Ralph Tyson wouldn't the cost savings of living in Thailand compensate for the visa, compared to New Zealand or London?

Because he intends to apply for a 12 months extension when in Thailand, which does have the 800,000 requirement. So it makes sense for them to ask for it up front, and avoid another agent putting the money in, situation. Maybe, just my best thought.

@Brandon ***********

assume you had challenges, lots do. I got rejected, more than once, and then a major accountancy mob put the exact same data in and the LTR was granted, as if by magic. Cost about 60,000, but for the 10 year visa that works out at 6000 a year. I'm really not seeing why a professional care home is not capable of arranging the appropriate help in renewing a LTR visa. Anyway, your thought is as valid as mine, and I guess time will tell.

@Brandon ***********

thanks Brandon. Do you have, or been rejected for the LTR visa?

Chris Ed yes indeed, a competent law firm, or accountants (Bangkok based and not small one man band operations) will deal with this no problem, assuming the passive income bar is still met.

@Brandon ***********

LTR - why not. They are in business and to help contain a 10 year visa is a lot less effort than doing this every year? I'm curious if your comment is based on fact or just a thought process.

@Xennex ******

I was told the same in April 2025 at Hua Hin immigration.

@Allan *************

is there any history of visas being cancelled and withdrawn,,. Let's not be scared, the houses may bolt.

@John *********

it is rather easy to become non tax-resident in many countries. The UK, Australia and Thailand all come to mind.

@Billy ********

nothing to do with Thailand visa office. Where did this come from? By definition a DTV application is via the MFA at embassies outside Thailand.