Hello all

I’m looking to move over to Thailand with my girlfriend who is Thai how do I go about getting a 1 year visa.

Thanks Simon

Retirement visa question.

Are there exceptions to the age (I believe it’s 50) with the retirement visa?

I have a set income monthly that more than meets the financial requirements of the visa that isn’t a “working” income. But I’m 43 years old. Does anyone know if there are any exceptions or any other options for me to look into?

Not looking to work in Thailand. Would love to stay at least one to 5 years, if not longer depending on visa options. I just haven’t found anything that fits with situation yet.

Any advice?

I'm looking for a bit of visa advice. My wife is Thai (dual Thai/US citizenship and dual passports). We own a condo in Hua Hin and a few pieces of land, all of which are in her name since she's Thai. We visit occasionally (just returned from a 6 week visit) and plan to return to our condo for about 6 months starting next January. After that, we plan to visit more frequently and eventually we will probably want to live there permanently. Oh yes, I'm retired and neither of us is concerned about employment in Thailand; we just want to live there. Any suggestions regarding my visa?

I saw that a retirement visa is an option to move to Thailand.... my husband is 51, so he can get one, but I am only 48... wo uld i still be able to get one since I will be with him? Any advice at all, helps. Thank you!🥰

I’m considering the ED vs the DTV. My husband and I both want to learn Thai, but I also intend to work my remote job (I’m an independent mental health practitioner with a virtual practice). I’m reading that I would not be ALLOWED to work, even remotely, if I chose the ED route. The intention with choosing the ED route is to extend the total time we are able to stay…I would pick up the DTV after my ED is completed and my husband would come as my dependent. What problems or issues would you foresee? What advice would you offer? And is this something I should attempt to navigate without any professional guidance from someone who practices immigration law here in the USA? Side note to add, I’m planning for the future, not an immediate move. I’m also hoping that you guys can offer some advice on locations we should visit when we come as tourists (for 2 weeks or so) that would help us determine the area we want to focus on to settle in. We will be prioritizing safety, amenities, affordability and proximity to a school and an embassy or immigration office for future business.

* Ive been onto the Thai Canberra website and saw only a single entry O visa available. Ive searched the forums also.

Can anyone advise me please of their most recent experiences.

I could possibly apply in Thailand if need be or Laos or wherever is best.

I know rules change and im hoping for the most up to date info.

As an Australian citizen residing at present in Melbourne, Australia with a Thai gf in Thailand. I visit her 3 times per year for one month each time. I plan on spending more time there in the future. I will eventually want a Thai bank account and avoid agents. I dont want my passport filled with 60 day visa exempts.

Is it possible to obtain a yearly "O" visa with multiple entries? If so would i apply in Thailand or Australia?(i have 400000baht). Most likely will marry in the future albeit i do not want an OA marriage visa(if im getting my terminology correct) as ive been advised its way too problematic. The OA retirement visa health insurance requirements are also problematically expensive for me as well as not wanting 800kbaht earning only 1.5%.

Thanks in advance 🙏

I own a business in the US and currently in Thailand but heard I can go to Laos and apply in person. It says I don’t qualify for e-visa. Do I still upload my documents or head to a print shop and print all these requested documents?

Hello there.

It has been a while - five years since we ended our six months in Thailand, six months in the US routine.

I will be traveling to Thailand next month using the 60 day visa exempt option to join my Thai wife who arrived last month and we will depart to the US, together, prior to the 60 days ending.

We are considering returning to our six month/six month return next fall, and realize that things have changed. Previously I would get a non imm o-a visa each year through the LA Thai Consulate - it was straightforward and worked well.

Now I see that mandatory medical insurance has been added to the mix, and as a 74 year old guy, while not a deal breaker, it ain’t cheap.

It seems like the only alternative is to spend 90 days on each visit.

Does this fine group have a solution for me? I am not interested in border runs etc - I just want to get to Thailand each year and enjoy life.

Thank you for all you do.

Hy folks , been coming to Thailand for 20 ish years once or twice a year .

It's getting towards that time when i'll be making the move . End of June 2026 is the time line i'm planning on .

I'll be 58yrs old with £80k in a bond , at current rates thats about £7.5k a year . Also will have £30k cash , topped up when i'm 60yrs old with £10k more .

Now i'm not interested in is it enough or not , each person spends different .

What i would like to know ,with the reglations as they are now , what type of Visa , if any , i would be eligible for .

Hey guys any pros vs cons for selecting the “soft power” category for the DTV visa vs the digital nomad category? Prefer to keep my work stuff and employment info private if the visas are exactly the same. It’s showing 2 DTV categories 1 for digital nomads and 1 for soft power activities such as medical which I am also eligible for. Will the one I select matter?