Hello everyone, I'm new to the group, so sorry if this question has been asked a million times already. Is there a visa that doesn't require 800k baht to be sitting in a Thai account for moths beforehand?

Hi All. I’m hoping to retire early to Thailand. I’ve got a lot of info from other members posts, but just recently I read a comment from someone comparing the cost of a retirement visa for Thailand with Vietnam. He stated 65k for Thailand and $25 for Vietnam. Could someone please give me an idea of the yearly costs for retirement visas, so I can factor this into my monthly outgoings before I make a decision on how early I can retire.

TIA Steve 👍

Hi, I need help and suggestions for applying dtv for the first time from Spain. I only have 500k THB in my business account and I don’t have any movement in the past 6 months in my personal account at all and the amount is only 10€ that I have in my personal account.

I’m not sure if there’s any option to apply for this? Like using sponsor account? without having to wait for another 6 month to build my personal account.

Thanks :)

Hello,

I am thinking of applying for a DTV from Vietnam and though I read many posts here I am still unsure whether the 500000 baht have to be in my bank account for 6 months? If not how long? Also, they have to be in one bank account or is it allowed to show several account that together have that sum?

I got married in December. I was on a 90 day O-visa. I want to be able to go to Thailand for 6months every year and spend 6 months back in USA. What's the best option for me? I was thinking marriage visa, is this my best option?

Planning on getting a non immigration O visa later this year. Although I am married to a Thai national I have seen perhaps as I’m over 50 and can afford the financial requirements a retirement visa might be the way to go as opposed to a marriage visa, any thoughts! Thanks!

Hi everyone, advice please..My retirement visa expires mid February..I don't want to put any of my UK investments in this year so will probably need an agent..I have approximately 700k thb in my account and need 400k to finish purchasing a house in Thailand..I have much usage of this account in 2024..I am considering getting married.would it pay me to get all documents necessary prepared now to get a marriage license registration and then marry asap as I have the required 400k already in the bank. Hope this makes sense, thanks for any input

Ok good people, I'm 54 I have a pension that pays over the DTV requirements, my wife is under 50 for the retirement visa and shares my income.

My question is, how do I get a DTV for both of us and is there a joint DVT and requirements?

We are UK based and are due in Thailand back end of February 25.

Thanks for any help.

In my opinion, visiting first and researching the areas, as well as inquiring about requirements, is the best approach for me.

As a retired federal employee and Veteran, reading these posts can be overwhelming and disappointing due to some providing valuable advice while others make condescending remarks towards those unfamiliar with the process.

Not everyone has 800,000 Baht to invest in a Thai account, similarly, Portugal requires $10,000. Social media is making it seem as tho this is the place to be and have people jumping on planes , moving and not doing proper researching or planning. Why, because all they are seeing is low rent, food etc which will change the more people move there.

I prefer not to rely on another country's resources by coming there with no income. I would like to hear more from some of the men/women veterans who have moved to Thailand and retired. What do you do for VA appointments etc.? What visa they have?

I am seeking an stress-free environment without depleting my monthly retirement benefits.

peace and a stress-free lifestyle

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My husband and I are going to move and retire in Thailand this October and we are planning to apply for the Elite family excursion visa but I have had 3 days overstay stamp on my passport when I was in Thailand during the covid period last year. I have noticed that one of the requirement is no overstay record for applying Elite visa. Are they strict about it? If so, do I have any other option to apply for another visa so that I can stay in Thailand? My husband and I are over 50s. We were thinking apply the Elite visa more suited for us since the retirement visa has to season 800,000 baht per person means (1.6M baht) and we still have to keep half of it for the rest of the year.

Thank you for advanced