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Can I apply for a Thai retirement visa from South Korea as a U.S. citizen?

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Aug 13, 2023

3 years ago

David *******

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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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TLDR : Answer Summary

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 😂

3 years ago

Frank **********

Sorry Brandon didn't see your comment until after I posted 5555.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

David *******

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@Frank *********

thank you.

3 years ago

Frank **********

@David ******

requirements will probably change in those three years but you can get a basic idea on the Thai Embassy website in Korea.

3 years ago

David *******

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@Frank *********

I kind of figured there may be changes. Just needed a start point

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

David *******

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@Frank *********

I was at Camp Casey from 2001 until I retired in 2006.

3 years ago

Frank **********

@David ******

I'm sure it has changed quite a bit.

3 years ago

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Frank **********

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

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.

3 years ago

David *******

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

thank you for your fast response.

3 years ago

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David *******

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