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!!

For the LTR wealthy pensioner. What do you need to prove the monthly passive income requirement? Retirement pay stubs? Or some other proof like bank account or other paperwork.

Does this money have to be transferred into Thailand somehow or can it just stay as passive income in my own US account?

Does the passive retirement income have to be earned and documented for a whole year before application?

Where do I look for health Insurance in Thailand for LTR compliance.

Anyone with experience or trouble getting the wealthy pension LTR, have any advice on pitfalls or helpful suggestions? Open to using a visa service, any suggestions? Is it Better to apply in or out of Thailand?

Thank you all. Sorry for long post.

Apologies in advance if this question has been answered before. Looking to move back permanently to Thailand with my wife. What is the best visa? What is the yellow book, and how do I get one? How do I open a bank account? What proof /ID do I need? We have a house in my wife's name, where we will reside I will travel back and forth to Australia for work. Is it acceptable for proof of income if my own business ( company ) pays into my Thai bank monthly to meet the requirement for the marriage extension? Instead of the 400k? Lots ot unpack. Appreciate any input

Hi Everyone,

I am looking to apply for a DTV1 workation visa, as a PhD student/academic with a regular income (stipend from the Economic Social & Research Council).

Does anyone have any experience with this type of application? There isn't really any other suitable visa that I can apply for?

Thanks for any input!

Hi, i am planning to apply in Manila. Besides hotel and flight infom do you need to prepare formal documents beside those that requested (3 month bank statement, soft power application)? Others like passport, photo are standard. Has anyone submit their thabian baan for address in Bangkok? What other things need to submit? Does Manila has high approval rate?

Hi all,

I submitted my DTV remote worker application through HCMC two days ago and received the following request for more documentation:

Provide the salary slips/income for the past 6 months, please highlight them in your transaction records, and provide your income tax last 2 years.

I am am an online Pilates instructor and all of my clients pay me through Venmo. I plan to submit last 6 months of official venmo statements as well as screenshots of the transaction history (read more clearly than the statements). Has anyone else submitted proof of income using Venmo? If so, how did you explain it clearly? I mentioned it in my remote work portfolio but wondering how I should word it in this context.

(Tax returns are straightforward so no advice needed there)

TIA!

Hi! I'm applying for a DTV (🇵🇭 passport holder ) at the Thai Embassy in Manila 🇵🇭 under the Medical Treatment (Soft Power) category. 🦷

I have the following ready:

Financials: ₱1M (approx. 600k THB) maintained in my personal bank account for exactly 3 months. 💰

Medical: A solid 1.5-year Dental Treatment Plan and Appointment Letter from a well-known, licensed dental clinic in Bangkok. 🇹🇭

Questions are;

-Do I still need a Sponsor Letter if I already have the 500k THB in my own name for 3 months?

-Is it okay if I don't have 'Proof of Income' or 'Employment' since I am applying via the Medical route and not the Digital Nomad/Remote Work route?

Has anyone here been approved via the Dental Route in Manila? I’ve heard mixed things, Would love to hear some success stories for assurance! Thank you! 🙏

I'm german, over 50, not retired but full-time working in a company. I can take this year a so called "Sabatical" for some months and want go for 3 months to Thailand with a 90 day retirement O visa. Some background infos:

1. I'm over 50

2. Registration certificate and criminal record certificate are no problem and easy to get.

3. In the 3 last months I haven't at any time 800k THB in my bankaccount (there are better ways to invest my money than putting it in a bank account). I also not plan to fill up my bank account and wait 3 more months to meet this requirement

4. Because I'm working I not get retirement money from the government. My regular income in my company is over 135k THB / month (more than the required 65k THB retirement income).

Question: I have heard that instead of the pension statement/proof of income from the government, you can also use the salary statements of the last three months as proof of regular income from the employer. If yes, and someone do it like this can you someone give me more details? Are there some additional paper needed?

I would prefer answers from german guys who tried it in that way (munich/frankfurt?). Because every Thai-Embassy handles it a little bit different. But of course I would appreciate also answers from guys from other european countries who tried it this way.

Thank you :)

Hello DTV Holders,

Do you constantly get asked to show proof of income every 90/180 days? Do you have to show your bank statement and maintain the min. 500k THB all the time?

Hi everyone,

I would like to apply for the DTV as a freelancer. I work in dropshipping with a friend, and we operate one online store together. We share the income generated from that website.

My friend has already used this same website as proof of income for his DTV application. Would I be able to use the same source of income for my application as well, or is it likely to be rejected?

Thank you in advance for your advice.