wow so amazing so special so brave and stunning. And so unique
David ********
Best agents are in Pattata bro, you don’t need to see them in person, PM if you want details
Kevin ***********
Nice one bud enjoy!
Jodi ********
Love the product placement 👌
Ron **********
He's just taking the p!ss out of us all 😅. He's a pussycat and a little insecure methinks.
Lee ********
Enjoy mate.do things your way👍🍺
Kevin **********
@Martin *******
I look forward to watching this Minda being kicked out of the Black Swan penniless mid Dec
Wojciech ********
I don't know you bro but I feel like I could drink that alcohol with you 😂😂😂
Andrew *******
Doc should have been done in your home country
Martin ********
@Paul **********
another post for your collection
Derek ***********
American? I’d guess so. Keep it ballin bro!
James **************
@Derek **********
You got this Bo bro! Let's get fookin wasted yeeee haaaaaaa
Derek ***********
@James *************
you wouldnt wake up soon enough. Your old azz wake up alone and broke.
Derek ***********
James **************
A most excellent post from an exceptionally driven individual.
Derek ***********
@James *************
alien looking mf
Derek ***********
@James *************
You got “beautiful” app? Looks like it
Derek ***********
haha! You’ve been there once I take it… They say that to any boring farang! You’re NOT special!!
James **************
James **************
@Derek **********
I don't need it, I'm a hansom man because the massage girls yell it to me as a walk by. AND they're RIGHT!
John *********
You go get it dude!
Liz *******
I didn't understand anything but enjoy your adventure Sir 🥳🥳
Heather *******
Great sense of humour enjoy your stay 😆
Matthew *******
I thought to get a retirement visa you needed to transfer from another visa not from visa exempt
Brian **********
@Matthew ******
correct. A “non immigrant O”
Mil *****
Haha welcome na

If you need any place to rent contact us ja
@Renti **************************
🙏
Hovvard ******
Hells yeah
Shane ***********
Further more, don't sit at home, your invitation must be in the mail
James ********
Are you holding in a fart?
Shane ***********
Funny Fella are you, land of smiles, be sure to turn yours upside down, I see your pic blah blah, honey is better than vinegar, please don't respond & good luck 🤞
Christopher ******
Why the long face?
James **************
@Christopher *****
he started with 3 bottles of Goose and 3 tins of gummies...he's done 2 of each before the photo I'm guessing...
Samuel ***************
Which city are you in man? If you're in Chiang Mai I know a few reliable people
Peter *********
Jerk
Nathan ************
@Peter ********
harsh. 😜
Gray *******
Welcome.
Christopher ********
Definitely 👍 a soldier on the front lines there ready for war ! Have a great time 👍
Paulo **********
You’ve done nothing that anybody else could have done , now let’s see how it pans out wise one.
Scotty *******
Have a cracking holiday Bo plenty of place around to get your visa sorted just have all your info ready 👍
Brendan ***********
My hero!!!
Archie *******
Quality
Rogerio ******
The Goose cost you a pretty penny??.. isn't it like 1200thb or so?
Kevin *******
@Rogerio *****
really? It's 1000 for a liter of Absolut, I doubt if Grey Goose is 1200.
Rogerio ******
@Kevin ******
made me google, villa market
Lincoln *******
@Rogerio *****
even less duty free 😅
Luc ************
Another first timer 🙄
Philip *********
@Luc ***********
were you not once?
Luc ************
@Philip ********
long time ago, didn't ask stupid questions because was prepared to the fullest.
Peter *********
why wear a hat indoors?
Keith *********
@Peter ********
Probably bald!
Nathan ************
@Peter ********
because he’s cool 😜
Cliff *********
@Peter ********
because he thinks he is a “ stud”
Sheen ************
Another “quality male” arrives. Lucky Thait
James *******
I do like the two piece shirt, looks a very tight fit around the arms.
Radius ******************
@James ******
looks like he sucked a lemon too
Peter ******
Its not the Thai immigration who insist on a return ticket , its some airlines refuse to let you board the flight because of no return flight . As you have such an unpleasant attitude , I will not be helping you
Alli *******
@Peter *****
Thailand gov require a flight out of the country ( return flight) you cannot board the plane to enter or you will be refused. It may depend on your country but that’s the case for Australia to Thailand.
Heather *******
@Alli ******
we only ever have a one way flight never had a problem
Alli *******
@Heather ******
Impossible you have to have a ticket leaving Thailand to enter.
John *********
@Alli ******
This is not the case…well it can be but i have flown in more than 20 times and never been asked about onward travel👍
Lawrence *********
@John ********
You're absolutely mistaken.They might not have asked for it but it is a legal requirement To show outbound travel reservations before the expiration of your visa on arrival in customs in thailand so take your chances and then they send you to a room until you go home in the airport. Thanks , I'll pay fifteen or twenty bucks and buy the onward ticket.
John *********
@Lawrence ********
yep i already know its a legal requirement so i am not mistaken,i just never bothered buying an onward ticket and like i say i have never been chalenged👍
Lawrence *********
@John ********
I went in and out you know, 8 times that's 16 altogether in 18 months and no one ever asked me for an outgoing ticket either.Except if you apply for the ninety day visa when you're out of the country at a thai embassy then they do ask for it. Always. So I'm in Bangkok, 60 to 90 days. I gotta go to a Visa run if I want to just come back and get a 30 day Visa on arrival. Yeah, they don't ask, but if you want to waste your time if you know you're staying longer like I was you wanna get the 60 day and that's at the Thai embassy in whatever country you' are I was in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Vientiane and Shanghai... and then you've gotta show an. Outbound tick.. Guarantee you.
Lawrence *********
However, the advice I would give to friends is not to do what you're doing.
Lawrence *********
@John ********
Congratulations
Peter ******
@John ********
Did you have a one way ticket ? The airlines can see whether you have a return flight or not, they don't need to ask
John *********
@Peter *****
one way always,never once bothered me,lucky me lol
Peter ******
@John ********
Which airlines have you used ?
Lawrence *********
@Alli ******
You can buy a fake ticket for return for ten or twenty dollars. It's actually a real plane ticket, but you just pay the company to rent it for 48 to 70 2:00 until you get into the country.And then it's up to you.You do what you want to do?Maybe you want to go to Singapore or maybe you want to go to Laos or Cambodia or Vietnam for a visit?Go see anchor watt , you don't have to let them pin you down.
Ken *********
@Lawrence ********
What is the name of the company ?
Lawrence *********
@Ken ********
Maybe google go forward and if there's nothing there under that name , just google rent a temporary plane ticket and it should come up. Here's a thing... It's a real plane ticket, so you're not doing anything illegal. Costumes won't stop you.They can't unless you show up drunk like a backpacker with no money and a bad attitude.
Lawrence *********
Go forward maybe
Lawrence *********
@Ken ********
I have to look it up.It's been a while but I was just back in Bangkok.A couple months ago I lived there for 2 years.And so that's how I know about this when I would do.My visa runs
Jason *******
@Alli ******
for tourism
Brian **********
@Alli ******
plus NZ to Thailand
Bonnie *********
@Peter *****
There you go, presenting facts.
Paul ***************
Get the beers in Bo!
Jacob *****
Don't believe half of what you read on here regarding IO. They've always been more than polite to me and I've never been interrogated over onward travel or accommodation.
Patrick ************
@Jacob ****
same same
Ken ********
@Jacob ****
it's not immigration who are concerned about onward travel, its the airline you fly with. If you get refused entry, they are responsible for you.
Brian **********
@Ken *******
correct. The current fine imposed on carriers for allowing no return or onward travel to Thailand is US$
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Ken ********
@Brian *********
that's some fine Brian.
Kev **********
@Ken *******
they where very concerned about it when I landed here last month mate she gave me a grilling 😳 first time ever
Ken ********
@Kev *********
KLM, Humberside airport, questioned me about my single flight. I showed them my visa and then it was ok.

Its the airline's responsibility if you get refused entry, to take you back.
Kev **********
@Ken *******
yes mate correct but it’s also upto the immigration officer it’s the first time I’ve ever been questioned entering Thailand (I entered visa exempt)
Ken ********
@Kev *********
it is the immigration who will refuse your entry, then , the airline, whom brought you, is responsible for your return. Hence why they should check , if you have a single ticket, so they dont have to repatriate you.
Kev **********
@Ken *******
they are clamping down at survanabhumi mate they are getting strict
Ken ********
@Kev *********
yep, they have lots of reasons to stop entry. Im sure this will make the airlines stricter on people boarding with single tickets.

I also heard, they can refuse entry if you dont have 20k baht or equivalent in any currency .
Kev **********
@Ken *******
yea mate it’s upto the airline to

Check but it’s also on the immigration officer they can refuse entry without visa or return flight within 60 days
Michael ********
@Jacob ****
its rarely the IO its the airlines asking for tickets, its on the IATA guidelines for Thailand. More so since covid as airlines can be liable if person has not shown an onward ticket
Duncanc **********
@Michael *******
correct!

(although this liability predates Covid)
Michael ********
@Duncanc *********
Yes was before covid but i travel a lot and normally on one way tickets (seamans) and have noticed a big difference since covid. Before covid guess was asked about 5 % of time i reckon i get asked over 50 % of times now
Duncanc **********
@Michael *******
UK border force has increased the training they give to airline/airport staff

It really does depend which airline and which airport - but as you say it’s increasing. Assume it’s the rule - which it is!
Ralph *******
@Jacob ****
Me too. Travelled here maybe 20 times in the last 9 years and never been interrogated. But, on my last 3 trips the airline has asked for proof of onward travel.
Brian **********
@Ralph ******
same. It was the airline not immagration
Marc *********
Ralph *******
Not ‘haterz’ - just that we would all like such luck.

I guess you haven’t bothered with travel insurance?
Joel ******
@Ralph ******
travel what?
Pat **********
@Joel *****
Next post: Has anyone else contracted Turbo HIV and how long does it last?
Joel ******
@Pat *********
you got no idea...

Absolutely no idea.
THAI ******************************
If you have not already you can try reaching out to our team related to the DTV visa:

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We offer multiple services for this visa type.

Enjoy 🙏
Delu ******
I highly recommend TVC! Their support was incredible from start to finish, making the entire process seamless.

I know my profile might look empty and random, but don't let that mislead you—I mostly use Facebook to browse the marketplace and am active in numerous Thai car clubs, both retro and modern.

That said, if you’re considering TVC’s services, go for it. They’re worth it!
Paul ********
Thai Visa Centre, been with them a few years, reliable and professional.
Keith ******
@Paul *******
Yes! TVC is great! 👍
Magnus *********
They stop me when come to Thailand and want see return ticket.

Never happen before
Jan ******************
What will you tell them
@Bo *******
?
Brian **********
@Magnus ********
me too but it was the airline.
Greg ***********
@Magnus ********
sure the airlines, and even Immigration, sometimes ask. This guy threadstarter can never guarantee anyone that he/she won't be asked. Time wasters
Christian ***********
@Greg **********
exactly, there are never any absolutes when it comes to dealing with immigration. Best to have your ducks in a row just in case.
Magnus *********
Franklin ***********
Wow white guy comes to thailand for the first time this year with 6 weeks left and doesnt get hassled. Crazy!

Go buy a lottery ticket! Luck is on your side!
Terriann ******
I am a female. I have not flown from Laos but I have from Cambodia.
Terriann ******
United States. Usually air Asia or Thai air.
Livinglife *********
says the other white guy
Franklin ***********
@Livinglife ********
its a joke you boon 🦧🦧
Terriann ******
@Franklin **********
I have been flying in and out of Thailand for a year now. Never have I had a return ticket. Many times I did not have a hotel yet. Never a problem. They ask do I have a ticket is say no

They ask where you staying? I say not sure yet. They say 60 day stamp.
Nick *******
@Terriann *****
Me too, from America.
Franklin ***********
@Terriann *****
yea bro its a joke.........
Todd *********
@Terriann *****
you fly from which country on which airline?
Johnny *********
@Todd ********
Laos to Thailand…. 😂
Todd *********
@Johnny ********
lol. This… is why you were not asked
Peter *****************
Worry agent later dude.Get your ass down to cowboy and nana.They are waiting for bom bom.Enjoy
Peter ********
@Peter ****************
long as youve got plenty of condoms and money the girls are happy
Peter *****************
@Peter *******
cash & cards.He need to invest in economy.Merry X mass cone early.
James **************
@Peter ****************
not after a bottle of vodka and 20 gummies they're not.
Dylan ********
I don't think it's the friendly face 🤣. Glad to hear have a great time!
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