What is currently the best neighbouring country to go to from Thailand to apply for the DTV? Based on time it is taking and document requests etc. My friend is currently in Thailand and doesnt want to go back to the UK to apply.

So how long do you have to have 65000baht going into a thai bank account for immigration

Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply for the retirement visa. I already have a Thai bank account. Just wondering - is it difficult to do the application myself without an agent? I speak English but not Thai. Appreciate any advice!

2 days ago I went to open account in Bangkok bank in local area..they took my papers..copy of passport and stamp..my marriage certificate, TM30, I am still shocked when she asked me for my salary slip..I copied and gave it to her..and she said will let me know soon..because she wanted to send papers to head office..next day she called me..she said I want to talk to your wife..she can't speak English..so I went to bank again and asked what happened..she said I need more documents..I said if you need more documents tell me I will give it..she said no just want to talk to your wife..I said she works and is free only after evening..then in evening my wife tried to call her..you know what she asked..she said tell me your husband country address..even I have already given my marriage certificate in Thai and English I have given it but she is still doing stupid things..and my address is written on the marriage certificate its been almost 3 days now but she is still wasting our time..

So I just got through with the retirement Visa process. After some misinformation, a long day and three Bank runs I finally got the stamp of approval, on the very last day of my immigration o Visa status. Things I learned:

-Bring a blue ink pen to immigration.

-Keep and organized all of the original stamped documents together.

- Do not need duplicate or triplicate of anything (as some there have said) for the retirement Visa, just one perfect copy is sufficient.

- Make sure you have your funds in the Thai bank for 2 months and all documents are two weeks fresh, before filing.

-Make sure you have enough time on your tourist visa to accomplish this, otherwise you will be filing for extension.

- Only need one TM 30 for the last/current residence staying at.

-Make sure there are no national holidays on the day you file. 😅

After that, need to file every 90 days.

Not clear on the status of the Visa if leaving the country though.

SawadeeKa, don't u sweat bra.😅🙏🏼

I'll try to make this as succinct as possible:

* 15Mar: Arrived BKK on a Non-O, staying in a private residence, TM30 submitted

* 25Mar: Got the "official" TM30 from immigration, this allowed me to open bank account, deposited 800K THB that day.

* 30May: Planning visit to immigration to get 1 year extension for Non-O

* 12Jun: Current Non-O stamp in passport expires

Questions:

* What do I need to do to have a smooth experience with immigration on 30May?

* I know I have to go to my bank and get...something??? Official letter? Stamp in my passbook? Something else?

* Do I need to do ANYTHING else other than proof of funds? Refresh the TM30? Etc?

I assume I can initiate this as soon as the funds have "seasoned" i.e. 2 months in bank. I don't want to wait until the last minute and have my current visa expire due to issues with immigration.

Thanks...

Hi , I’m

About to apply for my retiremt visa on my own without an agent in Koh Samui. Any tips? Do I get the visa on the same day?

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, I am thinking of moving to Thailand and want to apply for a DTV visa, but I don't have 500,000 in my bank account, I only have half of it. I work as a freelancer, contract and content traveler. Is there anyone who can help me to apply for a visa without 500,000 in my bank account? Thankyou.

Is that possible to request Evisa? As we got visa stamp in my passport because I did it before changing the system . But the bank request evisa again and again although I explained to them 😐

Who are the best visa agents in patong that do retirement visas if you don't have the 800000 baht in a bank account ???