Information notice: This is a readiness organiser, not a visa eligibility engine, migration service, legal/tax advice, or a guarantee that completion makes a move viable. Requirements change — this is a planning aid.
Build a personalised checklist of practical tasks before a long stay or relocation to Thailand or Malaysia.
What this checklist can help you plan
It organises the practical tasks — documentation, housing, healthcare, banking, schooling and arrival-week logistics — that most long-stay movers to Thailand or Malaysia need to think through, grouped by your stated profile and timeframe.
What it cannot confirm
It cannot confirm visa eligibility, tax residency status, or any outcome that depends on your personal circumstances, nationality or a case officer’s discretion. Tasks flagged “confirm with an official/provider source” are not verified for your specific situation.
Start with your long-stay route
If you have not settled on a visa route yet, start with our Programme Finder, then read the relevant guide: Thailand DTV, Malaysia DE Rantau, MM2H, ABTC.
Frequently asked questions
Does finishing this checklist mean I’m ready to move?
No. It means you have covered common practical planning tasks. Readiness also depends on factors this tool cannot assess.
Will this tool give me tax advice?
No. Cross-border tax questions are flagged for a qualified tax adviser.
Sources, review date and corrections
Regulatory-sensitive tasks link to the relevant Living Life Asia source-dated guide, where one exists. Last checked: 19 September 2026.