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What are the best visa options for a retired British-American expat looking to live in Thailand?
Visa ApplicationRetirement VisaNon-O VisaDTV VisaThailand ImmigrationFinancial RequirementsExpat Living in Thailand
Aug 19, 2025
8 months ago
Andy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERLondon Visa Application.
64 year old semi retired nomad dual citizenship male UK/US looking potentially to live permanently in Thailand for the next few years.
Monthly pension of 28K BHT and can meet and exceed 1M + BHT in a bank account comfortably but no active income to show at this time from actual work
I am looking to file for DTV or possibly 1 year non immigrant visa.
Opinions on what is the best option(s) and potentially the most successful?
Thanks in advance.
64 year old semi retired nomad dual citizenship male UK/US looking potentially to live permanently in Thailand for the next few years.
Monthly pension of 28K BHT and can meet and exceed 1M + BHT in a bank account comfortably but no active income to show at this time from actual work
I am looking to file for DTV or possibly 1 year non immigrant visa.
Opinions on what is the best option(s) and potentially the most successful?
Thanks in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A 64-year-old dual citizen from the UK/US, semi-retired and receiving a pension of 28,000 THB monthly, seeks advice on the best visa options for potentially relocating to Thailand long-term. Suggestions include applying for a Non-O (retirement) visa, which requires proof of an 800,000 THB bank deposit. The discussion touches on the implications of living in Thailand over 180 days, which could lead to taxation on remittances.
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Andy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat's the opinion on applying for the DTV successfully based predominantly on fulfilling the financial requirements?
John ****
If you live in Thailand over 180 days they will tax you on any money you remit to Thailand including the 800,000 you put into your Thai bank account.
John **********
@John ***
firstly its 180 days in a calendar year. Secondly only income is taxable, not savings. So you can transfer whatever you like in a year you are not a tax resident and only (assessable) income earned since you became tax resident is taxablePete *******
@John ***
not true, all that happens is that you become Thai tax resident. Having to pay tax is completely separate from being Thai tax resident.John ****
@Pete ******
all money’s remitted to Thailand are taxable. He’s words stating new law .Todd *********
@John ***
Pete thinks he is qualified 😂😂😂Graham ******
@John ***
that is not Thai law as the word accessable was not usedPete *******
@John ***
and the unqualified Revenue Officer told you complete nonsense. No, not all money remitted is taxable, only assessable income may be taxed.Reply to
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John ****
@Pe**
I went to the revenue office and asked !Pete *******
@John ***
and what did the unqualified Revenue official tell you?John ****
@Pete ******
if you can’t trust the revenue officer who then ?Reply to
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Jim *********
@John ***
was that not put on holdJohn ****
@Jim ********
no there has been no official announcement.Max *************
@John ***
It hasn't been implemented and probably never will be. Get it?John ****
@Max ************
would you want to risk a large amount !Max *************
@John ***
I have transferred millions of baht to Thailand. And will transfer more. I'm retired and my transfers are covered by a Double Taxation Agreement.Reply to
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Max *************
@Jim ********
It's not correct at all. Don't listen to him.John ****
@Max ************
I would suggest you go into Jomtien office and ask as I did !Reply to
John ****
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Steve *******
I would suggest Non O (retirement) visa with 800,000 baht in a Thai bank.
Start with a 3 month visa from the UK or wherever you love outside of Thailand, and then apply for 12 month extension.
Start with a 3 month visa from the UK or wherever you love outside of Thailand, and then apply for 12 month extension.
Wannikea *********
Your pension is your income
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