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!

Hi all, thanks for all the wonderful advice here. I am trying to complete the requirements for non O-A 1 year visa. Multiple entry. I have downloaded the template Thai medical certificate with certain tests such as leprosy and elephantiasis. These tests are not common here in North America. The hospital says 30-40 days for results? I’m in Canada so the results are sent to CCDC. Any suggestions? Can’t go to US.

Any suggestions would appreciate?

Hey everyone,

Hoping there might be some Canadians around that have experience applying for the OA visa from Canada.

I've received contradictory information as I've been told that when applying one only gets the 90 day Ó visa and then need to set up a bank account etc in Thailand to apply for the one year OA visa. At the same time I've been told that I can get a one year OA visa directly while in Canada without needing the Thai bank account, but will need to have everything set up for the renewal for the second year.

Anyone know which of these is correct and how you found the process?

Thank you!

Hello guys, I'm planning to apply to the DTV. I'm traveling to Hanoi in 9 days (and discovered that I need a visa to Vietnam, didn't expect Canadians need a visa). I just started my online personal brand and I don't have good income from it yet to showcase payment slips or something. I do have the fund in my bank account and I have some money in crypto. Do you think it's better to sell myself as a crypto trader (and I'm not a trader, I just invest in crypto) or an online business owner as also I have a company in the UAE and I have all the official documents. Please advise.

Thank you.

hello! looking for information from folks that have recently applied as a remote worker in Hanoi. both my partner and myself want to apply (canadian & american).

we have both had language ED visas in the past, and have spent many months over the years in Thailand. I see a lot of info in this chat about extra documents requested, i’ll list here what i’m seeing as necessary. please add your experience and any other documentation you needed!

also, i see people recommending folks to check the specific embassy’s requirements for documentation, but i’m not finding that information on Hanoi’s website outside of the basic requirements.

documents to provide:

- cover letter explaining past and present work and what i’ve been doing in thailand

- work contracts (freelancer from september, employed from jan 1st)

- CV

- examples of my work

- record of employment

- my employer’s company incorporation/registration as a 501c3

- letter from employer about me working remotely

- bank statements showing 500k from how many months? showing incoming payments from my employer. i also was a freelancer being paid in crypto before, should i include that?

- other basic docs like passport scan, passport photo, vietnam entry stamp, vietnam hotel booking

thanks in advance for any support!

Just got approved for DTV and sharing my timeline here.

Canadian, applied in Canada. (Handled by Thai Consulate Ottawa, application fee: $650 CAD = ~15500 THB)

Dec 24 - submitted application, attached proof of balance, employment letter

Dec 27 - additional documents requested:

1. Letter from the company explicitily stating that my work can be done remotely

2. Company registration document showing that the company is legitimately up and running.

-> HR provided me these

Dec 30 -> submitted above two additional documents

Jan 3 -> approved

Considering it was a holiday season, im quite impressed how quickly this was done.