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Aug 2, 2025
3 days ago
Hi all,

Looking at getting a DTV and returning to Thailand, but I keep hearing immigration is getting stricter.

Currently in Vietnam, Swedish citizen, programmer, have the required finances.

Just left a startup, now between jobs (own a consultancy company, but no invoices for the past year). Multiple visa runs, tourist extensions, one-day overstay. Last entry immigration told me I won’t get in again without a DTV.

Should I expect issues with my background? Anything I should prep for?

Thanks!
Aug 1, 2025
4 days ago
Peter **********
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Hi

Just wanted to ask the question is it possible to get a retirement visa

With out the 800000 bht in a bank account

I have an income off 80000 bht per month

from pension and super

I also keep reading that the bank are making it harder to open accounts

Is this an option for me to get the visa

Appreciate any advice

Cheers
Jul 31, 2025
5 days ago
I just had my DTV (workcation) approved from Canberra, Australian Embassy.

Applied July 1st, asked for more documentation (proof of being able to work overseas) on the 4th and approval came through last night (30th of July).

A few things I've seen people ask about:

I had a sponsorship letter from my parents

I am a freelancer and wrote a letter on behalf of myself with my own company letterhead.

There was some good advice in this FB page, so thank you!
Jul 22, 2025
14 days ago
BronzeO********
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Let's say I want to come to work on my business idea (app) and can document how it's legit and the viability / plan etc. Can they use my investment income of $30,000 over the past year to satisfy income. I've always got 500k THB in my bank account and fairly strong investment accounts etc.

If I document everything in a compelling way will I get approved?
Jul 21, 2025
15 days ago
Hi everyone,

I’m currently on a DTV visa, and my boyfriend is here on a student visa. My 6-month stamp is expiring on August 13, so we’re looking into doing a border bounce, and I’d love some advice based on recent experiences.

These are the options we’re considering:

– Nong Khai (Laos) – Has anyone on a DTV visa done a border run there recently? Is it still straightforward?

– Cambodia by car – We have a car and were thinking of driving to Siem Reap, but I heard there might be land border closures. Is this still possible right now?

– Flying to Vietnam (Da Nang) – This might be the backup plan if land routes aren’t an option.

If anyone has done one of these recently or has any updates—especially about Cambodia—I’d really appreciate the help. Just trying to plan ahead before my stamp expires. Thanks so much 💛
Jul 20, 2025
16 days ago
Guz ********
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Up to now I've been renewing my extension of stay using an income affidavit from my consulate. The writing is on the wall that this will be discontinued at some stage in the future. Is depositing min 800k in my Thai bank 2 months prior to visa renewal sufficient? I read somewhere between the lines that you have to maintain a min of 400k over a 12 month period.

Thank you
Jul 19, 2025
17 days ago
Mick *********
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Hi, I have been married to my Thai wife 25 yrs next month. She has lived hear in the UK for most of that time.I am currently building our house in Thailand. I have the land, I have built the boundary walls & raised the ground level ready for the house build to start. I am due to retire in 3 yrs. What would be the visa I need to stay the longest time without renewing?? If it’s only a few months the I don’t want to waste money building for nothing. What would my best option please?

Thanks Mick A
Jul 18, 2025
18 days ago
Yorgos ********
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Do you get a fine if you don't submit your 90 days report with a DT visa? And if yes, where do you pay it?
Jul 18, 2025
18 days ago
Steven *********
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Can you apply for a retirement visa with multiple entries once you turn 50 and already in Thailand on 60 days visa free ??
Jul 14, 2025
22 days ago
Mark ******
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If you want to stay in Thailand without depositing 800,000 Baht in a Thai bank account I occasionally see people advise obtaining an OA visa, doing one border bounce after approx a year and then when the visa expires after nearly 2 years return to the UK and apply for a new OA visa to start the process again. I'm just curious if this can be done, for example, during a 1 month holiday or do you effectively have to stay in the UK for 183 days to re-establish yourself as a permanent resident before reapplying for the visa? The visa application does ask you to upload proof of permanent residency.
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