I'm planning on staying 6 months in Thailand or 2 x 3 months a year. Can anyone help me with what visas I would need? I'm 61 from the UK. I'm just struggling with all the different visas. Thanks in advance

Hi, I’m Iranian. I came to Bangkok one month ago on a tourist visa to look for a way to get a longer-term visa.

Someone suggested the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) to me.

I know I have to leave Thailand to apply, but as an Iranian, which country should I go to — Laos, Vietnam, China, or somewhere else?

How long does the whole process take?

While the application is being processed, can I return to Iran, or do I have to stay in the country where I submit the application?

Also, is a personal interview required, or can everything be done online?

How much does the visa process cost in total?

And finally — is Bangkok a good place to live for now, considering that I don’t have a job yet and I just want to apply for a visa so I can later find work there?

Thai cooking schools normally offer 6 to 12-month courses. On their pages, they always recommend 12-month courses for higher credibility in visa application.

Shall I opt for 6 or 12 months? With 6 months I could fail the visa application?

Hey ya'll,

I'm looking into some options for long term Thai visas, anyone out there who's knowledgeable and willing to share some advice? Are there any good, reputable agencies who can offer assistance?

Thanks

How long must you keep the 500,000 bhat as cash in your bank account? Do you have to show this amount in your account the entire 5 years? I like to keep that amount of cash invested or in a short-term CD.

DTV or Thai Elite? Still debating whether I should spend the extra money and go with the Elite to avoid all the hassle

I'm planning a holiday to Colombo, Sri Lanka and am interested in applying for a DTV while I'm there. Has anyone here applied from there and what was your experience with the whole process? Anything I should keep in mind? Much appreciated!

Looking for a good Visa agent in Khon Kaen

Since I posted the other day about forming a friendship online with a 41 year old Thai divorcee, and wondering, if it got serious, what options I had for being together here in the UK, I have found many guys posting are just being disrespectful to Thai single ladies.

Not every Asian single woman, or gay guy, wanting a relationship with a Caucasian is pretending to love just to get a better life in another country with a wealthy man.

Some, like the lady I am chatting with are genuine. And before you think this 71 yo British guy is nieve, I am not. I can spot a scam a mile off, and my age does not reflect my youthfulness and awareness. I am not gullible.

So if you are attracted to Thai women but have the opinion and attitude that they ALL only want a free ride, then surely you should look elsewhere for companionship or a partner? It seems very disrespectful to those ladies that want a genuine loving, caring and trusting friendship/relationship.

What is the amount needed for an Elite Visa?