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What paperwork do I need to move to Isan, Thailand, and what visa should I consider?
IsanVisa requirementsTM30 formImmigrationExpats in ThailandRetirement visaFinancial requirementsLiving in Thailand
Apr 14, 2025
a year ago
Barry **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThinking of moving to isan to live what paper work would I need
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To move to Isan, Thailand, you'll need specific paperwork which primarily depends on your visa type, nationality, and financial status. Common documentation includes a TM30 form filed by your landlord, proof of income or funds (such as bank statements), and possibly a retirement visa if you're over 50. The conversation highlights the necessity for more detailed information about your situation to provide accurate advice.
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Armando **********
Good luck man, you need way too much shit plus you have to have a lot of money in a Thai bank. Plus proof of monthly income. I would love to move to Thailand but they don't want foreigners here unless they have lots of money.
Ming ****
Barry has a fall for Issan girl. Good luck bro!
Albert *******
The same paperwork you would need to NOT live in Issan . 🤣🤣🤣. It’s about Thailand not a region of the country . Without knowing more about you, no one can help answer your question. Age is a big factor .
Nick ************
You will need a flight ticket for starters.
Nickel *******
Just paper money or no honey
Ingvar *******
A bus ticket
เต๋อ *****
You need the paper that has Benjamin on it.
Dany ********
testament
Paul ********
Bum gun is best, but. if you must, double ply and soft texture on a roll.
Thomas *******
Boring as batshit, nearly went crazy after only 5 weeks there.
Thomas *******
Paper in the form of MONEY
Dennis **********
Is her Buffalo sick 🐃?
Steve ************
money to buy water buffalo
Paul ******
A lot of patience
John *********
Life assurance
Kristian ***************
You'll need toilet paper until you get good with the #BumGun (not helpful, I know)
Porky ******
Been living here for some time, meets an eedork in a Pattaya bar and wants to support her family & build a house for them… it all ends when your money runs out fella.
You know full well you’d need the same paperwork you’d need to live anywhere else in Thailand.
You know full well you’d need the same paperwork you’d need to live anywhere else in Thailand.
Peter *********
Buffalo 🐃 insurance lol 😆
Mike *********
A certificate for mental acuity. You’re MAD!
T ****************
Depends on what visa
Barry **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@T ***************
no visa yet going to get a retirement visaKool *******
@Barry *********
if you do not speak Thai you are going to have a difficult time, as very few speak English. That will be your biggest problem.Reply to
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Pete ********
Charlie's golden ticket and the luck that goes with it love issan but it's darn right boringggggggggg ....
Ray ******
Just make sure you have deep deep pockets
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.Ricky ********
Why would you choose to live in a rice field instead of near the mountains or ocean?
George *********
A box full of
Walt ********
You better go visit for 1-2 months! Nothing to do
Nigel **************
Baht notes in cash
Sean *******
Prenuptial paperwork.
John ************
Dollar bills
Kree ****************
The one that looks like Thai Baht.....
Luc ************
Buy a buffalo and you will be OK.
Tania **********
Better is ask Embassy and, have a good bank account !
Lloyd *********
Sorry, but nobody from Middlesbrough can reside in Thailand. Local rule 🤣
Colin *********************
@Lloyd ********
air quality in Middlesbrough is better than north Thailand these days 😄Reply to
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Phill ******
May sound like a mine field and probably is to navigate the different visas but most things fall into place in Thailand enjoy the ride ! 👍😂
Pete *******
No paper required, just bum gun….
Ben *******
Try a book that explains how not to get bored.
Walt ********
@Ben ******
what city or village... very boringBen *******
Well, cities have a bit more to do but village life is pretty slow and mundane, and more mosquitos.
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Alastair *******
Have you tried Google?
Shane ***********
@Alastair ******
have you tried not being sarcasticNick *******
@Alastair ******
there is lots of conflicting information on Google. Better to also ask people that have done it. You know the sort of people you mind find in an advice group 🙄Reply to
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Peter *******
No different to living anywhere else in Thailand. After move file TM30 with local Immigration Office.
Jeffrey **********
When you do find a place you're moving to the owner needs to file the paper TM30 which says where your current residence is
Stuart *********
@Jeffrey *********
as @Lawr****
said. A TM6 was the old paper arrival/departure card that you used to have to fill out on the airplane or at a land border.As of May 1st that’s going to be superseded by the TDAC.
I suspect you’re thinking of a TM30 where the hotel or landlord file the fact that you’re resident at their property.
Lawrence ********
@Jeffrey *********
TM6 is entry card, which is being replaced by TDAC (online). You mean TM30 or something else.Reply to
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Thomas *******
@Lucky *****
excellent. Hell, I'm dead, do what you gotta do.Reply to
Thomas *******
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Monn *********
ATM Card.
Nick *******
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Barry **********
ORIGINAL POSTEROk English age 65
Barry **********
ORIGINAL POSTERStill in England mate
Simon *******
@Barry *********
where are you living now.,I would look for an agent when you are here to get a retirement visaReply to
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Napalak **********
Te only paper that you need is the one issued by treasury!
Stuart *********
You’re going to need to provide way more info to get anyone to be able to answer you.
What is your nationality, what is your age, Isan may suggest you’re married to a Thai (although that’s just a guess - I can’t see why anyone would who isn’t would move there - subjective for sure).
No one can answer your question without way more information.
What is your nationality, what is your age, Isan may suggest you’re married to a Thai (although that’s just a guess - I can’t see why anyone would who isn’t would move there - subjective for sure).
No one can answer your question without way more information.
Chang ******
@Stuart ********
best answerSteve ******
@Stuart ********
exactly im moving to issan but from pattya and originally from uk 😊Porky ******
@Steve *****
Melt 🙄Sylvia ********
@Steve *****
all the rules are the same to live throughout thailand so all you need is transport, then register your TM30 at the nearest immigration and possibly move bank account to that provinceStuart *********
@Sylvia *******
Bank statements often have to come from head office regardless of your branch you use.Steve ******
@Sylvia *******
I'm with bank of Bangkok I move from pattaya to ban dong mo thong only got to go to sakon nakhon city register my new address easy as that 😊😊Stuart *********
@Sylvia *******
There is no requirement to have a bank account in the province you’re applying for a visa/extension. There probably would be a need for a TM30 for that province but as we know nothing about what they are trying to do it’s hard to advise.Sylvia ********
@Stuart ********
the OP has explained in the comments he's english and moving from Pattaya. When I go to Isan there is additional fee to withdraw from Pattaya account, plus complications to get bank letter to renew annual visaStuart *********
@Sylvia *******
No fee if you use cardless ATM option on your phone.Reply to
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