Jan 12, 2024
10 months ago
Please let me know if this is doable. I have read so many different things about Visa. Can I fly in with just my passport, get 30 days. Get a lawyer , open banjk account, deposit 800,000. baht. Find a 6 month rental for an address, get health insurance and before 30 days are up apply for another visa,, then get retirement Visa after that? Without haveing to leave first? I am over retirement age. Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, it is possible to apply for a retirement visa (Non-O) in Thailand after entering the country with just your passport and obtaining a 30-day entry. You can subsequently extend your stay by applying for a 90-day Non-O visa based on retirement, provided you meet the necessary financial requirements such as maintaining 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for a minimum of two months. Health insurance is recommended but not required. While some community members suggest hiring a lawyer for convenience, many assert that the process can be handled independently without legal assistance.
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.