What are the options for obtaining a visa for moving to Thailand, particularly for expats on a fixed income?

I have a DTV visa went through an agent hear in Bangkok it was easy thry took care of everything. I can send u there way just message me

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Thai Visa Centre. If you're looking for an excellent agent. These people provide fantastic service.

You could see what information you would get by asking Google. He is everyone's friend

I would suggest you use an agency, most know what to do and what is needed!!!

The place to start is your nearest Thai embassy, they are usually very helpful and also all the information you require is on the website 👍 Use Facebook advice at your peril

Having income is not sufficient to apply for a DTV, the DTV is primarily designed for digital nomads but also supports a number of soft power activities. So you first need to decide if you will work remotely from Thailand, if so you show the data to support that and apply using the Workation option. For soft power you sign up for an approved course of a minimum of 6 months duration, preferably longer, and apply using the documentation provided by the course provider

How much is 1.5 million baht in Canadian dollars

You probably want to come on a tourist eVisa. This you start now. Once you arrive you shop around for the best price for a Non-O visa (retirement). I assume if you are retiring from a job you are 50+.

Before you leave the US get your banking situation worked out (sounds like you already have). Opening some bank account types outside of the US is difficult.

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Tip "Non" means Non immigration. You will see "Non" prefixed to most visa.

Are you 50 yet?

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Bangkok. Hmm 🤔. There are better places but maybe you’ve been to Thailand before ? We’re currently in Hua Hin. Have a look see. It’s a small seaside community with a friendly community feeling. The Thais are warm and welcoming. The expats , not so much. As you can see from some of the comments here , many are very rude and disgruntled. Avoid them like the plague.

You mentioned your VA . I’ll say this in reference to that part. There’s the Philippines. Reason I mention is it’s got a VA hospital for Americans

totally not ready to live full time in the LOS

Bangkok sucks. South is nice beaches and north is mountain and cheap super cheap. Good luck

Honey look up the black expats in Thailand group and ask there so you can actually get an answer instead of rude comments

You could come to Bangkok then get an Ed visa that is basically a year visa

cost is around ฿30k-฿45k for the course of your choosing

Then you have your own costs associated with the visa which will run ฿30k-฿45k for the year

Look into language schools, cooking schools, Muay Thai schools that support the ed visa

Pro tip….if you go for the ed visa you get a free class before you buy the course so go sit in the class talk to students and ask how the visa works language class is teachers etc for that school…go to at least 3 or more before you decide

This will give you time to save money and travel around Thailand…many people want Bangkok then decide Bangkok isn’t for them

Just fyi: not visa related but VA related sign up for the FMP via the Va website so your medically covered for all your service connected disabilities (0%-100%)…it’s a reimbursement style setup where you go to any hospital or clinic pay upfront keep the receipts submit to the Va and in super fast Va speed you get reimbursed 150-250 days later…you get 2 years from the date of receipt to submit

Go through an agent its easier

An LTR visa may also be an option to consider if you qualify. It’s a much lengthier process but it’s better in the long term since it’s valid for 10 years and you renew at the 5 year mark.

you need the 500,000 THB equivalent in your account for a minimum of 3 months, no matter how you turn or twist it. WAKE up and accept the rules

You have to be outside of thailand to apply for the DTV. Do you have the 16k in the bank account now? If you come to Thailand on a tourist visa, you can travel to a neighboring country (e.g., Vietnam) for a month or so and apply for your DTV there. You will likely need to apply for a DTV soft power like a cooking class since you're not working.

DTV visas are dependent upon application outside of Thailand. Meeting up with an agent in Bangkok and working on your visa there is not possible. Malaysia may be your best option for applying outside of Thailand. I've heard there is a quick turnaround in the application process. Good luck. 🙏🇹🇭🙏

You need minimum three months showing the 16 K in the account