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Can I skip the 800,000 Baht requirement for a retirement visa in Thailand if I have proof of income from a government retirement?

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Proof of income ?

My income comes from a goverment retirement and is well over the minimum requirements.

If there is proof of income, can I skip the 800.000 B rule ? Or should it be deposited for 12 months ?

So who provides this paperwork ?The bank? The embassy on proof of bank?

Many countries don't deliver this paperwork.

Does anyone know if Belgium provides a proove of income to get a retirement visa.
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The discussion revolves around whether individuals receiving government retirement income can bypass the 800,000 Baht deposit requirement for a Thailand retirement visa. It is confirmed that proof of income might allow for an exemption from this rule, but the specifics depend on documentation provided by the embassy or other authorities. There is mention of Belgium's potential lack of income verification documentation.
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Ask your Embassy if they provide it if not them you need 800k baht for your first retirement extension.

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