Hi , looking for advice. I’m a U.K. citizen and own a condo in Thailand already. I will be retiring next year to Thailand permanently. My question is regarding a visa to stay in Thailand . I have the required funds to deposit in my Thai bank account but is there a visa that lets you keep the funds in the U.K. but show proof that you have them and it’s compulsory to buy medical insurance?

I don’t want to go through an agent.

Thanks for reading

Is anyone else on a DTV here feeling that Thailand isn’t for them? Where are you planning to go next?

Hello - DTV walk in appointment in Laos coming up and

I'm looking for feedback. For what? For some draft-answers for the application form. There are some points where I struggle a bit.

Recently I paid for a certified 8 month Muay Thai course. And I have proof of last 3 months 500k in bank account.

It would be so nice if I could get some insights/ feedback to my draft:

--Current Occupation / ອາຊີບປະຈơບັນ (specify position and employer)

My struggle: Currently nothing.. I live off of savings and also my father gave me some resources good for the next few month, one off.

What I actually do is: Preparing to start a small remote business/ freelancer structure with no dealings with Thailand. Customers will be businesses from UK/ Ireland/ Germany mostly.

Any advice here about how to best answer that question?! (my main concern). I am an honest guy that loves Thailand seriously - and I also will of course do the soft power activity - Muay Thai. So how can I deal with that question?

--TEL / EMAIL

Thai TEL OK - or better a EU/ foreign phone number?

--Proposed Address in Thailand

I rent a condo in BKK until March 2025. I will write this address..Do I need to attach proof?

--Date of Arrival in Thailand

22th November - is this too soon?!

--Traveling by

Don't know yet. Laos with bus to Udom and then plane probably.

What would you write here?

--Duration of Stay in Thailand

I don't know. I plan to travel to Malaysia in 2 - 3 months for 2-3 weeks.. OR: can I write sth. like: "Duration of stay as per DTV visa requirements, if DTV visa granted (less than 180 days per [each] entry)" ? :)

What did you guys write here?

--Name and Contact of Guarantor in Thailand

Can this be blank? - If not I would write sb. from the Muay Thai school. Even though of course it's not a guarantor. I'd assume this is a question for another type of Visa.

--Name and Contact of Guarantor in Lao PDR

Can this be blank? - If not I would write name of hostel owner.

Thanks - your input/ feedback is highly appreciated.

Hello everyone,

after only 5 days of processing time (Frankfurt, Germany) I have received my DTV visa.

I have uploaded my passport with my bio data, my ID card as proof of residence, confirmation of current bank balance from Sparkasse + 6 months bank statement (everything blacked out except for the date and the amounts) and my employment contract, as well as additional agreement with remote office approval and a commercial register extract.

Will HCMC or Hanoi accept current balance of 500k from two different bank account

Krunsgri + Lloyd’s in UK.

If I manage to borrow money from back home would rather not send it ….to my Thai account and back

Could lose nearly 10,000 in fees + conversion I think

Is there a full list of everything we must submit when applying for a DTV Visa? I will go to Jakarta and apply in person nxt week. I will bring

* Passport copy

* Muay Thai gym receipt

* Muay Thai gym’s company registration + the owner’s passport + work permit

* Three months of my bank statements

* Two photo copies of my face

* Cash for the visa application fee (IDR 5,600,000)

* Proof of stay (Jakarta hotel booking)

Do I need anything else?

Also a big thank you to the admins and members, this group has been amazingly helpful.

I’ve rented a condo in Thailand. Tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Thailand and moving into my new home. I have a DTV visa, and this will be my first entry into the country with it.

1) When should I go to immigration for the TM30?

2) If I need to do it immediately, will spending my first night at a hotel mean I won’t have to file the TM30 for the next 90 days?

3) For the first TM30 application, can I go to the immigration office, then do the renewals online?

Apologies, guys. I’m a bit new to all of this. Hope this thread helps others too.

Can I legally move to Thailand if I am married to a Thai national?

Hello to everyone 🫡

I want to come to Thailand for a extended holiday… I sold my truck and its time for a holiday too 🙂

Please help me with the knowledge about tourist visa requirements 🙏🏻

How much money do I need to have/month for a good holiday?

Is the country safe?

Are theives there?

The police have power?

If make a mistake, they send you to jail or they judge you first?

Thanks for your answers!

Hey guys, I am planning to move to thailand as a digital nomad and still deciding where to live. Here are my thoughts below:

* First thing first, I don't wanna live in Bangkok. It's so chaotic for me

* I wanna live by the sea

* I don't wanna live in a super small place, also not really huge city as well

So, I thought Pattaya would be nice choice, what are your opinions?