@Kool ******

interesting. I’m in the process of getting the LTR visa, and the Thai officials were happy to use only the 1099–Rs as income verification, which I provided for 2021 and 2022. The only problem was that they also requested the 1099-Rs for 2023, which are not available yet. In lieu of the 2023 1099-Rs, I supplied 12 months of 2023 bank statements showing the pension deposits.

This info is current as of 3 days ago.

I just want something that will satisfy the requirements for the LTR. I don’t actually need insurance.

@Marty ********

right. That’s why I asked about insurance.

Cheapest policy seems to be around US$600.

@Marty ********

I know. But I never keep that much in a bank account. It’s all in investment accounts, which don’t qualify.

@Brandon ***********

thanks

It’s very rare that I (American passport) have been asked for an onward or return ticket. In the rare cases that have come up, most airlines, if pressed, will settle for you signing an indemnity document in which you agree to indemnify them against the costs of returning you home if the immigration authorities won’t let you in. As others have indicated, you’re even less likely to have this come up at the immigration counter. Only once in hundreds of international flights have I had to purchase an onward ticket. If you’re really worried about it and don’t want to commit immigration fraud, just tee up the purchase of the cheapest possible ticket to any neighboring country that you can enter without a visa. (VIA IS OK.) If it comes up you can make the purchase in seconds while at the check in counter.

@Brandon ***********

I’m seeing much higher quotes than that. What company were you referring to?

@Peter *******

ha ha! I fly several times a month and almost always use an agent. They’re a lot quicker and more convenient. Now I’m waiting for the BS responses from people who think everyone’s needs are exactly like their own.

This can be complicated if you want ironclad protection. If you get married in Thailand, live in Thailand, have a valid prenup under Thai law and then get divorced in Thailand, presumably things should work out OK regardless of where the assets are.

But things can change. Say, for example, you get married and move to the US and then get divorced there. Then the law of the relevant state will govern the divorce. Will the Thai prenup be recognized as valid in a divorce proceeding in a state with very different laws about separate and marital property and prenups generally?

So you need a Thai lawyer and an American lawyer knowledgeable in this area of law who can advise competently on both jurisdictions.