QUESTIONS
Questions people ask before moving
Short answers, with a link to the full guide for each.
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Good questions.
Straight answers.
What people ask us most before they take the next step.
What is the easiest long-stay visa?
Under 50 and earning online: usually the [DTV](/visas/dtv/). Over 50 with savings: the [retirement visa](/visas/retirement/). Prefer to pay to skip paperwork: [Thailand Privilege](/visas/thailand-privilege/).
Can I work in Thailand?
Only with a [work permit](/visas/work-permit/). The DTV covers remote work for clients and employers outside Thailand.
Can foreigners buy property?
A condo, yes, in your own name. Land, no. Read [what foreigners can own](/homes/foreign-ownership/).
How much money do I need?
A couple lives comfortably in Pattaya on about 80,000 THB a month. Try the [cost calculator](/tools/cost-calculator/).
Do I need health insurance?
Some visas require it, and everyone should have it. See [health insurance](/living/health-insurance/).
What are 90-day reports?
A free address confirmation every 90 days of continuous stay. See [the 90-day report](/stay-legal/90-day-report/).
Can I drive on my home licence?
Briefly, with an International Driving Permit. Residents should get a [Thai licence](/living/driving-licence/).
What happens if I overstay?
500 THB a day, and bans for longer overstays. Read [overstay](/stay-legal/overstay/) and act early.
Can my family come with me?
Yes, on most routes. See [family visas](/visas/family/).
Do you guarantee visas?
No. Nobody honest can. We choose a route you clearly qualify for and make the application as strong as it can be.
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