While we were living in Thailand in 2022, we successfully applied and were granted the LTR-WP and dependents visas.

We are currently in NZ and my passport is expiring October 2026. The first five year period for my LTR visa expires in 2028. I don't intend at this stage to be back in Thailand until May 2026, at which stage I would have less than six months on my passport, so would have had to renew it.

I am wondering about the best way to renew my passport and get my LTR visa transferred to the new passport - can this be done at the Thai Embassy in NZ?

Hey everybody, I don’t normally overshare but I definitely overthink! I’ve seen some very helpful responses within this group so I’m hoping that I get some solid advice. I’m a 54 year old Australian man who recently lost my job after going through a midlife crisis or mental breakdown & now a few health issues that are seemingly stress related!…. I’m currently receiving the help & medical so now looking for a recovery method plan.

On the 14/11/25 I sold an investment & I put the equivalent of $1.7 million baht into a interest savings account & plan to apply for the DTV visa on the 14/1/25 to fill the required 3 months without touching those funds.

I plan to utilise the soft power option & use a reputable Thai cooking class for 6 months! Due to my inexperience, I thought it best to apply from Australia but use an agent in conjunction with the Thai cooking class.

I will use seperate savings to fund the DVT, purchase flights accommodation etc. & have the equivalent value in cash on me of $150000 Thai baht on arrival. While I’ve travelled a lot to SE Asia over, Thailand in particular, I’ve only ever travelled as a tourist, never done border runs. My passport would be close to being within 6 months of expiry so I’ve purchased & received a new passport less than a month ago!

My questions are will the Embassy consider this application due to the fact that I’m currently unemployed?

The funds or time limit?

I was planning to purchase flights now for mid to late February? Can I book 1 way? Should I book return flights? Am I jumping the gun?

I know a lot hinges on my visa application but I really would like to get the ball rolling with confidence

TIA everyone

I appreciate any advice 🙏

Hi everyone, I’m in the process of applying for DTV (workation) in London. I’ve lived and worked in Thailand for the last 4 years on Non-B and work permit, but recently got a remote job based in the U.K. I’ll be back London at the time of application and will remain there until I hear back from the embassy.

Any tips from people who have applied in London in this category?

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Since 2023, I have showed a doctor GI Specialist and took antiviral drugs until now. The doctor wrote a medical certificate with Liver cancer surveillance. I have appointment cards every 6 months.

I have 500000 THB in my bank for 5 consecutive months.

I bought a condo in BKK.

Can I apply DTV Medical route in Vietnam or Cambodia? Or I should use an agent ?

I am worry for reject my DTV visa.

Please suggest me and share your experiences.

I arrived today and got my first 180 day stamp on my DTV. That’s me good for six months. I recorded the wrong passport number on my TDAC but IO was very kind and just told me to be more careful in future. Luckily I had the TDAC on my phone. No other questions. DTV laminated in A4. I love Thailand. Going out for dinner now and then a good sleep hopefully 🙏

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this group. It seems a lot of people are applying for the DTV Visa while being in Laos or Vietnam. Is that better then just applying online from your home country and waiting to be approved then flying directly to Thailand?

Also I own my own registered company and provide online freelance/subcontractor services but don't have any significant branding or website to show for it will that be an issue?

My business account currently doesn't have the 500k sitting there but my personal savings does should be fine right.

Thanks for any insights!

I have applied for DTV using Discover Thai nature for which im genuinely excited- but does this mean I have to live in Bangkok the whole time? That feels like a huge commitment - I would like to give it a try but if it doesn’t work and I want to move during the course year what happens?

Hi. I need some advise. Im applying for my DTV and would like to register for language school to meet one of the requirements. Can someone please recommend an online language school.

Hi I'm planning to come to Thailand. I need info like if i want to settle there what process do i need to follow? Like job, residency and life?

Morning does anyone have the link for a foreigner to register for the TM30 I can only find a link and asking for Thai id thanks