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Are there any issues returning to Thailand for a retirement visa after my ED visa expires?
Thailand retirement visaED visaNon-O visaVisa application strategiesImmigration adviceVisa extensionHealth insurance requirements for Non-O
Jan 3, 2024
2 years ago
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : any issues in returning to Thailand to apply for “retirement visa” shortly after expiry of ED visa. Am I overthinking it??
Hi everyone - I’m currently here on an ED visa (study at Duke Lanagage School) that I will extend for the final time in February. I will depart Thailand shortly before the extension expiry in late April and return to my home country. I am aware of the requirement to cancel the extension before departure.
I wish to return to Thailand shortly after my (1 month) stay in my home country. As I am over 50 I intend to return to stay long term in Thailand.
Question: does anyone foresee any issues in returning to Thailand so quickly after expiry of ED visa??
I would prefer to apply for the Non-O in Thailand to avoid the mandatory health insurance. I already have a bank account and can fund the 800K.
What’s the best strategy here? Apply in home country (UK) or try for a 60 day tourist visa or return on 30-day visa exempt. I am aware that I may have confused some of the terminology here so apologies in advance for that.
Hi everyone - I’m currently here on an ED visa (study at Duke Lanagage School) that I will extend for the final time in February. I will depart Thailand shortly before the extension expiry in late April and return to my home country. I am aware of the requirement to cancel the extension before departure.
I wish to return to Thailand shortly after my (1 month) stay in my home country. As I am over 50 I intend to return to stay long term in Thailand.
Question: does anyone foresee any issues in returning to Thailand so quickly after expiry of ED visa??
I would prefer to apply for the Non-O in Thailand to avoid the mandatory health insurance. I already have a bank account and can fund the 800K.
What’s the best strategy here? Apply in home country (UK) or try for a 60 day tourist visa or return on 30-day visa exempt. I am aware that I may have confused some of the terminology here so apologies in advance for that.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about returning to Thailand shortly after their ED visa expires and applying for a Non-O retirement visa. They seek advice on potential issues with immigration and whether to apply in their home country or use a tourist visa. Community responses indicate that returning soon after an ED visa expiry typically poses no problems, but individual experiences may vary based on immigration discretion.
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Steve *******
Apply for your Non Imm O in the UK, job done. Insurance is only required for the initial 90 days not the 1 year extention of stay.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
thank you. Concern is just applying a month or so after expiry of the last ED visa extensionSteve *******
@Paul ******
You should be ok. No guarantees though, it'll be up to the Embassy or Immigration depending on where you apply. I'd definitely try the RTE London first though.Paul *******
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thanks Steve. I appreciate your thoughts on thisReply to
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Graham ******
What Embassy will you be applying at because health insurance for a Non-O is not mandatory with many, in fact, simple travel insurance will suffice in most cases where there is an insurance requirement?
Paul *******
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thank you. Would be the London officeGraham ******
@Paul ******
I see Steve has replied below for a London application. Do you already have a Thai bank account and, for an in country Non-O application, the 800k from an international transfer?Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
Hi Graham - I have a Thai account but not currently with 800K. Because it seems like the suggested path is apply in the UK first (I’d present a £20K balance in my UK bank) and then top up the Thai bank account prior to applying for the extension once landed in Thailand. Is that a viable option? I understand the “seasoning issue” so id have 800k 60 days before the trip to immigration office.Graham ******
@Paul ******
yes that's a plan with your 90 day entry stampReply to
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Todd *********
Should be no issue at all
Paul *******
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Dan *******
I did a border run straight after a one year ED visa and had no problems. A lot will depend on the immigration officer, at the point of entry. Good luck 🙏 hope it works out for you 👍
Paul *******
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thank youReply to
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