JonSt
Danish looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 31 December 2023
Anyone done Thai retirement visa by yourself (no agents) by brerono345
I have been back and forth to Thailand over some years but getting serious about considering the retirement visa now, and I'm sure things have changed greatly now with the online websites and such.and over the past years I've read too many nightmare ...
Just went through the process and used an agent. Do not regret that decision at all, super easy. Seeing the frustrated faces of the guys doing it on their own at the bank and immigration office alone made it worth it. The matter of money in the bank ... Read More
Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
It did not work, they did not want to issue a TIN until I have been here at least 180 days, or until I have to file a tax report.Talked to one law firm and they confirmed this policy. Talked to another and they could help going through the Bangkok ... Read More
Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
You need to apply in person at the Revenue Department office that has jurisdiction over your residential address. In Bangkok, you can apply at any area revenue office or branch office, regardless of where you live. In other provinces, you should ... Read More
Getting a TIN by JonSt
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ...
Hello, I have tried to get a TIN while not having to pay tax in Thailand which is your case as well. Tax offices of Jomtien, Bang Lamung and Sattahip refused to give me one. - @el escondido HelloI will be paying taxes in Thailand from the interest I ... Read More
Getting a TIN
One of my banks back in Denmark is asking for a TIN as I earn interest rates with them. I have just recently moved to Thailand on a retirement visa and therefore not been here for more than 180 days. I want to avoid paying taxes in Denmark and am ... Read More
Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock
HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...
GML Asked 4,000 baht for the service and brought me through the steps and procedures without written test and after 2 hours had my licences for Car and Bike. - @Maxi MariDid you have the bike already? Or did the agent "sort" that out? Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Maxi MariThe 2024 rule is not relevant at all in my case as I will not be a tax resident until 2025. As for the credit/refund issue, it will be credit as the taxes already paid in Denmark will be higher than what Thailand would tax. I would declare ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Maxi Mari No, not for the danish DTA. Denmark will tax the amount first. Perhaps different for other countries and DTA's. Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Just talked to the Danish tax authorities. Basically all pensions, both government and private, can be taxed in both countries, but as the tax percentage in Denmark is a minimum of 38%, this means that there will be no taxation from the Thai ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done that Thanks, I will call them. I'm still in DK, making the move next month :)I really hope a PFA pension is covered by the DTA, otherwise I will do as you say and not mention it to anyone 馃槀 Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done thatEvery information I have found online, including here in DK, contradicts what you are saying. I appreciate the heads up and will be contacting the danish tax authorities just in case. It makes no sense that Thailand would tax income, ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done that Ok, so you are from Denmark as well :)I know all about the DTA and the rules. Private pensions shouldn't be an issue either, as the tax is much higher in Denmark.I'm also happy to pay some taxes to Thailand when the time comes to ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@JonSt Don't believe everything you read online, some information is just garnered from other sites. And yes, there is a lot of scaremongering going on. But, Martinoo2002 seems to know what he's talking about, as he talks from experience. I tend ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Never done thatI will not have any fixed income for the first 6 years. Perhaps some interests and capital gains from stocks etc. After that I will have a private pension for 10 years, followed by social pension. I think the lowest tax is about 38%. Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
@Simonbolton Been having similar worries, mostly from reading online forums where there is plenty of scaremongers 馃槀The "after January 2024" thing was freaking me out as I sold my apartment after that and the profits are not taxed where I ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Since we're speculating on avoiding taxes... I recently thought of a scenario: I gift my son, who lives in Denmark, a sum of money, below the limit for taxation here in DK. He then gifts me money below the limits for taxation while I live in ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
I disagree with your happiness to pay taxes on any income that was already taxed in your country - @Maxi Mari Not sure where you got that from, definitely not what I said. I said I'm happy to pay tax on income i earn while living in Thailand and am ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Found a source supporting my "thoughts"See: Income Earned Prior to Living/Retiring in Thailandhttps://www.thethailandlife.com/expat-tax-thailand#Income_Earned_Prior_to_Living_Retiring_in_Thailand Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Thank you Martin :)The way I see it; I will be moving in a couple of months and will become a tax resident. I'm happy to pay Thai taxes of any income, which will be interests and capital gains from stock etc., while living in Thailand.Everything I ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Correct - @martinoo2002 Great. It seems from some of the discussion people are afraid that Thai government can go back in time and tax income from when one had nothing to do with Thailand and was a tax resident in another country. I will only focus ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Just for my understanding... this whole thing about before or after 1st January 2024 only matters if you are living in Thailand and are a tax resident, right? What I mean is, if I move to Thailand in 2025, it is only after I become a tax resident, ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Nothing earned nothing to declare... simple, the whole thing relates to income in any kind of shape or form. Which includes interest on any form of capital holding - @martinoo2002 Great, that is the only thing that makes sense in my head, but the ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Does one have to state transferred funds on a tax return form?I am moving to Thailand in a couple of months and my income will be zero for many years until my pension payments begin. I imagine I will fill out a tax return form, if at all necessary, ... Read More
Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk
Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...
Wife, daughter, girlfriend mia noi 馃榿etc - @martinoo2002 馃ぃWhich broker platform are you using, if I may ask? Read More
Banking in Thailand by hollytg2003
Hi, I already have a Thai bank account but I鈥檓 looking to moving all my monies to that bank however what concerns me is using a debit card to purchase online for example and the card getting used for fraudulent activity?Therefore what ...
@martinoo2002 I never thought of that, and most likely not necessary where I live at the moment, but when I move to Thailand, I might just do that :) Read More
Health insurance qualifications by madbrain
I am 48 and early retired, currently living in the US, and considering expatriating to Thailand. I have a double digit list of chronic medical conditions which require care, mainly prescriptions, supplements and regular lab tests. I have already ...
OA retirement visa requires a health insurance while O does not. Both require you to be at least 50 year old. Most people go for the O visa as far as I know. Read More
Leaving for Siam by charlesmbasso
Dear All,I am Charles. French Citizen. The maze of Life has me being single now and I chose to leave France for Thailand next January. I shall probably live in Hua Hin after considerations gathered on the Web. I am puzzled by the choice of Health ...
Have you looked at the O visa instead? Does not require health insurance. Read More
Professional pet sitter by Julie Mayger
I am working in the UK as a pet sitter / dog walker, etc. I am 66 and now claim the UK State Pension. Widowed, no children. Fit. Self-employed.Would I be able to come to Thailand and do pet sitting and dog walking? I really do not want to retire. I ...
Have a look here.../forum/viewtopic.php?id=143921 Read More
The right place for us! by Jules2702
So husband and I are starting the process of moving to Thailand. We have already moved from England to Scotland which was like moving to a different country!! So this move should be easy! We are going to bring our dogs with us, so if anyone has ...
The pollution in Chiang Mai is the reason why it is off my list of places to retire. Everything else about the place looks great. Read More
Retirement Visa help and tips by Angela Farlam
I moved to Australia from the UK 18 years ago and have also I been traveling to Thailand for seventeen years since my son moved to Bangkok. I am now hoping to move there on a retirement visa within a few months. I'm thinking the one where you ...
I don't believe you need a police clearance for the non immigrant O visa at all. Also, applying for the O visa from your home country is probably a better idea. This way you have 90 days to get everything ready for the 1 year extension. Regarding ... Read More
Two islands : Can anyone assist ? by pressuser
few years ago I visited Bangkok, Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket.聽 We went on a boat to two islands in the middle of the ocean. There was a bar, music, food. I cant remember where we departed or what the islands are named or the name of the cruise. Can ...
Phi Phi Island perhaps? Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
I'm pretty sure the DTAs are country specific in the EU. E.g. in Denmark, I have to pay danish taxes on my pension even if I live abroad. Read More
Thailand Health care by ab36
Hi My Thai girlfriend spends a fortune on health care, but everything I read suggests that health care should be free in Thailand for citizens.I understand, from a bit of research, that she might only be eligible for free health care in the area ...
@ab36Are you by any chance paying for this health care? Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
Even more drama for this topic :)https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2805305/new-overseas-income-rules-proposed Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@Lotus EaterIt used to be that most companies had a mandatory 15% contribution of ones salary, but now more and more companies, including mine, have made it optional with a minimum of e.g. 3% that covers at least health and life insurance. I do not ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@bigpearlYeah, it's sad, and true, the government pension is not even in my calculations of having enough money to retire. The tiny bit I will get at some point if I'm still alive, will just be a little bit extra fun money :) Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
SAXO is in a process of closing all accounts of clients that are Philippine residents. -@emvaningenBummer, but I will just find another broker then Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@emvaningenAs far as I understand from this, there is no tax on income/gain from stock unless it's domestic. Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@Lotus EaterYes, more or less any income after you retire and receive state pension will affect it.The private pension (which in a way is mandatory) will give me monthly payments over a period of 10 years. There is also a small portion of it that is ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@Lotus EaterThank you for the reply.As mentioned above, I'm not in doubt how the taxation on the pension works.I'm currently 52 and plan on retiring at 53-54. The can initiate payment from the private pension I have at 60 which I will do as the ... Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
@martinoo2002Thank you, great answers from you as always :) Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
@martinoo2002I do hope you are right. My thoughts have been; How do they know where my money comes from? I have savings, pension and profit from selling both stock and property. I plan to move small chunks at a time to live off. Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
Depends on who you ask. few questions that will determine if it happens to you 1) are you a tax resident? I guess not 2) if you are taxed by your home country, is there a double tax treaty (most western countries have it) The pretty old law has ... Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
I have gotten some answers on another forum (hope it's ok to post here) and it does not look good unfortunately. Thailand might be of the list as a retirement location for me ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@emvaningenI'm not really that worried about the tax on pension as it is mostly clear to me and I cannot change anything about it. What I cannot understand fully is the tax rules when it comes to selling stocks. My plan is to deposit an amount into ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
There are 41 countries that hold tax treaties with the Philippines and Denmark is one the same as my country Australia. I keep my tax residency in Australia and pay taxes accordingly, I simply transfer cash from my banks in Oz to our Philippines ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
Thank you both for your replies.Both my private pension (which is kind of mandatory in Denmark), and government, will be taxed in Denmark as far as I know.I will have a look at the treaty. Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes
I鈥檝e been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I鈥檓 back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ... Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
I've read a guide (link provided by Zeus, thank you so much) and if I understand this correctly, as long as the increase in price on my apartment took place before 2024, it will not be taxable in Thailand. There was a huge price jump in about 2020 ... Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
Anyone know if gains from selling property are to be taxed in Thailand? I live in Denmark and there is no tax from selling my apartment. Denmark has a DTA. Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
Can you please provide a link?edit: I believe I've found ithttps://aseannow.com/topic/1306896-thai-government-to-tax-all-income-from-abroad-for-tax-residents-starting-2024/#comments Read More
Help with Tech by Xpatdaughter
HI I am writing on behalf of my father who has been living in Bangkok for nearly 20 years. He is 85 and lives in the Sathorn area. He has someone that helps him with daily chores etc. But he does not have a good relationship at all with Technology. ...
@XpatdaughterPlease be careful, sounds like it would be very easy for someone with bad intentions to gain access to bank accounts etc. Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
@ronstaffIt was something I saw on reddit so I have no details on which agent it was. Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
Thank you both so much for the good advice in here.Visa plan:鈥� Buy ticket to Thailand, onwards ticket not needed.鈥� Acquire documentation for owning at least 800k from your bank, plus other documents needed for the visa application such as ... Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
Does one need an onward ticket when entering on a 90 day O visa? Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
@JonSt 90 -@martinoo2002Perfect, I'm so ready now :)One year to go and I will be there Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
@rbakker"Exactly. After you get the O visa in Denmark you go to Thailand, rent a condo, open a bank account, deposit 800k, wait two months, apply for the 1-year extension."I assume the O visa is 60 days and I will need to get a 30 day extension, or ... Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
@rbakkerThanks a lot for this information and confirmation. I'm finally beginning to get some confidence that I understand the rules and that this can all go smoothly, highly appreciate the help given here :) Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
@rbakkerSounds like a catch 22 then as you need 800k in the bank for two months to apply for the O Visa.I've asked around on a danish fb group and applying for the O Visa at the Thai Embassy in Denmark seems like the way to go. I think I just need ... Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
@rbakkerFollow up question, isn't it better then to apply for an O visa from one's' home country as opposed to a 60 day tourist visa that would be converted later? I'm thinking if it makes opening a bank account any easier? Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
@rbakkerGood input, thanks Read More
1st time in Bangkok by r3152f7794
Planning a vacation in july/August. If I like it (which I'm sure I will) I would like to rent/buy condo in near future. I'm single and will be 65 in November. I plan on retiring soon after. What are some steps I should follow to get the process ...
This is probably the best Visa guide I've found so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm1CYhvMO6c&lc=UgwT10wCR_u7iVeHscB4AaABAg.A0WCtLSW6w1A0Yad98GCzZ&ab_channel=AlwaysonaJourney Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
So much misinformation about getting a retirement visa out there. Not sure why youtubers etc. more or less all say you need an agent. Anyway, finally found a great guide on youtube, link ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
A link for all banks and how to https://www.austchamthailand.com/how-to 鈥� to%20open. -@martinoo2002Great link. It talks about different types of accounts, do you know if there is a specific requirement for the 800k account?And would ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
@martinoo2002Great advice, thank you, and fully agree your comment on moving here without having the means, really don't understand it.My current plans are getting the O retirement visa from the Thai embassy in Denmark before I leave... not sure if ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
Not sure if that will be possible without using an agent, don't know any thai people... yet :)I do believe I have seen some agent services that offer assistance with opening a bank account. Might look into that and use if not too expensive. Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
聽 聽 @JonStIt is for any visa request that becomes an issue in the future and they will not let you choose but willchoose the office where there brother's mother her sister 's husband is an immi officer聽 聽 聽 聽 ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
@scbrockThanks for the information :) Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
I don't think anyone can just pay more to an agent and escape the 800k requirement! That's not what the agents are getting paid for, it's just filling out the paperwork and dealing with the ever-changing requirements. No discount for having 800k. Or ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
@JonSt First they usually will not take th immi office from where you live l, making 90 days and tm30 reporting difficult, which the agent of course can solce for a small fee. If you want to do it yourself after using an agent you can expext ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent by JonSt
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ...
I'm mostly looking for cost without the 800k fix. Did find something on reddit where a guy said he paid 6000 I believe. There is no way I'm paying 30-50k and I believe that is only relevant when the bribery money is needed to take care of not having ... Read More
Cost of Visa agent
Anyone who can share what they paid for agent services for opening a bank account and help with a non-immigrant O visa after arriving in Thailand?I do have the 800k to deposit into a Thai bank account, so I don't need their "help" with that ... Read More
Type O Visa insurance VS Bank Deposit? by Paul_Adams
I've read a lot about this with no clear understanding. The O requires insurance. Does a significant deposit in a Thai bank account (or USA) allow you to skip the insurance requirement.? I have two trips to upcoming trips to Thailand to make ...
As far as I know the O visa does not require a health insurance, the O-A does however. Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
Very helpful information given here, thanks martino and rbakker :) Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
@martinoo2002Thanks.So people that use visa agents need to pay their fee annually I guess. Read More
Getting a 1-year extension of Non-Immigrant (O) visa by rbakker
I will soon be applying for the initial 1-year extension to my Non-Immigrant (O) visa and would like to keep a record of it here along with any questions that pop up along the way. I'm eligible to apply on Feb 5 2024 because then it's 2 months since ...
If one gets a one year extension on a non-O, when and how is that then extended further, i.e. at the end of that year? Read More
Embassies not verifying by shenpa
I was hoping to use the income method instead of bulk deposit when coming to Thailand as I don鈥檛 really want 800k just sitting there earning no interest but I spoke with Siam legal and was advised that the UK, Australian, Canadian and US ...
Interesting topic.Could Siam legal not give any advice on alternative methods for verification? Read More
Visa O retire by North24
Hi Has anyone gone through an agent like me asking for a retirement visa. I had the fund last year for the 3 months but could not extend for 1 year for personal reasons. The agent proposed me to have the visa for 12 months with passport stamp for ...
So, if you use an agent, and that agent uses a certain immigration office, you become "locked" to that office? Read More
Thailand Retirement Visa O-A by JonSt
Hi, I'm new to the forum so bear with me as this has most likely been asked many times :)I鈥檓 looking at the requirements for this Visa and if I go ahead with my plans to retire at 55, I understand that 800k baht will need to stay in a Thai ...
I've also looked at the LTR option; Wealthy Pensioners:"For retirees aged 50 years or older who have an annual pension or stable passive income. Personal income of at least USD 80,000 a year at the time of application."80,000 per year before ... Read More
Thailand Retirement Visa O-A by JonSt
Hi, I'm new to the forum so bear with me as this has most likely been asked many times :)I鈥檓 looking at the requirements for this Visa and if I go ahead with my plans to retire at 55, I understand that 800k baht will need to stay in a Thai ...
Thank you all for the information.O Visa looks better, especially given all the negative feedback on the insurance companies in Thailand.Regarding taxation on my pension, that won't be an issue as the taxes where my pension comes from are way higher ... Read More
Thailand Retirement Visa O-A
Hi, I'm new to the forum so bear with me as this has most likely been asked many times :)I鈥檓 looking at the requirements for this Visa and if I go ahead with my plans to retire at 55, I understand that 800k baht will need to stay in a Thai ... Read More