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On 8/17/2022 at 10:11 PM, ThailandRyan said:

Submitted what was needed this morning to the BOI for the wealthy Pensioner in the pre-screening for it. Let's see what occurs.

 

I have a few questions about the LTR:

·         Is this an “official” website, or a private company offering visa services:  https://ltr.boi.go.th/index.html

·         It looks like I can submit all of the documentation electronically and then I wait 20 days for “approval” must I then physically visit a Thai Embassy in Los Angeles or DC?  Is there an office I can visit in Phuket or Bangkok?

·         If I am submitting my information electronically, how do I submit my photo?  Do I just make a copy and send it?

Thanks in advance!

34 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Simple process using an agent.

You could come to Thailand on tourist visa. 

Have agent assist with open Bank account and then transfer 800k into the account.

Obtain non O retirement here at Thai immigration and then subsequent 12 month extension.

Renew your extension every year.

Job done. Welcome to thailand.

Thank you, Dr. Jack   ????

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Forget  the LTR and also non O-X.

You are over 60.

Place 800k in a Thai bank in your name only and obtain annual extensions each year.

Simple quick process. 

Thanks. But --- What program would I apply for?  From what I have read, I can't just walk into a Thai bank and open an account.

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

All visa applications are done online now. Not need to go to the embassy or one of the 3 official consulates.

Everything is done online and they email you a stickerless visa.

You options for retirement are here on the embassy website.  https://thaiembdc.org/2020/09/30/nonimmigrantoaox/

After reading the link you provided, it seems that for retirees, this "new" plan is slightly less favorable (and more expensive) than the Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O-X” (long stay).  I'll stay tuned for the final language due at the end of July. 

Hello. I could use some help navigating Thai visa options (I’ve read as much as I can but can still use help)

I love Thailand and travel there regularly.  I’ve never (yet) stayed more than three weeks but would like the option – especially now that I’m retired.  There seems to be a new visa option LTR Long-term Resident Visa, and I meet the requirements for a “Wealthy Pensioner” if the income requirements are before tax (instead of net after tax – but this is not clarified).  Some of my questions:

·         Is this a better option than the Retirement Visa?

·         Is this a good option if I am not presently living there, but might in the future?

·         Is this a really good plan?

·         It seems that I would have to drive to a Thai Consulate (7 hours away) to finalize

I'm over 60 and live in the USA

Thanks in advance!

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