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What are the duties and taxes for shipping personal belongings to Thailand with an LTR pensioner visa?

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asked Dec 14, 2022

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Hi, awaiting approval for LTR pensioner visa.  Looks like it's taking longer than we first thought.  Hopefully get it OK soon.

Does anyone know what duty and taxes are charged on shipping personal possessions to Thailand once a long term visa has been approved?  I'm hoping to ship some belongings over but need to have an idea of costs.

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The process of shipping personal possessions to Thailand after obtaining an LTR pensioner visa can involve various duties and taxes, which are assessed based on the new price of items and determined by the bill of lading. There is no standard figure for these costs, as they can vary widely depending on multiple factors, including the nature of the possessions being shipped. It has been noted that customs might levy duties even on clothing items, and there have been reports of informal payments (often referred to as 'tea money'). Individuals have shared experiences where clearing a container can cost around 50,000 baht. Before shipping, it's advisable to contact shipping companies for estimates and more specific guidance.

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Chris *******

Our neighbors just shipped a 20ft container in and it cost

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b to get it cleared.

They even charged duty on their clothing.

We sold everything and started over.

4 years ago

Sheryl *********

@Chris ******

were they also entering on an LTR visa?

4 years ago

Chris *******

@Sheryl ********

that makes no difference unfortunately.

Sheryl *********

😔

Sheryl *********

Ivan *********

Contact Seven Sea -They do small containers to Thailand /The World . They are at Smeeth /Lympne Kent . Google them on the Internet and you will find the Website

4 years ago

Sebastien ***************

And to what I know, they love tea money…..of course, I have no proof and it is just rumours…..but I know 5-10 guys who told me!!!!

4 years ago

Braulio *********

@Sebastian **************

TIT

This is Thailand

4 years ago

Dave **********

@Braulio ********

yes TIT and I paid zero Tea Money bringing in my shipment.

4 years ago

Sebastien ***************

@Braulio ********

thank you, have permanent residency in Thailand, Speak Thai, managed a law firm in Thailand for 15 years and lived there 18 years. Married a Thai, divorced, built 100 businesses in Thailand.

I think I know what is Thailand….. 😉

4 years ago

Sebastien ***************

TIA this is America, have death penalty, 6 times more incarceration than any western country, do not let women have the right to abortion and freedom of speech is super important but not on Twitter or of their social media’s. Cancel culture. No universal health care unlike any western countries and the right to bear arms is so important for the militia…that’s America. TIT and TIA. Not sure which is best, but do not wish to debate, btw, French Canadian here and lived only 6 hours away by car from NYC. But that’s two different universe….

4 years ago

Stuart *********

Sadly there isn’t a set figure. Your belongings will be “judged” by the bill of lading and assessed tax and import duty from that. Pluck a number seems to be the way they do it.

4 years ago