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Can I start the retirement visa process in Thailand before I turn 50?

Retirement Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration NON-O Visa Expat Guidance

Feb 14, 2024

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Hi I'm  turning 50 on April  15 

Can i start the retirement  visa process  before I'm  50?

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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

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Andrew *********

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@Terry *********

no

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Terry **********

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you know you will need a separate visa for her then mate. They don't do accompany visas

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Andrew *********

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@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 😫

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Terry **********

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good stuff mate. Hope all works out ok

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Andrew *********

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@Terry *********

thanks gonna close commenting 🍻

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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

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Andrew *********

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im here already

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Andrew *********

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But im ok for visa until end of may

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Aake **********

No retirement Visa under 50

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Eric **********

I have no idea but love your attitude!

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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.

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Graham ******

No, you can get a bank account and funds transfered but you have to be 50 to apply

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Jan ******************

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.

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@Jan *****************

True but he still needs a bank account and seasoned funds for the extension

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Jan ******************

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.

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Jan ******************

also true😉

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