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Can I Apply for a Retirement Visa Upon Entering Thailand as a UK National?
May 25, 2020
6 years ago
Neil ************
ORIGINAL POSTERI am a regular visit to Thailand and looking at a retirement visa, can I apply for that when I get into Thailand (UK National). I have a Thai Bank Account already.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK national can apply for a retirement visa (Non-O) upon entering Thailand, provided they have at least 800,000 Baht in their Thai bank account. However, the acceptance of this application may vary by immigration office; some may allow applications while others may not. It is advisable to consider obtaining the visa prior to entering Thailand to streamline the process.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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James ********
If you can obtain it while you are in the UK...it will expedite the process here in Thailand.
Otherwise...get a Tourist visa in the UK
And when borders are open again..seek to convert it to a Non O and Extension of Stay inside Thailand. Not all Thai immigration offices allow that...some do...so best to get the Non O in the UK if possible.
Otherwise...get a Tourist visa in the UK
And when borders are open again..seek to convert it to a Non O and Extension of Stay inside Thailand. Not all Thai immigration offices allow that...some do...so best to get the Non O in the UK if possible.
Neil ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
thanks for the adviceReply to
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Benjamin ******
It depends on the immigration office, some allow a conversation, some don't.
Nandita ********
Yes you can you need
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0 baht in your account James ********
@Nandita *******
and depends where you are applying for the Non O and the requirements.Reply to
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