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QUESTIONS

Is the Non-immigrant O (retirement) visa the same when applying in my home country versus Thailand?

4 comments

4 years ago

Is it better to apply for a Non-O-A visa in Switzerland or in Thailand, and how does health insurance affect visa extension?

15 comments

4 years ago

What should I know about TM30 reporting and annual extension procedures for a non-O retirement visa in Bangkok?

4 comments

9 days ago

COMMENTS

Do I need to report to immigration and show a TM30 if staying in different hotels in Thailand?

Martin *******

You need to do the 90 days reports. The hotel is responsible to file a tm.30 within 24 hrs after check-in. Most hotels do that online. Just make shure the hotel makes a tm.30 and ask for a copy/screen shot before you go for the 90 days report.

6 months ago

Is it advisable to lock up 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account while traveling frequently?

Martin *******

The DTV visa would probably be more suitable for you than the retirement visa.

7 months ago

What are the requirements for obtaining a permanent visa in Thailand after purchasing an apartment?

Martin *******

@Olivia *******

you can get a retirement visa from the embassy in your home country or alternatively you can get one at the immigration office when you're in Thailand.

7 months ago

What are people's experiences with N26 compared to Wise for online banking?

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@Gido ********

Having a second option is a good idea anyway. I heard of blocked Wise and N26 accounts. If that happens you're happy to have a second option to transfer money. It never happened to me though.

7 months ago

What are people's experiences with N26 compared to Wise for online banking?

Martin *******

N26 uses Wise in the background for international transfers. However, they add a small fee. I use N26 for credit card payments and Wise for transfers.

7 months ago

Is the DTV a better long-term visa option compared to the retirement visa in Thailand?

Martin *******

I thought the same. It's worth considering as an alternative option. The downside might be that it's more difficult to open bank accounts as it's considered a tourist visa.

8 months ago

What are the best options for transferring large sums of money in USD to a Kasikorn bank account in Thailand?

Martin *******

Use normal international bank wire transfer for large sums. It's safer and cheaper than wise or other services.

2 years ago

Can I use a Thai sterling bank account for my retirement visa application in Thailand?

Martin *******

@Benjamin *****

happened to me too. The immigration officer was visiting me at my registered address in Phuket.

3 years ago

Can I use a Thai sterling bank account for my retirement visa application in Thailand?

Martin *******

@Stef *********

note that opening a foreign currency account needs some time. I had to wait three weeks for the bank book of my foreign currency account at bangkok bank.

3 years ago

Which European countries currently do not require mandatory quarantine for visitors from Thailand?

Martin *******

Switzerland

4 years ago