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Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand if my bank funds have only been there for 5 weeks?
I have type O visa want retirement visa money in bank has only been in 5 weeks can I still get visa
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The user inquires about the eligibility for a retirement visa in Thailand, noting their Type O visa and the fact that their required funds have only been in their bank for 5 weeks. Responses suggest that while it is possible to apply, it is recommended to first obtain a tourist visa for easier processing and a longer stay. Various users advise on the requirements for onward travel and the potential hassles of waiting at immigration.
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Graham ******
A tourist visa gets you 60 days on entry and costs £30 (RTE London price). A visa exempt entry costs nothing (unless you need to provide proof of onward travel) and a 30 day extension costs you 1900B (over £40) by visiting Immigration during your stay. Up to you :)
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Scott *******
How do I apply im struggling g yo fi d the right 1
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Ralph *******
Yes you can. But better to get a tourist visa which covers you for 60 days. Apply online rather than spending hours at an immigration office extending your stay.
Ian **********
Yes
Ant ***********
Yes ☑️
Steve *******
You'll need onward travel within 30 days to satisfy your airline and Thai Immigration or buy a single entry tourist visa.
John **********
Yes, but your airline might want to see a ticket out of Thailand within the 30 days you initially get stamped in for so check with them. But as you have plenty of time it's going to be a lot less hassle just to apply for a tourist visa which gives you 60 days on entry
Gregg *********
You can but it’s easier to get an tourist visa beforehand and you won’t waste a day at immigration
Jari **********
Gregg Bateman a day? 😁 20 min if you are not Pattaya,Bangkok or Phuket.
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