Hi am kiwi also stumped up the 2k yes expensive but freedom to come and go for 5 yrs,400 per year is cheaper than retirement costs as agents needed more with the way immigration is changing rules all the time.

@Dca ****

afraid so most expensive in world . Can go to another country to save money but it is what it is. Over 5 yrs not so terrible. Peace if mind now I have one.

@Robert *****

Sth Island

Expensive 2k nzd .apparently lot cheaper in Vietnam or Cambodia but add in extra accom flights etc and having it before leaving makes it ok and spread over 5 yrs.

Went to Thailand embassy web site and downloaded app.

Sign up and follow instructions. Am remote worker now. Took about 1 month but had to submit extra info, took a few days arranging that.

From submitting extra info took about 7 -10 days.

Daunting at first but soon enough got the hang of it .

Good luck

How much did it cost?

Seems in NZ the price is 2k nzd.

Very expensive but I guess over 5 yrs is affordable.

@Michael ********

is that for the DTV visa? If so which category did you go for cheers

30 days visa exempt then extend for another 30 for 1900bhat i believe both ways

@James *******

is that a real issue? can say i will visit cambodia by land or similar dont think they have ever checked that on past trips but will ask travel agent. Not wanting to do the retirement visa this trip. thanks

@John *********

exactly but 61 days till flight home