I mean it is in all of their materials that this is the third requirement for the LTR for wealthy pensioners. Not sure why you would be surprised. Did you not read the 3 requirements?

Why didn’t he leave 2 weeks ago when he knew his visa was up and he couldn’t get an extension? If he is out of space, after leaving and trying to re-enter, how will he get stamped in? Wherever he goes will also require space in his passport as well. Imagine, if he started to address this 2+ weeks ago, before overstay, he might have a new passport already.

First, do you actually mean you have tourist visas or you are entering visa exempt? Tourist visas are applied for online via the embassy. Visa exempt is when immigration lets you in without a visa. Each time you came in, did you go to immigration and extend from 60 days to 90 days? It will come down to if the immigration officer feels you are trying to live here and not really tourist. Hard to know what they will do, having an actual visa from the embassy usually makes it much safer

Which embassy? What type of visa?

@Chris ********************

also need to think about the visa entry requirements for where she is going, based on her nationality. Vietnam might require more forward planning compared to flights to Laos or Cambodia

@Nikki ******

You will most likely need import/export documents and certificates to take your dog over a land border as well. When I moved from Cambodia to Thailand, the paperwork and approval process was slightly complicated to just get them over the border. I would also highlight, a flight out and back might be much quicker. When you pay for the fast track (VIP) immigration services, things are much easier coming back in. That way, you wouldn’t be gone too long from your dog. Also, you might have issues with border bouncers letting you bring a dog with you in their van.

@Jeff ************

not sure what you are reading, but all Thai embassies moved to e-visas since Jan 2025. The embassy in Laos is a little different in that you still need to go in person to pay though.

I have had my DTV for over a year, entered 10+ times. Never been asked anything.

@Degen *****

- Proof of location is part of the initial application. What did you supply?

Each embassy has its own official review time. Which embassy you going through? The embassy you emailed is the one you applied via?