Thank you for running this post. I have a question, if I may.

I’m an American and my wife is Thai. We are seriously considering retirement in Bangkok later this year. I have been studying the requirements for the LTR visa (wealthy pensioner). I had a passive income of $88,000 last year, and probably similar this year. (But I suspect it depends on how the documents are interpreted).

If I begin the process of application through the BOI it is said to take 20 days, let’s say, a month (if everything acceptable). Then I must apply for the visa at the embassy here and find adequate medical insurance.

How long does it all take? Of course, the sooner we book a trip, generally the cheaper it is.

Secondly, if I fail (either the BOI or the embassy), then what’s the best alternative? Five-year retirement visa (non-immigrant O-X)?

Thank you for any pointers you can provide.

#LTRvisa

Apply LTR visa step By step.

Step 1 go to office websit [members only]/

Step 2 click TO APPLY button

Step 3 input register info. Pls email confirmation.

Step 4 Select your visa type

Step 5 input your personal information

Step 6 upload your PDF e.g. FULL Passport PDF, Tax income, global assets, Total Investment in Thailand......

Combine your PDF to single PDF. They do not accept zip files. English or Thailand Language only

Step 7. They will assign BOI staff to follow your request.

Step 8 One or Two working days will reply your request.

Step 9 All document was submitted. Your request status is pending.

Step 10. Within 20 working days the status will change to qualified approved

Step 11. Submit medical doc within 3 months valid and choose the location for LTR visa issuance.

Step 12 make an appointment for LTR visa issuance.

Step 13 Collect your LTR visa