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Can I apply for a long-term retirement visa to Thailand while on holiday as an Australian age pensioner?

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Nov 27, 2024

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As a resident of Australia & being on the age pension, can I apply for a long term retirement visa to Thailand while I am there for a holiday?

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Yes, as an Australian resident on the age pension, you can apply for a long-term retirement visa (NON-O) while in Thailand on holiday. It is advisable to apply for a 90-day NON-O visa through your Thai embassy before traveling, as this will facilitate the process of opening a Thai bank account, which is necessary to deposit the required 800,000 baht. Utilizing an agent can simplify the process, especially regarding bank account setup.

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Wayne *****

Yes you can. Enjoy living in Paradise 🙂

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Bo ********

Absolutely. It will cost some $$ for an agent, but it’s straightforward, easy and doesn’t take much time as all.

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Andy ************

And without an agent costs 2000 baht. About $85 Australian

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Bo ********

@Andy ***********

fortunately I have the financial means to do anything I wish and don’t have to answer to anyone. Especially someone with one foot in the grave. Just pass already and let us young people have fun.

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Bo ********

@Andy ***********

quite an assumption by an old limp d*ck looking for attention. Stop embarrassing yourself…

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Andy ************

Fortunately I have the financial means to stay legal. I'm sorry if you have issues with that

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Bo ********

@Andy ***********

no one asked that, but thanks

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Andy ************

And no-one asked if they should use an agent either! But thanks.

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Bo ********

@Andy ***********

if you want to put your finances on blast and post what you can’t afford…make your own comment. Stay off mine and stop embarrassing yourself. Thanks.

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Andy ************

Says the guy who needs help to meet the financial requirements! 😆

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Ruud ******************

Do you mean non-o based on retirement or long term resident visum

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Mary ********

We did it in Jan 2023 - may have changed now, things often change in Thailand, but you may need an agent to help you open the bank account required.

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Brandon ************

You can, but you'll need to show 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account in your name only. You likely won't be able to open a bank account without already having a long-term visa.

It's better if you apply for the 90 day non-O visa online through your Thai embassy before you travel to Thailand. That visa should make it easier for you to open a Thai bank account which you can then deposit the money in and use for your first 1-year extension.

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Paul ********

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u means its hard to deposit 800,000. Hahah

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Lee *********

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@Brandon ***********

Thank you. My problem at the moment is that I was planning on doing the 800,000 tbht to avoid going the health insurance route. I'm part way through my visa application here in Australia and the embassy want a health insurance policy & certificate to prove the policy, these documents are mandatory on the EVisa site and won't let me progress any further. Pain in the butt

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Brandon ************

are you sure you applied for the correct visa? The 1 year non-OA requires health insurance, a criminal records check and a health certificate, the 90-day non-O doesn't require any of that.

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@Brandon ***********

Now you are having me re-think what I applied for 🤔

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