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Oct 1, 2025
7 days ago
Katarina *********
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Hello. Are there anyone who recently renewed their thai retirement visa?

My mom’s 15-month retirement visa will expire soon and she wants to renew for another one year. What are the recently updated required documents? She’ll have to renew it in Bangkok Chaeng Wattana Immigration..

We already have all other documents (financial proof and the rental contract, etc) that meets the requirements, except for the health insurance.. Is health insurance certificate required for visa renewal?

And also, what’s the visa renewal fee and the multiple re entry fee?

Thank you in advance.
Oct 1, 2025
7 days ago
Laetitia ***********
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Hello everyone,

I have recently moved to a new condo, still in Bangkok but different area. I will need to have my address changed for my bank account at SCB. I forgot what document they needed when I opened the account a few years ago. Can I just give them my new address at any branch or do I need a copy of my lease or anything else?

Thank you very much
Oct 1, 2025
7 days ago
Divya **********
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Hello everybody! Can anybody tell me if I need get two copies of Certificate of Residence from the immigration to get Thai Drivers License for both motorbike and car? Or I have to get only one Certificate of Residence and then can just photocopy it?

I'm aware that I need to prepare two sets of every documents if I'm applying for both motorbike and car driving licenses. But the Certificate of Residency part is confusing to me. Do I need to get two original Certificate of Residence from immigration?

Also, what are the documents required to get the Certificate of Residence? I have my TM30, Passport copies and rent agreement. Do I need anything else? Is there any fees involved?

Just for reference, I'll be applying at Jomtien Immigration, Pattaya.

Any info will be helpful. Thank you.
Sep 28, 2025
10 days ago
Jonathan ******
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Hello all!

Anyone recently apply through the CHICAGO consulate for a DTV visa with a bank statement of less than 3 full months of $16,000 in your account?

The requirements listed on the Chicago Consulate website for the DTV aren't clear if it's necessary to have 3 full months, or if a shorter time is fine as long as you meet that $16k minimum.

All it says is *"a copy of a recent saving or checking bank statement with an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB or ($16,000)".*

I'm hoping I can apply with 2 months and not have any issues but would love any input or data points from other's recent experience with the CHICAGO consulate.

Thank you!
Sep 22, 2025
16 days ago
Jay *****
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I am reaching out for clarification on the financial requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand. My husband and I are planning to move there and would appreciate knowing whether we each need to maintain 800,000 Baht in our account or if a single joint account with 800,000 Baht meets the requirements for both of us?
Sep 21, 2025
17 days ago
Darren *******
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Morning

Has anyone got there proof of residency from immigration at blueport recently a friend went last week and was told they don't provide them had to go to another immigration office.

I will be needing mine shortly and don't want to waste time going to wrong office

Thanks for any feedback
Sep 9, 2025
a month ago
Kirsty *******
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Just new to this so don't shoot me down if this has already been answered multiple times! But where is the best place to find out which organisation can be used for a soft power visa? Thanks
Sep 7, 2025
a month ago
Harry *********
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Good evening, I would like to know if I have to go to immigration every 90 days, please, with my DTV????🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sep 2, 2025
a month ago
Hi everyone, I'm looking to apply for DTV/SoftPower/Muay Thai academy. Have some questions that need some clarity.

1. Have no proof of income / not working/ unemployed..but have enough funds for DTV requirements

2. Age above 50yrs

What are the chances of it getting approved?

Appreciate any advice I can get 🙏
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