Hypotetical question (not for me).
The foreign person lives in Thailand, is married to Thai woman (Non-O marriage visa, one-year extensions), he is over 50, has over 800k THB on individual bank account for a long time. Let's assume they get divorced, can he immediatelly apply for retirement visa, without leaving the country? Or it's better to apply for retirement visa before, and then divorce?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A foreigner living in Thailand on a Non-O marriage visa can switch to a retirement visa after a divorce. Upon signing the divorce decree, he should immediately go to the immigration office to cancel his marriage extension and apply for the retirement extension. Alternatively, he can wait until his current extension expires and change the reason for the extension from marriage to retirement, provided he meets the retirement visa requirements.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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