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For my case it’s always free delivery. But it might depend on how far you are from the nearest BigC. If there is a fee, it might be cancelled if you hit a certain amount. It shows during the checkout page so just look for the delivery fee.

@@VilmaValiant Wow that was a fast response. Thank you.

Nobody checked the size of the carriers, just weight, not with Lufthansa when I was trying to check in, and also not with Finnair(and I flew twice with connecting flights). As long as it’s soft-padded, you can easily “reshape” it to fit under the seat in front of you. So long as your pet isn’t squished. That’s the part you can’t get away with, they won’t allow you to put the carrier on your lap or on the aisle or in front of your legs during take off and landing. It has to fit under a seat. They will move you to a different seat if you’re facing a wall during take off and landing, like what happened to me.

ok good to know, thank you very much! and there is one more thing. it says IATA-approved carrier. it also doesn't really matter, does it? i mean, i don't think anyone would ask you to show a paper if the product is IATA-approved or not.

@thefubartraveleralibrown2947, it’s still at least 50 years of age to qualify for the retirement visa. I’m afraid you will have to check other long-term visa types based on your qualifications if you really want to settle in Thailand sooner than their required age. I would highly advise to wait it out until you hit 50. Either you stay in your home country and prepare for your move, or if you’re already ready, why not travel to different countries and try living there for as long as it allows you under a regular tourist visa? Perhaps it will give you more perspective and even choices down the line. Good luck! :)

@mattivirta, it is indeed not necessary for some people especially after they raised the prices again. I do agree that it’s worth considering other options. They really made the Elite Visa with high-valued individuals in mind.

Don’t forget the 90 day and tm30 nonsense! More than stupid!

@SlackHoffman, it’s either or. So just choose the option that’s most convenient for you.

Get back to work kid, and send me some money.😂

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@@TerryAShaw retired military sun get yourself back to work

I assume you could “reuse” the initial funds from when you first applied during renewal. The reason behind the financial fund is so you can prove you can afford to support your life in the country. I would highly suggest asking the visa-issuing officer/immigration office before your application just to be sure. Visa rules and requirements could change or differ depending on some circumstances, e.g. from where you are applying from.

The elite visas target a different market than retirement visas. But the main differences are the convenience of applying/renewing, age and financial funds requirements, and application fees. Elite visas are much easier to apply for, as well as renew. There’s no need to prove how much money you have. You just need to pay the fixed membership fee and that’s it. They won’t ask for bank statements or proof of a large sum deposit in a Thai bank account, unlike the retirement visas. Anyone younger than 50 can apply for the elite visas. People who value convenience for a fixed price (non-refundable) usually go for the Elite visas. Those who don’t want to pay for the hefty(and it is a lot more recently) price and are qualified for the retirement visa would rather just apply for it. I personally opted for the Elite visa because I’m not 50 yet. A long term stay in Thailand wouldn’t have been possible for me without the elite visa. So it really depends on the purpose of your stay, which visas do you qualify for, and how high your tolerance is when it comes to dealing with the Thai bureaucracy. 🤭

@maddog6329, hello. I have a video covering retirement visa options, please refer to it: ua-cam.com/video/rpRK2ImjR3Y/v-deo.html

@@VilmaValiant you said in this video you can upgrade on a 60 day visa I assume you can upgrade 60 day multiple entry visa thank you for your help

You can apply for a 60-day tourist visa from your home country and then once you are here, you can apply for a retirement visa, or extend the tourist visa for another 30 days. If I recall correctly, it is recommended to apply for the retirement visa at least 1 month before your tourist visa expires. I suggest you prepare for the financial and health requirements ahead of time so you avoid delays during the application. Good luck!

Thank you

Just one or the other. You ask your bank for proof 2-3 months before your application. I highly suggest contacting the embassy/immigration near you to confirm because there could be slight differences on the requirements, specifically with the number of months before your application. Good luck!

Some Thai banks do cater to foreigners but they usually need you to have a Thai address. And that you can get with a rental contract.

I haven’t tried it myself but there’s a lot of UA-camrs who don’t speak the language but did the visa processing by themselves. Immigration officers usually are able to speak English, it’s their job to deal with foreigners. You just need to be patient and not irritable so they’d be more patient with you in return. 😅 If you approach them with a friendly and respectful attitude, it should be easy. Just set aside enough time in case there are delays or if they ask additional requirements, because it could happen. Good luck!

@@VilmaValiant Thank you.

Requirements sometimes differ depending on where you are applying from.

Excluding the back and forth with Miss Joo, the Thai Elite visa agent, to answer all my questions and uncertainties, the visa processing (from them submitting my application to getting the approval letter) took less than 1 month.

@@VilmaValiant Cool.

Thanks for the feedback @merrex4808.

I would just google the area/region + the keyword "flood", and make sure the search time is set to All Time. Big floods usually reach the news. @TheThaiger UA-cam channel covers such news as well.

Yeah, the increase is significantly higher this time. Best to look for another alternative if the price is out of your budget. 👌 Good luck!

@@VilmaValiant what do you suggest I'm 40 and don't want to abuse ED Visa

@johnnybravo9990 it depends on your purpose for living abroad. Depending on what you want to do, then look for a visa that will allow you to do just that. For me, I bought the elite visa because I want to live long term in Thailand without doing border runs and not needed to work in the country. Despite the price, it allows me to do what I want to do. Try to research other countries to find out their visa options. I’m afraid that is something you have to do if you want to find the best visa for your needs.

@@VilmaValiant it is bye bye Thailand isn't it! There's literally no other option 😔 I've been coming to Thailand 2 or 3 times a year and thinking of retiring around my 40th birthday! Philippines and Cambodia infrastructure looks way too inferior than Thailand even in UA-cam, don't fancy those places! Feel like my dreams have crushed

@johnnybravo9990, in this world, often times, you need to pay a higher price if you want higher quality. 🤷‍♀️

There are visa agents. Unfortunately, I have not worked with one so I currently have no recommendations. I’ve only applied for the elite visa (via a certified elite visa agent) and the normal tourist visa (via their e-visa website). Legal offices should be able to offer general visa services usually, but they can come with a high price tag. I personally would recommend reaching out to your Thai embassy first for instructions. Depending on your case, requirements could slightly differ.