It's the airlines that have to foot the bill if Thai immigration turns you back. So they may require an onward flight. But I don't think they will for a DTV, unless they misunderstand it.

@Barry *******

yes.

@James ********

yep. Department of Consular Affairs. Not immigration.

@James ********

the video is not with an immigration officer.

@David *******

these are guesses, but they're not without basis. There are other visas which cost 1,900 baht to renew. When you renew them, you're required to show you've maintained most of the requirements for initially getting the visa.

To extend an ED visa, you must still be taking the class. To extend a non-O, you must still meet the financial requirements.

It makes sense the DTV would be the same.

But this is Thailand. We'll see.

There's no income requirement for the DTV. But yes, your business must be registered and you should have a separate bank account.

Most places don't accept retirement or investment accounts to meet the 500k baht requirement. So put that money in a savings or checking account unless you already have 500k in checking or savings. How long it needs to be in there varies by where you apply. Hopefully, someone with more specific knowledge of Chicago can chime in.

@Stevie *******

he was also specific about the number of assailants.

I use the block function every time I come across a rude comment that has no informational value. It cleans the group up nicely.

I use the block function liberally.

@Jim ********

that's what he's saying, and it's correct.