I applied for DTV online as a Retiree before entering Thailand. It was my first time applying for a visa. Was I supposed to apply for a eVisa or Non O visa since it was my first time?

Hi everybody; I have applied in usa for a 90 day non-o retirement Visa. My first question is regarding timing. If I register my address upon arrival (TM-30) and then open up Thai bank account and deposit ฿800,000 I have to let the funds “season” for 60 days.  then I’m told i can apply for a one year extension. But I read somewhere that you’re supposed to apply 30-

45 days before your 90 day visa expires. Is this true? And if so, what do I do about it? The math doesn’t work.

Second question is regarding transferring funds. If I use Wise, will it show up as a foreign transfer? Is this important? 

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time and trouble to respond.



Chicken or egg

It reads to get a bank account you need a retirement visa, but to get a visa, you need a bank account.

What do you apply for first.

And if you’re out of the country for more than 90 days, is your visa revoked as you can’t check in with immigration?

Ok I’m coming to Bangkok on the 22nd or so of October for 3+ weeks, have a plan of sorts - I’m coming on the standard tourist visa as I plan to leave on the 16th of November. I want to find a decent 1bed 1 bath place near 24 if possible. I don’t work, I’m a day trader/swing trader so I make fast cash and then chill. Is the ability to show the Thai visa agency’s say an $80k USD realized gain in my account a good enough piece to get either a retirement visa (50 in December) or a remote worker visa? If not, if my plan is to come for a few weeks then back to US for a month or two then another month in Bangkok and so on doable 100% on the free tourist entry each time?

Have to do it like this till my son is 18 and graduated since he wants to remain in the US and I have a desire to not be in the US anymore 😆

TIA

Does anybody have an up-to-date list of required documents regarding the accommodation for the extension of the 1 year non-o retirement visa when you rent a condo from a private owner? There are several suggestions flying around, including

- copy of lease (I guess thats a given)

- landlords ID

- landlords house registration book

- property deed/proof of ownership of the landlord

- photos of building (inside, outside)

Obviously copies, but do they have to be signed by the owner?

Thanks in advance!

If you’re retired with a guaranteed monthly income above the specified monthly amount do u still need the monetary amount in savings for the retirement visa or just proff of the monthly amount ?

Sorry to ruin it for everyone, I completed my Retirement Non-O visa yesterday and the hardest part of this whole process had been waiting in line at the bank to get my letter and bank statements to take to the Visa office. I cannot say enough about the help I received along the way. I’m sorry that so many people have problems with the process but I wanted to shine a little light of hope that it can happen with patience and just having faith in the system. Only downside was yesterday was a Buddhist holiday so the bar was closed and I couldn’t go celebrate.

Hi all, I'm a 68 yr old Australian and will be applying for a 90 day non o visa based retirement. Can I use my superannuation statement for the 800,000 bht proof of funds. Thank you for your feedback

I’m arriving in Thailand on a 90day Non O retirement visa over 50 from UK at the e

I’m arriving in Thailand on a 90day Non O retirement visa over 50 from UK at the end of the month. I’ve already got 800k in a Thai bank account for over two months. I’ll be living with my girlfriend near Maha Sarakham. What documents do I need to apply for a 12 month extension. Not using an agent?

What Bank to Approach in Chiang Mai to Open Acct?

My DTV application was rejected. Now going for a retirement visa. The agent i spoke with advised me to open a bank account.

Bangkok Bank has fallen out of favor.

Any recommendations for a bank (branch?) someone here might recommend?

I’m in Chiang Mai.

Thanking you in advance….