About to apply for a non o based on marriage. Have not had enough funds in the bank untill now to do so ( just received an inheritance). How long does money need to have been in the bank for the non o 90 day to be approved.? I know they want three months statements The balance now is very heathly but for the previous three months was below the required funds.?

When coming back from abroad with DTV do I need to report anything / fill in any form(s) at the local immigration?

Hello everyone, I’m planning on applying for Thailand’s retirement Non O visa here stateside. I have a plan, let me know what you think. On arrival immediately deposit 800k bhat and at the same time start transferring additional amounts to meet the monthly of at least 65k bhat. By the time I apply for my 1st extension I will have the funds required and at least 2 maybe 3 months of deposits, so by the time it’s time for 2nd renewal I’ll have at least 13 or 14 months of deposits to show that I have met the monthly income. Ok so far right, now my question is. When can I take out the 800k bhat? Your thoughts appreciated.

Hi. Asking for my parents: they are 48 and 50, is there an age limit for DTV? They have their own company in Europe and they can work from anywhere at this point. But I’m not sure if they can get the DTV or have to apply for retirement visa.

Went to my local Immigration Office in Saraburi today to ask about all handouts for my 1 year extension of stay of my Non-Immigrant O Visa based on being over 50 years old (retirement).

This is what the officer gave me but also told me to open a bank account despite that I said (and girlfriend) I will use an income letter from my Embassy to guarantee my income, my Swedish Embassy still offer this service.

Trying to figure out why she wanted me to present an bank account, is this common at other offices when using Embassy letter?

I will of course do as I'm told, bring my girlfriend to her bank and ask about all the paperwork, as I understand it should not be a problem to open an account since I'm on a long term visa/extension.

Wish me luck, thanks!

I am an American and have had a retirement visa for 3 years. I am actually retired but tired of going back to immigration every year. I have no issues with leaving the country once a year. I am retired but have no issues with taking a cooking class if required.

I am about to apply to renew my visa extension based on retirement,Ihave a unused single re-entry permit ,which I bought when I extended last year.

Does this expire with the current extension or is it valid until used?

Looking at other post to get a extension on non o retirement visa you apply from home country. Fly to Thailand then after about two and a half months go to immigration and look for 1 year extension cost 1900 ฿.

I have bank account.

I have funds 800k฿.

I have accomodation sorted.

Yellow book and non Thai id.

I am semi retired. Irish.

But next year I will only be in Thailand month of February 2026 and July and August (60 days) and maybe a month in November 2026.

If I lodge 800k in to my account now.

Is there any way I can apply for non o and work it into that time frame. Or do I have to be in Thailand longer. Also can the visa or extension be multi entry.

I am trying to avoid using the visa exempt if I can as I travel more often.

All help appreciated.

Hi

Question , If I enter on a 90 day non-O visa (UK), can this be extended at immigration office or will I have to apply for retirement visa

Thanks in advance for genuine advice

Hello everyone,

I have heard so much conflicting advice that I’ve decided to ask here.

I wanted to apply, here in my home country, for a retirement visa but I’ve been told that it’s not possible anymore.

1. I have a healthy Monthly income from military and civilian source. But im being told that proof of monthly income is no longer accepted for a retirement visa?

2. I want to figure out if it’s possible to get a visa that doesn’t require border runs.

3. Do I apply for one type of visa and then change to something else once in Thailand?

I know that these questions might seem foolish to some, but after so many conflicting answers, my brain is going to explode. 🤯