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Aug 8, 2025
2 days ago
Eve ****
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Hi, I got a question for the accommodation info in Thailand.

We plan to get DTV first, then stay at a hotel for 1 month, during that time and we'll find and sign a 1 year condo contract.

So I guess we'll have to put the 1 month hotel info. Duration of stay (Days) we put 30 days.

But our actual duration of stay (Days) is 743 day(s). Could anyone help with what to put in the form? Or what should we do to streamline the process based on our plan?

Appreciated!
Aug 7, 2025
3 days ago
Julie **************
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I am 53 and planning to move with my fiancé to Hua Hin from the USA in March 2026. Originally we were advised to wait until then because he turns 50 on Feb 28, that we should enter on tourist visas and apply for the non-O when we get there, and that we shouldn’t worry about being married or not.

But now, I’ve been told that we should get married and apply for the non-O before he turns 50 because he would qualify as my dependent. (I still am not sure about when/where to apply for the visa.)

Recommendations? Thanks!
Aug 1, 2025
9 days ago
Pompel ******
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Is it so that a dtv visa has to be applied from another country?

Im in thailand now and immigration told me to get a dtv visa instead of tourist visa
Jul 30, 2025
11 days ago
Sam *****
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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!
Jul 28, 2025
13 days ago
Raamesh ******
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My boyfriend has just received his U.S. passport and will be flying to Bangkok, Thailand in September 2025,but he was convicted of felony which he served time for and is now off parole. My question is will he be allowed entry in to Thailand and are there any further documents he would need to make his entry here in Thailand go smoothly?

Once he has arrived Thailand we are hoping to get married and make his stay here long term.

I am a Thai citizen my boyfriend is ( US citizen)

Please advise any comments and information will be most helpful.

Thanks You
Jul 28, 2025
13 days ago
How many days that you plan to stay did you enter on the application? (Assuming you want to stay long-term).

180 days, a full year, multiple years?
Jul 25, 2025
16 days ago
We're here until October on a tourist visa will then complete DTV in australia before returning.

How have others transitioned their travel insurance? Do we need to cancel our normal policy and transition to expat insurance?

For context we are 31 and 32 with a 2.5 year old.

We've got a 12 month lease and car here. From australia.
Jul 21, 2025
20 days ago
Brett *******
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Must I do a cooking course each time I come in for 180 days, or just once in 5 years
Jul 14, 2025
a month ago
Wannikea *********
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According to this article 35,000 DTV visas issued so far. Average of 100 per day since inception.

[members only]?
Jul 9, 2025
a month ago
Matilda *****
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Hi all 🙂

Me and my partner are looking and staying long time in Thailand in October we are going to be based in Krabi

We would like to come on an educational visa and learn Muay Thai

Has anyone got any recommendations on how to get started? Who to contact? Or any schools that can help the whole process for us

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you :)
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