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What was the process of obtaining a Long Term Resident visa (LTR) for wealthy pensioners in Thailand like?

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2 years ago

What is the process for an American expat to extend their 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?

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3 years ago

Can I apply for an O-A visa extension in Thailand if my insurance starts on the same day my current extension expires?

28 comments

5 years ago

Is CW Immigration Open on January 2nd?

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5 years ago

Is there a blue book for a condo unit in Thailand?

2 comments

6 years ago

Is Bangkok Immigration open during the holidays between now and January 1?

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6 years ago

How long does it take to get a Multiple-Entry Permit (TM8) at Bangkok Immigration?

3 comments

7 years ago

Is using Bumrungrad Hospital for 90-day reporting more convenient than going to Immigration in Thailand?

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7 years ago

What is the difference between a retirement extension of stay and a visa in Thailand?

16 comments

7 years ago

What are the requirements and surprising details for extending a Non-Immigrant O-A Visa in Thailand?

16 comments

7 years ago

Do I need to file a TM 30 with Bangkok Immigration after returning from the US on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa?

8 comments

7 years ago

COMMENTS

What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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You can’t get a 1 year extension without a Thai bank account. An O visa is only 90 days. An OA visa is one year but that is not the best visa unless you really like its particular features.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

Yes you can message me but my visas don’t seem to be the visas you are going for.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

Getting married makes the visa cheaper (400k vs 800k) but the process is a little more complicated.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

I retired at 55 in the US. I moved to Thailand when I was 60. I never got bored but it is something to consider.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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The LTR would fall under the “retirement visas” category and he did mention “passive income” so he did hear something somewhere. Since the LTR is not mentioned on Thai embassy websites (I think) I decided to mention it . . . plus that is my current visa.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

The details about the LTR visa can be found on the Thailand Board of Investment website. Google BOI LTR. It is really passive income required. For example I meet the requirements using my work pension. They also accept certain investment passive incomes but I don’t know the details on that. They don’t consider earned income or savings.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

You cannot work in Thailand on any of the “retirement” visas. You could always switch visas later on.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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I came on an OA visa in 2017. I extended it 5x. I am now on a pensioner 10 year LTR visa ( the visa that requires $80k/yr passive income).

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

Yes, you can extend an O indefinitely without leaving the country. Just meet the extension requirements each year.

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What are the best visa options for moving to Thailand permanently, particularly for Education, Retirement, and DTV visas?

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@Michael *******

Try to get your bank account where you plan to live.

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What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?

153 comments

7 days ago

How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?

40 comments

8 days ago

What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?

50 comments

16 days ago

What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

96 comments

17 days ago

What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?

180 comments

19 days ago

What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?

198 comments

a month ago

What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?

57 comments

a month ago

What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

136 comments

2 months ago

What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?

63 comments

2 months ago

What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

306 comments

2 months ago

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

85 comments

2 months ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

2 months ago

What are some funny memes related to current events?

14 comments

2 months ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

74 comments

2 months ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

2 months ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

2 months ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

3 months ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

3 months ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

3 months ago

What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

4 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

428 comments

4 months ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

4 months ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

5 months ago

Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?

125 comments

6 months ago

What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

273 comments

6 months ago

What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?

223 comments

7 months ago

Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

72 comments

7 months ago

How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?

132 comments

7 months ago

Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?

155 comments

7 months ago

What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

109 comments

7 months ago

What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?

224 comments

8 months ago

What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

71 comments

8 months ago

What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?

57 comments

8 months ago

What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?

106 comments

8 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

146 comments

8 months ago

What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?

86 comments

8 months ago

What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?

19 comments

10 months ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

270 comments

10 months ago

What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?

18 comments

10 months ago

What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?

60 comments

10 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?

101 comments

10 months ago

What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

64 comments

10 months ago

What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?

46 comments

10 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

60 comments

10 months ago

What are the recent changes to Thailand's entry visa rules regarding unlimited land entries?

153 comments

a year ago

What is the DTV visa and what are its employment restrictions in Thailand?

5 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements and details for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

503 comments

a year ago

What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?

193 comments

a year ago

What are the new rules for the 60-day visa exempt entry in Thailand?

178 comments

a year ago

What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?

48 comments

a year ago

How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

79 comments

a year ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?

7 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?

9 comments

a month ago

What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?

21 comments

a month ago

What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?

16 comments

a month ago

Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?

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a month ago

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