A newbie here..I’d like clarification on “O” retirement visa, please.

I have SS verification letter showing above the required monthly income.

I’d rather not put 800,000 baht ($25k US) into a Thai bank. Website shows I need ONE or another but I’ve seen contrary comments here.

I’ve done research and starting to read all posts…can’t find a definitive answer 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyone know the real skinny??? Thanks much!!

I am due to apply for my first 12 month retirement extension having arrived from the UK on a non-o visa 2 months ago. I am looking for a definitive answer as to whether the 800000 baht deposited in my Thai bank account 2 months ago has to come from abroad or is it acceptable to come from another Thai bank account.Thanks.

Non-Immigrant O Visa report

I tried to covert from a METV (6 month) to a Non-Immgrant O (spouse) visa at Wattana and didn't have much luck. I was given reasons for the denial that aren't actual requirements (need to be married for 3 months, no Thai bank account, home photos a little too small) and told I should "find someone to help me".

Anyway, made the run to Vientiane Laos and it was easy. Apply online once you arrive, go the office to pay your 2,000 baht fee, wait for the email with your visa. Would have taken just 3 days if it weren't for the consulate being closed for Songran, and the weekend.

Only needed half the documents, all PDF. 7 days total time. Easy. They'll want color copies of your marriage certs, and your spouses Thai ID with a signature and date at the bottom. It's a little work to get your files down to the 3MB limit.

I ran into a few DTV applicants at my hotel, they seemed to be happier with the process, and expected they'd have theirs in a day two as well.

If I'm not renting an apartment on a DTV visa for, say, a year, but living in hotels and changing locations, what should I report to the immigration office after 90 days? Will the hotel issue a TM 30 document? What happens if I'm not renting or living with someone, such as a friend?

Has any Filipino here applied for or processed their DTV visa in the Philippines? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience, any tips you can share, and how Philippine immigration was when you departed the country. Thanks so much!!

Is applying for “soft power” the more simpler route compared to “workcation”? For those of you who applied for soft tower, do you have to be constantly enrolled for the class to keep your visa? How much scrutiny is involved,or is it just a one time thing and then go about your business?

I will assume it’s not as easy as it sounds, otherwise everyone would be doing it.

I’d love to hear input from people with firsthand experience.

Good morning,

I am filling a TM.8 form as I am flying abroad on 13th April. I came on a non o visa in October and have an extension to January 2027, this was processed in Chon Buri immigration office. On the back of TM.8 it asks, after ticking Non-Immigrant Visa box, issued at and date. So can I assume that this is Chon-Buri on the date I received my extension? I know I can do this at the airport but I have to do my 90 day report this week, so thought i'd do this while I'm there.

Thanks in advance

Michael

If anyone has experience of registering for TM30, how long did it take to get the email that activates your login?

Just found it! It went into my junk folder.

Closing.

Anyone in here who switched from retirement to DTV? Did Immigration questioned special documents after application? And what did you wrote in your motivationletter. :)

I will soon be applying for my DTV Visa. I am self employed and have all the needed evidence. My husband has a valid DTV visa already.

Question do I apply as a dependant? Or do I apply individually?

Is the dependant visa quicker and processed with more ease or it doesn't make any difference and I should just apply as an individual?

TIA