@Jan ********

Check the Machine Readable Zone (at the bottom of your passport bio page) however your name is written there is the “correct” spelling for visa and entry paperwork.

This may differ from your native language spelling

Anonymous participant do they have endorsement from the sports authority of Thailand for you?

Recommend a cover letter that explains where the money comes from.

You may not want to mix this up with the businesses that you have as you have a manufacturer in Thailand, which under the DTV could be problematic as you are not allowed to work in or for a Thai entity.

The cleanest option would be the soft power route (cooking or yoga) with a provider who has a proven track record and certification.

@Simon *******

this is a genuine question. Given that the application is now online only how does an agency submit your application?

Do they log in with your profile or is there an actual agent profile.

It looks like you would apply under workcation category which does require income and payslips.

So you could try and explain that you are in development and have no income yet but have 3m in funds. But I think you will get rejected as you don’t meet income requirements as much as no minimum income is published.

Although I suspect the better option would be the soft power route as this does not require income and 3M should be more than sufficient

1 90 days from any date you enter the kingdom

2. Thai driving licence yes

Bank account NO

Given the current decline in Thai tourism and other SE Asian countries’ Visa offerings and the success of the DTV I would be surprised if the visa will not be continued long term.

There may be adjustments to soft power and medical as a 5 year visa for a 6 months course or treatment still seems somewhat over the top.

I will be looking into retirement visa options once my DTV comes to an end.

@Benjamin ********

I appreciate that time is a very valuable commodity but you still have to compile all the info / documents yourself so the agent just checks it. And fills out the form for you. If The agent is doing it for you , like the test than that’s most likely not the legal way to do it.

If they help getting you to the front of the queue then maybe