How is it possible to use home ownership to qualify for LTR visa when farangs cannot directly own land in Thailand? I am interested in pursuing an LTR visa, wealthy pensioner category, under terms which allow for $40k+ in passive income and $250k+ in Thai property investment. I wish to try to qualify by spending $250k+ on a freestanding house (not condo) to use as my primary residence (not for rental). The issue is how to purchase in my name in a way that qualifies for the LTR visa but still complies with laws against foreigners owning land. Do I need to find a leasehold property? How could it work for a freehold property? If I create a business to own the property, must I be a minority business owner (49% max)? If so, would I then have to spend $505k+ in the house to make my share worth $250k?

I saw a few ppl on TikTok CLAIM to have received a DTV using their military retirement (US). How? Is that possible?

I'm looking for a bit of visa advice. My wife is Thai (dual Thai/US citizenship and dual passports). We own a condo in Hua Hin and a few pieces of land, all of which are in her name since she's Thai. We visit occasionally (just returned from a 6 week visit) and plan to return to our condo for about 6 months starting next January. After that, we plan to visit more frequently and eventually we will probably want to live there permanently. Oh yes, I'm retired and neither of us is concerned about employment in Thailand; we just want to live there. Any suggestions regarding my visa?

Question:

I'm here on a DTV visa and work remote contracts in data science.

I have an interview with a local company that - if I get a job offer - will qualify me and my spouse for the LTR visa instead. The company specifically wants experts in my field with ,10+ years of experience and fluency in English, which they're having difficulty finding locally, so they specifically want someone from overseas at this point.

Do we know what happens if a second visa type is approved when you have a DTV visa?

I am traveling to Thailand since 23 years, now being 50yrs old with German passport, and always on visa exempt stamp.

Since last year it seems using this way of entering the country is getting more and more tricky as I enter the country 2-3x during a 4 weeks holiday trip entering other SEA countries as well.

I also own a Condo in my name in Pattaya btw.

Now wondering what visa to apply for, probably DTV as I have all the requirements handy, to get not stressed with questions and evidence for my own purpose.

What is your guys recommendation in my case for 2-3 yearly visits to SEA in total not more than 120days but multiple Thailand entries?

I don't want to live there or apply for a standard tourist visa as I can't see a big difference.

As German I have also 2 passports (both German) which is allowed for critical purposes and land borders (Emirates, Israel, Cuba etc.) and I could potentially change my passport each time or so.

What are your recommendations for best and flexible options for myself?

Hello, I was just curious how long some of you had to wait for your LTR? My application has been in final review for some time and 3 1/2 months since the submission. When I called BOI, they said it’s with the relevant government agencies, but no one has asked me for any additional documents. Is it possible that these departments are just taking a long time? 3 1/2 months seems quite long relative to what other people seem to have experienced. Thanks. 

Has anyone applied for LTR visa in the group and got approved?

In my case I meet the criteria of Highly skilled professional.

Its just its my 3rd company in last 2 years.

So little concerned.

Hello,

Just new here and wanted an advice based on my career. Im planning to move to Thailand and I wanted to ask which will be more easier to obtain in my situation, DTV visa or LTR? considering that I'm freelance interior and real estate photographer and i have my own small photography business and trade license in the country that im resident of.

And either if its DTV or LTR visa what papers will i need.

Thank you

Hi, new to the group. I'm looking to bring a parent under the LTR wealthy pensioner visa. Does anyone know what requirements are for a parent coming as a dependent? I understand that parents can now be included as dependents.

If I have made my LTR non refundable payment of $1700usd to the Thai Embassy website too soon. Then I was told I need to have the Thailand assets like a Real Estate investment to get my LTR Visa. Since I do not plan to purchase real estate here for another year or so, What is my best Visa option to start and then transfer to my LTR Visa once I own my real estate here. Also will the immigration office hold my payment as valid for 12 months while I secure a seperate visa until I qualify for my LTR Visa? Thank you in advance. Great group ...