Hi group.
Apologies in advance if my post seems like a duplicate of previous posts.
I have transfered 800 k THB to my Thai saving account on August 1st in order to apply for retirement visa (I am 50). My (late) understanding is that I have to wait at least 90 days after receiving the funds before applying for retirement visa from Thailand which is ok with me except that I am now back in Europe (France)..
I would like to come to Thailand on a tourist visa or exemption before these 90 days and then apply for the retirement visa from Bkk as this is where the money is now. Unfortunately the Thai Embassy website states that I cannot apply for a tourist visa less than 90 days after being back from the kingdom.
I am worried I will be denied access if I fly in on an exemption (French passport) (I have had 5 in the last 12 months and stayed a total of 128 days in the kingdom).
I would like to avoid transferring the funds back from Thailand especially as the bank will ask me to sign plenty of docs for such an amount which would need me to fly in anyway. (Some banks might be more flexible, mine is not :-)). I plan on booking a return tkt and come back to Europe for Christmas. I also always travel with about 25 k THB in cash in various currency and can show a letter of invitation + copy of Tabien Ban from my thai gf. I also still have my TM30 from my last stay.
Should i wait 50 more days in Europe ☹️ or should I be ok flying in without a visa? (planning on coming back in 3 weeks)
Apologies in advance for mixing up concepts and visas types but am a bit at a loss about what to do.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is navigating the complexities of applying for a retirement visa (Non-O visa) in Thailand while currently in Europe. They have transferred 800,000 THB to a Thai bank account but are concerned about the 90-day wait period before applying for the visa. Additionally, they are unsure if they can enter Thailand on a tourist visa or exemption, especially considering restrictions related to previous entries and their current visa status. Community comments suggest alternative options and clarify requirements related to the 800k THB fund, implying that the waiting period may not apply as the user initially thought.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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