Hi all..Really appreciate any advice on the following - I am 60, retired, financially well Canadian. Applied for the O-non imgrant retirement visa from Canada and after submitting all of the docs and paid so much fees (incl 2 health insurance) didn't get too far. The Embasy asked for more docs based on their forms which I didn't see or know when I went though the on-line application. Now I am in Europe and plan to fly to Thailand Oct 1. I understand the visa 2 + 1 months, but wish to stay longer. What would be the best way to achieve this while within Thailand? I am keeping all of the health coverage, criminal checks, etc. Would love to here from westerners who are gone through this and got any long-term stay visas. Thanks all.

I’m planning to move to Thailand permanently soon.

I would like to know more about the Retirement Visa?

I think they should rename this visa the Desperados Thailand Visa.

Hello everyone,

I’m a Dutch citizen preparing for my long-term stay in Thailand on the DTV visa. I’m considering cancelling my Dutch health insurance since I will deregister from the Netherlands, as it is no longer required. However, I have some questions regarding travel insurance.

Does anyone here have experience with a travel insurance policy, specifically covering medical expenses, for a full year? How does deregistering from the Netherlands affect travel insurance coverage?

Also, would it be possible or advisable to get a good health insurance or travel insurance directly in Thailand?

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance.

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What would be the way to stay in thailand the longest if you gave up your "O" visa? Thinking of gambling with my 800K and cashing out and taking the 10% profit to exchange for the dollar.

Can I get a 1 year apartment lease on the DTV? I Just got approved. Thank you

Hi!

I'm planning to stay in Thailand for several months, possibly up to half a year, and I wanted to get some advice from those of you who have experience with long-term stays. Specifically, I'm wondering whether it's worth opening a local bank account during this time. Is it a complicated or straightforward process? Would you recommend it for someone staying a few months, or is it better to stick with my home country's bank?

Thanks in advance for any insights! 🌸

Hi,

I am concidering settle in thailand for long term by getting nomad visa (DTV or any other type that match), I am from Morocco & I own a uk company created remotely on 2020 using an online service. I am the sole shareholder & CEO with a monthly salary that i receive from the company to my local bank in Morocco, the company bank account is a uk wise bank, what should i do to increase chance to get approuved, any information is appreciated.

Thank you

I will catch a lot of criticism but I don't care. Some of the questions I have seen about the new DTV border on the ridiculous. Such as I want to take a one week cooking class, will that qualify. I want to come to Thailand and ride my bicycle around Thailand, will that work. I want to attend a music concert, do I qualify. I don't have the necessary funds but can I still get it. Geez people be for real.

Hi friends, anyone in this group apply for retirement visa or spouse visa in Thailand ? What type is best for long stay for 5 years or longer ? As I can see there is several useful information regarding to DTV visa but it didn’t seem to apply to retirement visa or spouse visa . Any suggest please welcome to share your experience . Thanks