Dezmo

Typoes from mobile... I was surprised they responded to my initial application so quickly...asking for those docs. 🙂

Thanks I completed the Document Request Acknowledgement Form and noted in my letter that I had not secured a flight yet but might be in later november. So far they haven't asked for insurance but only 1099r. I was sure they responded toy initial application so quickly...asking for those docs.

Thanks again. So once I get the approval letter I can complete that last step online and make the payment (hopefully with credit card :). They asked for addional documents pretty quickly... 2 days after submission. I was a bit confused as my Gross income onboth 1040 showed more than the $80k but guess they wanted 1099r forms too. I have not made flight to Thailand yet.. i am very flexible so will wait until I see how this goes... if I cannot get the LTR I may get the 90-day Non O and extend it when there.

Thanks... I may reach out to Mon (referral in Chiang Mai) for insurance quotes.... So would I get a confirmation that I meet income requirements and request for insurance proof (I did provide the "Document Request Acknowledgement Form" also.? So I can assume if I meet the income requirements, it pretty smooth sailing (assuming I get the insurance document in)? I may start insurance in mid-Nov as expect to be there then... assume that would not be an issue with them.

Thanks... I just added this. I checked off everything though many are not applicable 🙂 The instructions are not clear... I didn't know I had to do that (the link was at bottom and i never noticed :).

I got another email requesting same thing. It did say to merge the docs into 1 PDF so I did that with all the 1099R. After uploading it took me back to Status page... so I guess its under review again. Little kludgey user experience 🙂

I completed my application on the BOI site. A few days later they sent automated email (see below) .... but when I go back to the site and load up the 1099R forms, I cannot continue. The only button that is active is the Signature (so I rewrote it) and BACK... I am confused.. lol Little confused why they asked #1 as my last 2 years of 1040 that I provided showed $80+ of passive income. 2024 did include some IRA withdrawals which is what they may be wanting to see more (given request for 1099R). But seems I am stuck on the screen. On the Upload screen it shows the below the 2 of the new 1099R I uploaded (thought I loaded 5 1099 forms): Request from: Screen 4 Please provide Form 1099-R for your IRA and your Pension." (Do they need to be notarized? Website is confusing.... ) Included in email: 1. Individual income tax return such as P.N.D. 90/91, BIR60, Form 1040, SA100, T1 General etc. showing income of no less than 80,000 or 40,000 USD per year in the past 2 years (in case of “Wealthy Pensioner category”, please provide a pension certificate or individual income tax return e.g. 1099r or any documents showing UNEARNED or PASSIVE income such as interests, dividends, royalties or rental incomes etc. of no less than 80,000 or 40,000 USD per year. IMPORTANT NOTICE for Wealthy Pensioner, income from employment or self-employment such as directors’ fees, salaries, allowances and benefits both in kind and in cash is unacceptable) * Note: Must be in or a notarized translation into English or Thai language only Please provide Form 1099-R for your IRA and your Pension.

I applied last night and it had the different sections with red circles and green diamonds of what was mandatory or not. Some sections had an "Add" button for documents. I created a letter to explain the 1040 tax forms, etc. but the "Other Docs" section would not load the PDF so I loaded it with my 1040 (section). And the income section noted '2 years of income' proof NOT "last year" as the PDF instructions i had seen before (that seemed to be modified in March)... I did not load anything about insurance yet.... and noted why not in my letter.. hoping they could tell me if my "income" section passed first. Seemed a pretty easy process... and if my income passes, I will get the insurance and it should be clear sailing 🙂

I applied for the Wealthy Pensioners, and noticed that they requested the last 2 years of proof of income ($80K+) rather than only "last year" as I read in another PDF I had downloaded from a site. No problem as I just copied the few pages of my 2023 1040 also. I do not have the ability to shows 12 months of bank statements showing the $100k+ and wanted to get insurance anyway but was unsure when I may go back to Thailand (Nov/Dec). So i have not yet purchased a policy. I added a letter to the upload noting my income, etc. and that I would supply insurance proof later but wanted to check if I met the income requirements first.. I wonder if they will evaluate the income, etc. first and let me know if those "pass" and then request the insurance document or do you think I need to do it all at once before they provide any type of feedback. I was curious about my 2024 1040 tax form as I had mostly withdrawal from an IRA, some income, and dividends, interest to exceed the 80k.

Just wanted to get clarification on the Wealthy Penioners requirements again from someone who did it. If you do not show/get health insurance (though I may get it anyway but have it start when I intend to enter Thailand in November - assuming it does NOT have to be active the date ofapplication).....instead you can show: C. Financial evidence or bank statement (Investment portfolio and fixed deposit are NOT accepted) showing a deposit of no less than 100,000 USD which has been held and maintained for no less than 12 months at the time of application. So does one have to load up 12 months of bank statements? Thats a lot of digital paperwork 🙂

I might have missed the answer but if I apply online from the USA a few months before I may go to Thailand for the Non O (90 day) visa, do they require housing proof like a tm30? I thought this is provided online by the hotel, etc upon arrival? I wanted to apply early but not yet make any flight or housing plans until I'm sure on my dates, etc

I was thinking about the DTV also.. but no remote contract work at the moment so would have to do the soft thing... and unsure about that... I heard stories that some cooking classes, etc. that they thought were valid later were not.. Has anyone received the DTV based on a medical reason? I am having an implant done now in the USA in October but would be in Thailand about the time where I could get a crown on it (takes 3-6 months to heal first)... and wonder is that would suffice.... (it may not be until Feb). So I just need to show some sort of proof of an appointment with a Dentist, etc? Though I am reading elseware one may need a longer term medical issue that requires treatment...

Thanks again..Maybe I will get the Non O (90 day) and I read that I have up to 90 days after issuance to enter Thailand. Seems maybe I could do that now...then apply for the LTR just before or after I arrive in Thailand (rather than the apply the LTR first)...

Thanks... so I may try to start process with BOI soon to see if I meet requirements. I assume that if I do not, it is ok for me to start the process (online) to get the 90 day Non O visa so then later when I get to Thailand I can get the 1 year extension (and maybe try the LTR later)..???

Another question. ....my understanding is that if I do this process online from the USA, once final approval, I will get some sort of document I can print to show immigration in arrival to Thailand.. Let's say during this process (or latter part) I am in Thailand on a tourist exempt... Does that matter? Would i then just leave Thailand for a moment before my 60 days are up, then enter and show the LTR document? (Pretty sure I recall I need to use it within 60 days .) I ask because I might make flight arrangements to Thailand before I get (if) final approval....(And understand I might need an exit flight to show on arrival..).. Thank you.