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Apr 24, 2025
2 days ago
Glenn **********
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Hi everyone. I am planning on moving to Thailand shortly, marrying my girlfriend then living here on a marriage visa. Two questions.

Which visa should I enter Thailand on?

Would I have any problem entering on a one way plane ticket?

Thanks
Apr 24, 2025
2 days ago
Tony **********
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Hey, does anyone have relatively recent experience of applying for a 90 Day Trailing Spouse Non-Imm 'O' based on their partner's OA visa in the UK? I last did this in 2021 so I'd be interested to know what documents they currently ask for and how easy the process is?
Apr 24, 2025
2 days ago
Raymie ********
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Hey all! My husband and I are hoping to get the DTV visa. Does anyone know how long the 500k baht has to stay in the bank before applying? Also, do most people just apply themselves online or use a lawyer? I've tried to meet with a few and I've felt a bit scammed honestly...Thanks in advance!!
Apr 23, 2025
2 days ago
Leeann **********
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Two DTV approvals:

* 1 soft power muay Thai through Chicago consulate.

* 1 freelance/workcation through NYC consulate

Muay thai soft power visa:

* *Total processing time: 9 business days from Chicago consulate

* Documentation sent by Tiger Eye (Bangkok) for 1 month of unlimited classes

* License (proof of address)

* 3 months of bank account statements showing 500,000 baht

* Passport photo

* Airbnb accommodations

* Flight confirmation

* Photo for Visa, taken against a white wall and background deleted in Photoshop Express

Workcation visa:

* *Total processing time: 15 business days from NYC Consulate

* Utility bill (proof of address)

* 1 month of bank account transactions showing 500,000 baht, which was deposited 2 days before, printed by the bank. "Statement of funds" printed by my bank, and a picture of the ATM showing my deposit.

* Passport photo

* Airbnb accommodations

* Flight confirmation

* Photo for Visa, taken against a white wall and background deleted in Photoshop Express

* Proof of business below

Proof of business documents submitted:

Cover letter/list and explanation of documents submitted

1- Letter of Intent example (thank you to whoever posted it in this group- [members only])

Legal Formation Docs

3- Certificate of LLC formation

4- Employer EIN registration

5- Employment verification letter example (thank you to whoever posted it in this group- [members only])

6- Screenshots of my website

7- Most recent tax return

Client 1-

8- website screenshot with my name showing as a contractor

9- recent payments and invoices from Bill.com showing money being deposited into my account

10- 1099 from 2024



Client 2-

11- Website screenshot

12- recent payments and invoices from Bill.com showing money being deposited into my account

13- 1099 from 2024

Client 3- Fiverr profile

14- Fiverr profile screenshot

15- Payoneer invoices showing deposits into my account

16- 1099 from 2024

Bank statements

17- 3 months of business bank account statements



Things people said might not work and did (ymmv):

* 500,000 baht was deposited into my account 2 days before applying. The funds were not in my account for 30 days.

* Partner signed up for 1 month of muay thai to start. He does plan to continue doing muay thai after that.

* NY Consulate told me that if my visa was not approved in time, I could enter the country on a regular tourist visa and reenter the country after my application was approved.
Apr 23, 2025
3 days ago
Ivan ******
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I am half Thai (I have thai ID, passport) and helping my wife to apply for 3 months Non-O immigrant visa, are these options correct to apply the e-visa? What confuses me is the purpose of visit option says Thai Family (me as a husband?) residing in Thailand. However I "haven't" reside yet, so we only will stay in AirBnb first. Am I on the right track? I cant find another better option to choose
Apr 22, 2025
3 days ago
Robert ******
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I've submitted everything to the Thai BOI for the LTR Visa. It took a couple of back and forth communications via the website to answer their questions for amplifying information, but have received no further requests from them for four weeks. I usually say that No News is Good News, but cannot help but have apprehension about not hearing from them. Yes, I meet and exceed most of the requirements the Thai BOI specifies for this visa.

I'd really like to hear from those that have applied and received the LTR Visa approval, what kind of timeframes did you encounter?

Thank you for any feedback!
Apr 22, 2025
4 days ago
Do all documents need to be in thai or translated to thai language? Do they need to be officially translated or can it be done using google translate? I plan to apply in savanakhette.
Apr 22, 2025
4 days ago
Carolyn ********
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Hello, I plan to retire and relocate to Thailand next year. Despite not having the 800,000 Thai baht requirement, I receive a monthly income of about $3,000. Can I secure a retirement visa using just my monthly income?
Apr 21, 2025
4 days ago
Dean ******
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Hi I need to do my first 90 day report in person and I am in Bangkok . I am on a non o (retirement) visa . Does anyone know if an agent can do this ? And if so recommend one ? I know after this i can do it online. Thanks in advance for any advice
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