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Can I apply for a 60-day visa in Kuala Lumpur while waiting for my retirement visa process in Thailand?
Retirement VisaVisa ExtensionNon-O VisaBorder RunsBanking Issues in KLImmigration ProceduresVisa Agent AdviceSeasoning of FundsThailand Immigration Offices
Apr 3, 2023
3 years ago
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI need expert advice please: my wife and I are going to get a retirement visa. I've deposited the required sum in the bank. Now I have to wait two months (May 16th).
We are on a 30 day extension that expires April 15th. I need to go to KL to close out a bank account there, long story but my card stopped working and my money is tied up. No access to the website either.
Would I be able to fly to KL and apply for a 60 day visa? So I can stay longer and avoid more border hops, or is it not worth it? Has anyone done this in KL and how many nights would I have to stay there? TIA
We are on a 30 day extension that expires April 15th. I need to go to KL to close out a bank account there, long story but my card stopped working and my money is tied up. No access to the website either.
Would I be able to fly to KL and apply for a 60 day visa? So I can stay longer and avoid more border hops, or is it not worth it? Has anyone done this in KL and how many nights would I have to stay there? TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking advice on traveling to Kuala Lumpur to close a bank account while managing visa situations, specifically regarding applying for a 60-day visa. They have deposited the required funds for a retirement visa but are currently on an extension set to expire soon. Several commenters clarify that the seasoning of funds may not be necessary for the initial Non-O visa application and suggest contacting local immigration for accurate requirements. They also confirm that it's possible to obtain a 60-day tourist visa while in KL.
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Russell *******
Have you checked with the immigration office you are using that they require two months seasoning of your funds , because I here some offices don't and maybe it would change your plans.
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Russell ******
I trusted a Visa agent. I'm going to the immigration office today to ask.Russell *******
@Jack ********
If you are using a agent it might be better you ask them . Otherwise you might be wondering why you choose a agent 🤔Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Russell ******
The agent is the one who told me that I needed to season the money in the bank for 2 months before getting a Non O, people on this thread are saying I don't need to wait. So I don't know what to believe but I don't trust Visa agents in general.Brandon ************
@Jack ********
the only office that I know requires seasoning for non-O is Jomtien/PattayaRussell *******
@Jack ********
All I know is that I was told by an immigration officer in Chaing Rai that seasoning before applying wasn't necessary. As it turned out I didn't do my visa in chiang rai and when I did my application it wasn't clear if it was needed or not . I will be doing two months before and three months after for the coming extension, which kind of makes more sense to me.
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Kool *******
Why would there be any hurry to close your bank account in KL? You could do that after you get your visa extension completed
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kool ******
like I said in the post my extension is running out so I have to do a border hop and I'd rather kill two birds with one stone and take care of the bank account while I'm doing a border hop. I also want to get a 60-day entry visa rather than the shorter VOA.Reply to
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Todd *********
You can fly to KL, sort out your banking and get a 60 day tourist visa from the RTE in KL while you are there. Need to make an appt. No walk ins.
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
Hey Todd, I'm on the reservation website and it it mentions visa, legalization 14 days in advance. It might be worded wrong but do I need any advanced days to do a 60-day visa or can they just do it on the spot?Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
Thank you. I'll try this.Reply to
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John **********
Where in Thailand are you? There's only a couple of offices that require seasoned money for the initial 90 day Non-O visa. Have you spoken to your local immigration office regarding their requirements?
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
I just arrived in Bangkok from Phuket. I think I got some bad info from a Visa agent there. Which immigration office do you recommend? I'm near BangnaJohn **********
@Jack ********
depends how near but I suspect you should go to the main immigration office at chaeng wattana. If you're in Samut Prakan you should go to the office there. I don't think either of these needs to see seasoned money.Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Thank you I'll go today.Reply to
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Steve *******
If you're applying for the initial Non Imm O visa, there's no need to season the money for 2 months. Seasoning is only required for subsequent yearly extentions of stay.
Garrett ***********
Don't really understand what you're asking. Money needs to be in an account for 60 days oei6to applying for a 1 year extension. If you're going from a tourist visa to a Non-O, money just has to be in an account the day you apply.
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
I think I might have got some bad advice from a Visa agent because she said the next step was to wait for the money to season.Reply to
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Brandon ************
Why would you need to do more border hops if your money is already in the bank?
2 months is easily covered by visa exempt plus 30 day extension if you've already started the seasoning of funds.
2 months is easily covered by visa exempt plus 30 day extension if you've already started the seasoning of funds.
Jack *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
I wasn't able to deposit the money when I first arrived. I thought I could open up a bank account quickly on a tourist visa and that was not the case in Phuket. After going to three banks and failing, I had to hire a visa agent. Etc.. the money wasn't deposited until March 16thBrandon ************
@Jack ********
that's not the point I'm making. You said you need a tourist visa to prevent you from doing additional border hops. That's not true. A single border hop now gives you more than enough time without getting a tourist visa.Reply to
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