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Can I apply for a retirement visa for my husband at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur?
Retirement VisaThai EmbassyVisa ApplicationNon-O VisaVisa RequirementsImmigration AdviceExpats in Thailand
Apr 10, 2019
7 years ago
Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello.
Please we need some urgent advice. Due to a mistake at the bank we need to now reapply for a retirement visa for my 80 year old husband. Our cheapest option is Kuala Lumpur. Are we able to get a retirement visa from the Thai embassy there? Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Please we need some urgent advice. Due to a mistake at the bank we need to now reapply for a retirement visa for my 80 year old husband. Our cheapest option is Kuala Lumpur. Are we able to get a retirement visa from the Thai embassy there? Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat seeks urgent advice about reapplying for a retirement visa for their 80-year-old husband due to a banking mistake. They are contemplating applying at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur and are unsure if this is possible. Community comments suggest checking the embassy's website for requirements, the possibility of obtaining a 90-day Non-O visa for seniors, and the importance of confirming eligibility before visiting the embassy. Other comments discuss alternative visa options and the necessary documents required for the application.
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Tod *********
something you might do would be
send the person to the border (in Chiang Mai you bounce at the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with burma. That will get them a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp.
THEN go immediately to the Chiang Mai immigration office and get the hand out for the 90 day in country Non-O conversion process. <- the reason I said go immediately is that you need 21 days or more left on your current stamp to do it in Chiang Mai.
You don't need an in country agent to push paper for you and it can be done with just some planning and two visits to the immigration office (one to apply and another one to go back and get the 90 day Non-O stamped into your passport.
Then after that you could apply for a year extension..
Good Luck
send the person to the border (in Chiang Mai you bounce at the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with burma. That will get them a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp.
THEN go immediately to the Chiang Mai immigration office and get the hand out for the 90 day in country Non-O conversion process. <- the reason I said go immediately is that you need 21 days or more left on your current stamp to do it in Chiang Mai.
You don't need an in country agent to push paper for you and it can be done with just some planning and two visits to the immigration office (one to apply and another one to go back and get the 90 day Non-O stamped into your passport.
Then after that you could apply for a year extension..
Good Luck
Robert *******
And mentioning visa agents etc is against the group rules I hereby close the commenting. We can not help you with that.
Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes anyone know of a visa service in Chiang Mai that might be able to help us with this problem?
Ron ******************
@Tod ********
is that an SA police clearance or a Thai one ?Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTERMany thanks.
Ron ******************
@Pierrot ********
you must search the internet there are people that do fast SA pcc. You go to the SA embassy in Bkk and get your finger prints done. Then DHL it to the people in SA that can help with fast SA pcc's. They then DHL it back to you. Even the fast service will take about 5 weeks plus.Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat I don't understand is that the money has been in the account for a year but because it's not a fixed deposit account but a special interest free bond account they won't accept it.
Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ron *****************
that is my concern. After 12 years here to have to travel back to S.A. and wait months is crazy.Reply to
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Tod *********
S/A passport holders could get a 90 day single entry Non-O visa from the thai consulates in lao but you'll need a police back ground check and a medical certificate along with proof of funds.
Vientiane has online appointment booking (meaning they don't have walk up service) BUT Savannakhet is walk up without an appointment.
Keep in mind the holiday closures for Songkran BEFORE you go :)
Vientiane has online appointment booking (meaning they don't have walk up service) BUT Savannakhet is walk up without an appointment.
Keep in mind the holiday closures for Songkran BEFORE you go :)
Robert *******
Here the contact details
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You might want to contact them BEFORE you make an appointment online to go and apply for the visa to see if they will indeed issue it
Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
done that and waiting also asked about the police report.Reply to
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Tod *********
I do NOT see that a 90 day single entry Non-O is available from the thai consulate in KL for the purpose of being over 50 (retirement).
Robert *******
Visit their website, check if the passport of your husband is listed as restricted country. Click on the correct link for the Visa requirements, print it out, fill it in and sign both the checklist and application form. Make an appointment to visit the Embassy to apply and an appointment to pick it up the next day.
Robert *******
@Pierrot ********
It is in Laos.Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
where is Savannakhet?Tod *********
@Pierrot ********
you are correct, the thai consulate in K/L does take 4 weeks for the application to be approved for S/A passport holders.Tod *********
@Pierrot ********
Savannakhet or Vientiane would be where S/A passport holders should goAlandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
thanks so much for your prompt reply.Alandre *********
ORIGINAL POSTERSouth Africa they say will take 4 weeks to process.
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Tod *********
You MIGHT be able to get a 90 day Non-O visa from that consulate based on being over 50..
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