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Can I apply for a Thai retirement visa from South Korea as a U.S. citizen?
Hello all. I am looking for information on a future visa. I am a U.S. citizen and am planning on retiring in Thailand in the next 3 years. I am currently 62 years old. I keep hearing that I need to apply for my visa in my home country. My issue is I am working on South Korea, have been here over 22 years. Can I apply at the U.S. Embassy here in South Korea?
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A U.S. citizen planning to retire in Thailand cannot apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in South Korea. Instead, they must apply for a retirement visa (NON-O) at the Thai Embassy or consulate in South Korea, either before traveling or after arriving in Thailand.
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Martin *********
Try a Thai embassy 😂
Frank **********
Sorry Brandon didn't see your comment until after I posted 5555.
Frank **********
You cannot apply at the US Embassy if you plan on coming to Thailand. You would instead apply through the Thai Embassy or counselate in South Korea.
David *******
OP@Frank *********
thank you.Frank **********
@David ******
requirements will probably change in those three years but you can get a basic idea on the Thai Embassy website in Korea.Frank **********
@David ******
I'm sure it has changed quite a bit.David *******
OP@Frank *********
I was at Camp Casey from 2001 until I retired in 2006.Frank **********
@David ******
I see you're a veteran thanks for your service. I spent a year, 88-89 at Camp Casey when I was in the Army.David *******
OP@Frank *********
I kind of figured there may be changes. Just needed a start pointBrandon ************
No you cannot apply for a visa to Thailand from the US embassy.
To apply for a visa to Thailand you have to apply at the Thai embassy.
You can either apply for a retirement visa non-O before you travel or do it after you arrive in Thailand.
To apply for a visa to Thailand you have to apply at the Thai embassy.
You can either apply for a retirement visa non-O before you travel or do it after you arrive in Thailand.
David *******
OP@Brandon ***********
thank you for your fast response.Activity
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