I use to think the Thailand Privilege Visa was the best option until I researched the Long Term Residence Visa (LTR) all the same privileges minus an airport entourage but still easy pass option. The LTR gives two five year visas without 90 day reporting which is now 1 year reporting. Same bank account/driver’s license options. No 20K plus requirement just a proven income level dependent on which of the six LTRs you get.

NO its not . Pretty much usless. 0 tax benifits so please enlighten me on what is the Point???

I want to live there 😭 but idk how can i do it. 🥲 And I want to study at university there

Hi do I need a visa for Thailand for a month with a view to retiring there

I just booked my flight for 60 days, Travelling out next month from the United Kingdom , so when I get to Bangkok airport, only thing I need to show at immigration is my Passport, or is there any other documents required ? 🤔 Thanks

when i get the visa does the 5 years start date begin when i get the approval email, or when i enter and get that very first stamp?

Very helpful! Thank you.

Great video, thank you.

What is the best Thai visa for someone over 60

I am due to visit the UK next year and am on an O/A Visa retirement visia and will not be required to complete an Eta However you just know when you check in at the airport to return you will be told no approved ETA QR code no boarding pass, you can argues as much as your want that you are visia,exempt it will fall on deaf ears as most check in staff will be clueless and just adopt a blanket policy of no QR code no boarding pass

1:04 this dude is actually simping for more bureaucracy. Hope you have trouble looking yourself in the mirror.

So what happens to those with a visa, such as a DTV or TR1 (multiple-entry 6-month tourist visa). Are these people not required to apply for an ETA because they already hold a valid visa? What worries me most is how this will be communicated to the airlines as it may create confusion and airlines tend to overdo controls and restrictions because if someone lands in Thailand without the proper authorization to come into the country, the airline is responsible to fly that passenger back out of the country at their cost...

What countries in Asia can USA residents apply for the dtv visa? I am traveling in japan now and they said i have to be a resident in japan to apply. Where can i go to get a visa besides going all the way back to the usa. thanks.

Very useful ! Thank you so much 😊

Will Thai retirement visa holders still need to apply for the new ETA when returning to Thailand after an overseas trip?

Also I have the visa stamped in my passport- I would like to know if there is a Card available that I can get upon arrival in Thailand??

I got mine DTV Visa for digital nomad /remote worker but it’s written “ Employment Prohibited “ it’s mean I can’t work in Thailand or got employed in Thailand??

I got mine DTV Visa for digital nomad /remote worker but it’s written “ Employment Prohibited “ it’s mean I can’t work in Thailand or got employed in Thailand??

Hi. I have a full-time faculty position at a university in China. If I start working as a Visiting Researcher/Academic Fellow at a university in Thailand, can I be eligible for the DTV program? I can provide the letter of joining from Thai University. Need your urgent guidance in this matter. Thank you

Just yesterday completed my ETA for Taiwan, response and confirmation returned 2 minutes later, Just hope Thailand can do the same.

You have my sympathy. I do everything on-line and computers have made my life much easier than no computer. HOWEVER, I have had direct experience of ETAs and these do not work as well as it seems. For example, some are very fussy about the matching of info (eg addresses not recognised) and send back endless error messages. You can be lucky and complete the process quickly but not always. I guess the software will improve but be prepared for a couple of frustrating hours. And don’t be fooled. These systems are introduced to save time and money for the organisation, not the customer.

This is a bit confusing since it’s asking for proof of residency of the country that you are applying from - well as a USA citizen that’s traveling around Asia what proof would I provide when renting an airbnb in Vietnam when applying for this visa ?

I am coming for holidays i am not going to do any electronic visa shenanigans .... buy buy Thailand , there are better places to go where i am not being digitally tracked .

He says no fee.......the website says $82.......

As others have noted, this will end the continuous practice of making border runs. This will provide a record of your travel into Thailand and force you to get a different form of Visa to live in Thailand long term instead of a Visa on Arrival tourist visa. It will be curious to see exactly what limits to visiting Thailand that the government imposes with this process. Will they limit the Visa on arrival to 2 times per year, 3 times, 4 times, or just once ?

So, Visa exempt countries will essentially have to apply for a Visa. Any info on how far ahead you'll be able to apply would be very helpful.

What I dislike is having to buy an air ticket before you get the otherization to travel ...

All it is doing is replacing the paper cards we use to fill out. The world governments want everything digital so they can control and check everything. The old card system is just being replaced by a digital version. All countries will eventually do this.

I was trying to talk about this on Reddit and the admin said it was not true and banned me lol I was just asking questions and getting clarification. Appreciate the information I go in February for a few days

So if im staying for 14 days i need to apply for this visa?

Sounds stupid

There is no reason anymore for an exempt visa now that the ETA will be needed before you get on the plane. To me this is a round about way of requiring a visa to enter Thailand. So I call the ETA a visa. I am planning my 11th trip back to Thailand in October of this year. And because of all this online requirements coming up, this will probably be my last trip to Thailand. I don't have a smartphone and I'm not computer savvy. I think Thailand wants to cut back on tourist coming into the country. And they will start with us old guys first that are not a computer literate. And using the Thai E visa website with my daughter during Covid, we could never get that website to accept what we put down. That site is a disaster in my opinion,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thailand is going to install automated entry gates by December? Ha ha ha, ok. These are just extra steps with zero benefit to the traveler. GARUNTEED, you will still cue up for immigration.

Question: I’m writing a book and already paid the publisher $18,000.00. As an author, do I qualify for a DTV please? 🙏.

93 countries, not 97

And you didn't finish

Is there another way I can get a marital status affidavit before arriving to Thailand? The US embassy is fully booked for this for the days I’ll be going 😅 thank you in advance 🙏🏼

As if Thailand didnt already have too many hoops to jumo through already

What if you do not use a computer

you did not mention anything about 90 day reporting with the DTV Visa???

Good Day Sir, I'm hoping you can assist me with a couple of questions. My name is John from Australia 75 year old. :- 1. I can get on a plane in Australia to depart to Thailand Arrive in Bangkok Airport and go through Customs / Immigration etc. and all I need to present to the Officers is my Current Australian Passport. 2. I have no need to produce documentation to the Officers regarding where I will be staying in my Tourism period. ( Please note been to Bangkok 8 times ) 3. Do not have to show my return Air Fare Ticket. 4. Do I have to pay any Fee to Enter Thailand ( Suvarnabhumi Airport ) 5. Do I need to apply in writing to someone about = Visa Exemption (60 Days)

if married to a thai national can i apply for a dtv ?

Will this apply to entries by land ?

I'd talk to immigration before assuming easy multiple entries and also 5 year duration. Immigration officers can reject entries. Many farang on all but elite visa get stopped after a few entries in a calendar year.

I'd talk to immigration before assuming easy multiple entries and also 5 year duration. Immigration officers can reject entries. Many farang on all but elite visa get stopped after a few entries in a calendar year.

I will be getting a retirement visa for one year with renewal every year, so this doesn't apply to me! Thank you for the information!

When will all this crap end

Thank u so much