DTV or Non O Marriage Extension?

[BillyBobzTeeth]

I've seen a few troubling posts about bank issues with the "BB" regarding the 400,000, bank statments, frozen accounts etc for the Non-O marriage extension, so been pondering about the DTV.

 

My question for anyone with experience is: can I obtain a DTV visa based on a 6-month dental program and use that for the next 5 years, instead of jumping through all the hoops now and potentially in the future linked to the Non-O?

 

I just want to stay here with the fam with as little ball ache as possible 

 

What do you think, doiable without more ball ache?

 

[BrandonJT]

The only thing that has changed with Bangkok Bank is that if the money you want for a bank letter has not been in the account for 4 months, they will freeze those funds for 4 months in order to issue you the letter.  Nothing else has changed.  And you can just get an account at a different bank and not have to worry about it.

As far as DTV, each embassy has their own requirements. Some might accept a 6 month dental program, some might issue you a multiple entry tourist visa since you only show you need 6 months in Thailand.  They all do things their own way.

[DrJack54]

1. Live in Thailand with annual extensions based on marriage. 

Minimal financial requirements. 

True some running around for required docs at extension time. 

 

2. If over 50 obtain annual extensions based on retirement (which means over 50) 

More significant financial requirements however minimal paperwork. 

 

With both options above kick BBL and open bank account with alternative bank. 

[Rob Browder]

3 hours ago, BillyBobzTeeth said:

can I obtain a DTV visa based on a 6-month dental program and use that for the next 5 years

Having 6 months of pre-booked dental would likely work for a DTV - though i would not state you only plan 6 months of dental work.   You would need to inquire at the specific embassy, to determine what they want. 

Marriage-based are the worst extension hassle - so, if under 50, the DTV would be what I would be using.  Retirement is easier when over 50.

[DrJack54]

DTV (soft power medical)