It's me again, has anyone applied for LTR from Canada? We are contemplating to apply, how long was the process?.

Both of us are 60+

No specific amount in Thai bank, wealth can remain overseas.

Age (over 50) and passive income of at least 80,000 USD.

Can we apply when we arrive in Thailand and pay 50K THB or should we apply while we're in Canada? The Thai Consulate charges more than 50KTHB.

Am I missing any other info? Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

Hi All, I’m looking for an immigration lawyer to help me with my application and information on for the DTV visa for me and my family, We are looking to move at the beginning of July this year.

We are from Canada so I’m not sure if we should be speaking to the Vancouver consulate or an immigration lawyer from Thailand or who we should be speaking with. For those of you from Canada who have successfully gotten your DTV can you point me in the right direction of who you used?

Also if from Vancouver consulate for Thailand does anyone know if you needed 500,000 THB for children aswell? Or just the primary applicant and spouse? Trying to also figure out how much to have in our bank saved for when we apply.

Children will be homeschooled so not needing the education Visa for them if that helps.

Thanks!

Hi all, quick question for those of you who were approved for the DTV Visa. Posting anonymously as family isn’t aware that we are making this plan to move this year.

I read it’s required to have 500,000 THB in your bank account and that it should be shown as 6 months of pay stubs?

I’m wondering if you can get approved if you have that amount already deposited from savings and less then 6 months of decently high income (I was monetized for YouTube content creation in December and previous to that was making $200-300 online from another online product I was selling from August last year).

December my income went up with being monetized and will continue too onwards (now closer to 3K-4K per month all together)I’m wondering when I can apply for DTV if the goal is to move in June of this year.

Do I need to wait 6 months for official regular income to apply or can I apply if I was making very little last year, and more this year. Can I apply in March as an example so 3 months of regular consistent income and get approved or do I need to essentially wait until I can show 6 months worth of paystubs that equal 500,000 THB?

Also do you need an immigration lawyer for this or is it a pretty easy process? I’m in Canada for reference and will be bringing myself, my husband and our two children with me so anyone who has personal experience from Canada would be lovely.

Thank you!

Asking this question specifically to Canadians that are not freelancers but are employed by a company in Canada that allows you to work remotely and that have applied for DTV via HCMC. What documents did you provide and or were you asked for additional documents.

Let me be very clear; I am looking to see actual answers that are helpful. I am not asking for speculation. I am requesting information based on actual experience from Canadians and Canadians only.

Thank you in advance.

Hello, I’m new to the group and would like to ask a question, I’m Canadian and I work overseas (have for over 30 years) anyway, I work a shift of 5 weeks at work and 5 weeks off, over the next year or so I would like to take my off time (usually maximum 35 days) and come tour Thailand. My question is will I have issues coming in 3 or 4 times a year for about 30 to 35 days each time.

I will not be working at all, only traveling around and touristy stuff

Can someone explain what I need to prove in terms of funds in the bank, employment history etc. im from canada looking to travel get my visa and arrive in January next year.

DTV Visa for Retired Canadian – Is It Really Possible?

I’m a Canadian retiree (from Québec) and I’m currently looking into the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).

Some agencies told me it is *very easy* for a retiree like me to obtain this visa, but others say it’s *not possible* since the DTV is not meant for retirees. I would really appreciate hearing from people with first-hand experience.

* My profile: fully retired, no financial issues (very high investment income and bank assets, more than enough to qualify for any financial requirement).

* My goal: to stay in Thailand for several months every year without the hassle of making large deposits in a Thai bank like the O-A/O-X retirement visas require.

Here are my main questions:

1. Is the DTV visa truly possible for a retiree (50+, Canadian passport)?

2. Can I apply directly through the embassy/consulate myself, or do I absolutely need to go through an agency?

3. If you recommend using an agency, which reliable one would you suggest?

4. If I can apply on my own, what documents do I need to prepare (income proof, bank statements, insurance, proof of “activity” for DTV, etc.)?

5. Has anyone here already obtained a DTV as a retiree and could share their real experience?

Thank you very much for your advice! 🙏

— Gilles (Montréal / Québec, Canada)

I am a Canadian citizen due to retire. My retirement funds will make me struggle in Toronto, Canada. I was considering Chiang Mai,Thailand for retirement. I will be traveling to Chiang Mai with my wife, this December to check it out. However, I have no idea of Visa that is required.

I would like to meet some expats in Ciang Mai when I am there.

Can someone in this group guide me?

Canadian just applied for DTV from Japan Tokyo embassy.

So apparently I need my documents notarized since I’m not from Japan/Thailand.

Any Canadians have experience with this? We’re from British Columbia but apparently the Tokyo embassy doesn’t notarized BC documents?

I.e., do we physically have to go back to BC, Canada to notarize our documents?

Hey all, I’m planning of snowbirding every winter (November to May) in Thailand on a yearly basis (given that I like the first year, which I’m sure I will but you never know!)

I’m Canadian living in Canada right now but am looking for advice on DTV, I have the $15k for 3+ months proof requirement. Is this the biggest hurdle I am to expect with trying to apply or is there more? I can always come as a tourist and border hop this year if I face issues, wondering what other digital nomads are doing.

Lastly, my girlfriend is not a remote freelancer like me, but she does have the 15k evidence in her account. How do you guys typically deal with partners for these types of plans?

I don’t want any trouble with Thailand and border hopping is just as a temporary resort while I get things in order for the long run, but I do prefer options that have 0 risk.

Thanks in advance!