Can a 12-month retirement visa be applied for in the UK or Thailand, and what are the financial requirements?

Thailand Retirement Visa Non-OA Visa Non-O Visa Visa Application Process Financial Requirements for Visa Long-Stay Visa in Thailand

Sep 30, 2024

2 months ago

Bob *********

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Hi guys I am unsure of a couple of things from reading the UK thai embassy site

Can a 12 month retirement  visa be applied for in either UK or Thailand??

Does one only have to confirm  possession  of the required finance ?  As i understand  it from my reading.?

Or must it be deposited in a Thai bank   on the firt year of obtaining  the visa

Thanks in advance for your advice

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The 12-month retirement visa, specifically the Non-OA visa, can be applied for at the Thai Embassy in the UK. Alternatively, other visa types, like the Non-O visa for those over 50, can be applied for both in the UK and upon arrival in Thailand, although they require a subsequent application for a 1-year extension. Regarding financial requirements, applicants can confirm possession of the necessary finances in the UK, but for extensions or applications made in Thailand, the funds must be deposited in a Thai bank account.

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Bob *********

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Thanks ery much answered my question it's so complicated much appeeciated

2 months ago

Ellie *******

Q. Can a 12 month retirement visa be applied for in either UK or Thailand??

It depends on what exactly you mean by "retirement visa" whether available in UK or Thailand.

What you can apply for is:

- Non-OA (long-stay/retirement) that is valid for 1 year and gives you up to 365 days for entry, at the Thai Embassy in UK

- Non-O based on being over 50 (retirement/pensioner) that is valid for 90 days and gives you 90 days for entry, at the Thai Embassy in UK. You have to apply for a 1-year extension after.

- Non-O based on being over 50 (retirement/pensioner) that gives you 90 days for entry, at the local immigration office in Thailand. You have to apply for a 1-year extension after.

Q. Does one only have to confirm possession of the required finance ? Or must it be deposited in a Thai bank on the first year of obtaining the visa

You can use proof of income for visa application in UK. You need to have money in a Thai bank account in your name for a visa application inside Thailand or extension applications.

Here is a very rough comparison of retirement visas. You need to check again the detailed requirements at the Thai embassy in London website.

2 months ago

Lenny *******

@Ellie ******

Hiya, seen a few of your comments..Very Helpful..🙏🥳🍹

2 months ago

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