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I've been told about the duty free shipment you can get if you move to Thailand on a long-term visa, has anybody had any issues with this, or is it a well-trod path?

I am moving to Thailand in June, and once I have secured my retirement visa I will have my 1 year old 24"iMac sent over from the UK. Customs will charge me 7% VAT as it's imported, but I am unsure what tax they will add…

Not visa related, but how do you take your belongings to Thailand, if more than suitcases

It has been suggested I find a “shipping Broker” to have something sent from New Zealand. No idea what a “Shipping broker” is...

Not specifically a visa question, but kinda related. My Thai wife and I (on DTV) visa are coming back to Thailand in a couple of weeks after being away for 20 years. We have probably 8 suitcases (maybe 150kg) of stuff t…

Anyone ever shipped a 20ft container on a retirement visa? And no I don't need stupid comments in the line of, leave all your stuff at home! If you don't know or you just want to be annoying don't comment! Reason why I'…

Can anyone provide advice on importing goods and personal effects with a DTV Visa? What were you able to get duty exemptions on?

I'm seeking advice from anyone on a non-o retirement visa that has obtained a Used Household Goods Effects Duty Exemption. What documentation was required and how long did it take to get approval? Can it be arranged onl…

Wondering about bringing things - specifically after having a 1 year retirement visa starting in January theres some kind of time period for bringing in whatever without customs taxes etc.. 6 months? Going back to U.S.…

Customs Duty - Does anyone know what personal possessions items (arrived by sea in container) duty is applicable to for someone who arrives from UK on a non-immigrant O visa with the intention of retiring? I thought I r…