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Can I start the retirement visa process in Thailand before I turn 50?
Hi I'm turning 50 on April 15
Can i start the retirement visa process before I'm 50?
Tia
Can i start the retirement visa process before I'm 50?
Tia
Answer summary
The retirement visa process in Thailand requires you to be at least 50 years old. While you cannot apply for the retirement visa before your 50th birthday, you can prepare by obtaining a tourist visa and arranging the necessary funds. Upon turning 50, you can then apply for the retirement visa.
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Terry **********
Is your wife thai mate
Andrew *********
OPTerry **********
@Andrew ********
you know you will need a separate visa for her then mate. They don't do accompany visasAndrew *********
OP@Terry *********
thanks gonna close commenting 🍻Terry **********
@Andrew ********
good stuff mate. Hope all works out okAndrew *********
OP@Terry *********
shes a phillipino with a buisness here and work permit Ok thanks for all replys
One last thing my daughter is in school here
But the requirements are worse than retirement
500 k in bank 6 months 😫
Todd *********
No, but you can come to Thailand now on visa exempt 30+30 which gives you until April 15th. Then handle the O-Visa and extension
Andrew *********
OP@Todd ********
im here alreadyAndrew *********
OPBut im ok for visa until end of may
Aake **********
No retirement Visa under 50
Eric **********
I have no idea but love your attitude!
Stuart ***********
You can get a 60 day tourist visa before you come, that can be extended by 30 days in Thailand and then open your bank account and transfer the 800,000 Baht.
This is the most difficult part of the visa process, so once you have this in place you will be ready to apply for the retirement visa when you hit 50.
This is the most difficult part of the visa process, so once you have this in place you will be ready to apply for the retirement visa when you hit 50.
Graham ******
No, you can get a bank account and funds transfered but you have to be 50 to apply
Jan ******************
@Graham *****
If he’s still in his home country he could also apply for a Non O before he comes and use tax payers and bank statements from home to verify his income. Then he can stay in 3 months and have bank and funds before he seeks the one year extension of stay. But he needs to be 50 to apply from home.Graham ******
@Jan *****************
True but he still needs a bank account and seasoned funds for the extensionJan ******************
@Graham *****
I quess it’s a bit easier for us as our embassy/consulate just verifies our income and we don’t need to show proof of funds in bank. As I understand some embassy’s don’t provide this service.Jan ******************
@Graham *****
also true😉Activity
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