I am considering a DTV but my situation is a little more complicated and I have questions which have not been answered yet, I don't think.

The money in the bank is not an issue. However, as I own businesses in the UK, I don't get a formal salary and I simply draw from a director loan account with over £1m in my favour. I am not trying to explain that to someone at immigration as they will never understand it. I could magic up a contract or whatever but it clearly isn't £xxxxx per month etc. matching deposits into my accounts.

During the application process, it asks when you are arriving and when you are leaving and if you have accommodation for the duration. If I put 180 days and can't show accommodation for 180 days, then what ? Ideally, I don't want to have to arrange any accommodation and I can't arrange it without the surety of obtaining the visa. Same with flight tickets, I can't lose £5k on flights.

Extensions and 90 day reporting. Are they asking for financials everytime or ever ? Has anyone done an extension at 180 days ? My understanding this is available every entry, not just once but that it is available once per entry.

Banking. I have bank accounts at SCB but would prefer to diversify and open others. I read the DTV is not a non immigrant visa so blah blah but is this categorically proven or just half reality, half internet twaddle. It doesn't officially affect me but I could use a non O visa otherwise.

Ok. So I think I know the answer but I want to check. I’m currently on an extension of stay on my Non O for retirement. When I apply for my next extension of stay Can I change that to a non O for marriage or do I have to start again. Thanks

Hi. Sorry to ask something that must have been asked before but I received confusing informatiin from the Chiang Mai immigration office.

If I am on a retirement visa (my first time) and I want to do the same next year, does the money have to be in the bank two, three or four months before I hand in my application? Some websites give different answers. And is it a matter of sending in the exact same documents as the first time? Will those documents need updating - besides the bank stuff? And can I choose when I do it? I was thinking I might do it two weeks before my current visa expires, although maybe earlier so I have plenty of time if I get anything wrong. Is there an earliest date you can apply before expiry? Thank you!

Quick question; when you go to apply for a 12 month retirement visa extension for the 2nd time is there a 2 week 'under consideration' period or do you get the stamp on the same day? Many thanks.

Hello, I am planning to travel to Vietnam. I currently have a 90-day Non-O visa and I will return 15 days before the visa expires. I will also obtain a re-entry permit.

My question is whether it is better to apply for the one-year extension of stay before traveling or after I return, or if it does not matter. I am asking from a practical point of view, especially if someone has been in a similar situation. From a legal point of view, there should not be any issues.

Thank you.

Hello, I am inquiring about the retirement visa. I have plans to travel to Thailand in March of 2026. Would you apply for the retirement visa prior to coming or apply for the tourist visa 1st? Hope this makes sense. Trying to get clarity. Thank you.

I have a question related to applying for the first time extension for the purpose of retirement. I will enter Thailand using Non-O Visa and I intend to apply the extension around 45 days before the visa expires. Would the required 800K deposit have to be transferred from abroad or showing existing funds in Thailand is sufficient? I intend to apply at Chaengwattana Office. Thank you for all the answers.

Can someone tell me when my visa runs out, passport stamp says 10th September

My paper copy that is stapled to my passport says 10th October

Thankyou

I have been to Thailand 8 times in nearly 3 years. Last trip the Customs officer asked how long I was staying 'this time'. I am back in April 2026 but I am a bit concerned they may knock me back. I have never overstayed and purely come to see friends as a tourist. I am near retirement but not in need of a retirement visa yet. I plan to have 2 trips on 2026.

Is there a tourist visa that lasts 12 months?

I don't want any unnecessary problems.

Can you advise me

Fist my history January to end of march with a 10 day trip to Cambodia then back for 6 months to my home country scotland

Then back to Thailand October 11th 2025 with a 30 day extension

Leave for Laos 30 December for 1 possible 2 months then hopefully back to Thailand leaving 26march 2026 back to Scotland

What are my chances of being denied

Thank you