Recently arrived in Thailand on a 90-day Non-immigrant "O" visa (married to Thai national, US passport ). My wife's employer here told me I need to have 400,000 baht in a Thai bank for at least 2 months in order to request visa extension of up to a year. I have seen others on this page refer to an 800,000 baht bank requirement. Is it 400k or 800k?

I am new at this.

Thanks.

Deciding whether to apply for DTV under Muay Thai or a cooking class. For Muay Thai I've been in contact with Tiger Eye gym in Bangkok and they seem responsible and professional. For cooking I'm looking at Bangkok Cooking Academy, also seems legit. I'm kind of leaning more towards cooking because it's something I've always wanted to learn but the courses are a month long. What happens once you've complete the month long course? Do you have to keep signing up for month long courses? With Muay Thai I've dabbled in it before and I wouldn't mind doing it 1-2 times a week long term.

I have heard different things regarding this..much obliged if anyone knows the answer: Does one must have a visa OUTSIDE of Thailand (tourist visa for example, to GET another Visa while IN Thailand( O-Visa for example) OR can I simply come into Thailand with the now 60 day Visa Exemption stamp(and possible 30 day extension) and THEN apply for a Visa while IN Thailand(before my visa exemption time limit expires)? I ask this because I've read that one NEEDS a Visa to change to another Visa in the Kingdom of Thailand. ALSO have read that one can come to TH on a visa exemption and then get a Visa in Thailand. (Which would be easier and simpler). Would anyone specifically know? Thanks in advance, Mike D.

Has anyone applied for a DTV + dependent DTV in Phnom Penh? I am trying to figure out if a balance of 500K or 1 million is needed for two people.

Additionally, can both applications be processed at the same time or does the primary applicant need to obtain their DTV first? Thanks for your help!

What happens if I quit my job after arriving in Thailand? Any idea if they would randomly ask for updated documents during my 180 day border runs

Can one apply for DTV online on thai e-visa, before returning to home country on a re-entry permit ?

I currently hold a business visa and would like to switch for DTV, but seems kind of risky to cancel my current visa before traveling to home country to apply for DTV

Hi All,

I’m new here, first post, please be nice.

I have spent roughly 2 days, approximately 10 hours reading previous posts before posting. However, it’s hard to get definitive information when so much of it is contradictory.

I also apologize in advance for the length of this post. Moderators, if this post is too long just delete it. I’ve got a copy and can re-post in smaller chunks. Readers, don’t flame me, just move on if this is too long for you to read. Thanks!

Me:

50+, have 800K for the bank deposit, in good health, no criminal record. I believe I will have no problem qualifying for the Non-immigrant O-A visa. Dual US and Australian citizen. I intend to enter on my Australian passport, assuming either is equally “good” with Thai immigration. I will be living with a friend in Bangkok, so in a private residence rather than a condo with a signed lease.

Visa:

I have no problem paying an agent, and that was my original plan. However, after reading posts in this group, I don’t want to be locked in to using an agent for each year’s renewal.

I emailed a visa agent (not one from this group) for some general advice. Here was their reply:

Questions:

· *If I intend to get a retirement visa, it is ok to first enter Thailand on a 90-day tourist visa and begin the process of the Non-O visa?*

· *Or is it wiser to get the retirement visa outside Thailand i.e. in Australia first? I would prefer the above.*

· Can I get the Non-O visa within the 90-days of the tourist visa? I believe I would have no problems with the eligibility and financial requirements.

The most important requirement to get a retirement visa in Thailand is to deposit 800,000 THB in your Thai bank account. If you already have a Thai bank account (Note: I do not), you can enter Thailand with a tourist visa and then begin the process of a Non-O retirement visa as soon as you arrive in Thailand and deposit 800,000 THB into your bank account.

In case you do not have a Thai bank account, we would recommend you apply for a Non-Immigrant type O from the Thai Embassy in your home country before coming to Thailand. Since the recent changes in Thai bank regulations that have not allowed tourists to open a Thai bank account. If you enter Thailand with a tourist visa, we are unable to assist you in opening a Thai bank account.

However, if you enter Thailand with a Non-O visa (3 months) obtained from the Thai Embassy in your home country, we can help you open a Thai bank account so you can then deposit 800,000 THB into your account after you open an account. For extending a retirement visa in Thailand, a deposit of 800,000 THB must be maintained in the bank for 2 months before starting the visa extension process.

In the past, we offered assistance in opening a Thai bank account and applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand with a tourist visa. However, Thai banks have updated their regulations, and now a tourist visa holder can't open an account. As a result, if we can't help clients get a Thai bank account, we are unable to assist them in applying for a Non-O visa as well.

>>> From other posts in this group, it seems that Siam Legal could help with getting the bank account, even if one entered on a 90 day tourist visa? Is this still correct? <<<

· *What about first getting a DTV for 180 days, then progressing to the Non-O visa?*

The DTV visa application must be submitted in person at your local Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate. Changing from a DTV visa to a Non-O visa is impossible since it is a different visa category.

Further research on getting the Non-Immigrant type O from the Thai Consulate in Sydney:

[[members only]), which has a link to:

[[members only]/), and finally:

~~Long-stay (O-A) for foreigners aged over 50*.~~

Edit: I was confused, this should be Non-O visa for foreigners aged over 50+, NOT O-A visa (thanks Brandon)

Its requirements are:

1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document

2. Photograph taken within the last six months

3. Document indicating current location

4. Letter of qualification endorsement issued from Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) (valid for only 60 days since the date of issue)

Finally, summarizing the above as well as other posts in this group, here is my plan/checklist:

1. Get Non-O visa in Australia before travelling to Thailand. This will be for 90 days.

2. Have my friend complete the TM-30 once I arrive at their place. I assume private citizens can complete the TM-30. I think it also wise to have them come with me to any immigration or bank appointments.

3. Question: Given the Non-O visa, the TM-30, plus my friend coming with me to the bank, do I also need to first go to immigration to get a Residency Certificate, as I have seen from other posts?

4. Open a bank account. Have my friend come along: vouch for the TM-30 plus translation help if needed. Dress well for the bank visit. Politely ask for the manager if there is pushback.

a. Is it possible to open two accounts with the same bank? I would prefer the 800K THB not be comingled with my everyday account.

5. Transfer 800K THB into that account from my Wise online bank (cheaper currency conversion from AUD to THB).

6. “Season” the 800K for 2 months.

a. Is this required in the above scenario?

7. After two months, get required documentation (bank book, letter, etc) from the bank verifying the 800K THB.

8. Book an appointment with immigration to extend the 90-day O-A for 1 year.

Lastly, I *would* like to use an agent for any required 90-day visits to immigration. I value my time more than the cost of paying an agent 3 times a year for this service (I assume the annual renewal must be in person). Would an agent help me with this service if I did not use them to get the initial visa?

Again, apologies for the length of this post. Please correct any errors in this planning checklist. Thanks and best regards…

Hi

Many people here say that they do the TM30 themselves. Some posted that they use the TM30 online portal or TM30.io.

The TM30 form is for landlords.

A guest can do it probably when he show some documents from the landlord (copy of ID, Household registration book (Tabien Baan), letter of autorisation).

Filling out the form on your or landlord's name (autorisated by landlord's letter?

And how does it work online?

According the link below only landlords can register TM30 online.

[members only]

Can one of those who say they did the TM30 online explain how this is possible as a guest.

Do you register on your name as a giving authorization person?

Are landlords are willing to give guests an autorisation letter?

Thank you.

Hi. Wondering how many successful DTV holders here from London embassy ? Or if any one from Uk had problems obtaining. My personal experience is only for NON B multiple entry in April this year. Instead of multiple I only get single entry but was charged x3 for multiple and I know I can forget about the refund.

Sorry if this is something real simple that I am missing, I have tried looking multiple places but can't seem to get the answers I'm looking for. I am currently on a 60 day tourist visa exemption. Going to bkk immigration this week to extend for another 30 days. When those 30 days are up, can I leave Thailand and come back in on another 60 day tourist exemption visa? Or is there a limit to how many you can do in a year?