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Can I use a Thai marina as my address to apply for a retirement "O" visa while living on my sailboat in Thailand?
Hello everyone, Australian sailing to Thailand next year to retire. I'm 50 years of age and receiving a monthly pension that exceeds the minimum amount. My question is I would like to live on my sailboat in Thailand, to apply for the retirement "O" visa I need a place of residence can I use a thai Marina as my address. Has anyone done this? Cheers. 🍻
Answer summary
An Australian expat plans to retire in Thailand and inquires if a Thai marina can be used as an address for the retirement "O" visa. Responses indicate that using a marina address is possible and that some have successfully navigated visa requirements with it. Additionally, it was mentioned that an income certificate from the Australian embassy might not be necessary, while others suggested contacting an agent for assistance with the visa process.
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Chris *******
Yes you can do that
I won’t say how
But you can figure it out
I won’t say how
But you can figure it out
Von ***********
Fellow Son of the Southern Cross here!
Oh Magoo! You’ve done it again!!!
IYKYK!
May you have tail winds, full sails and safe coves to set anchor! ⚓️
All the best mate, I am flying in later this year, selling up the house, bikes and last of my belongings after this current trip.
Done with Socialism and not going to endure another 8 years of AlboSLEAZY and his sycophants!
All the best maaaate!
Oh Magoo! You’ve done it again!!!
IYKYK!
May you have tail winds, full sails and safe coves to set anchor! ⚓️
All the best mate, I am flying in later this year, selling up the house, bikes and last of my belongings after this current trip.
Done with Socialism and not going to endure another 8 years of AlboSLEAZY and his sycophants!
All the best maaaate!
Andrew *******
OP@Von **********
Same mate, I'm happy to cruise and enjoy life. I have no desire to be held down to materialistic needs like property. But each to there own. 👌Tom **********
Don't know, but that sounds like a fucking epic idea. Seriously, good luck mate.
Tom **********
@Andrew ******
awesome, all my photos and gear is in a storage in Queensland.Andrew *******
OP@Tom *********
Sure does. Escaping Australia Lol. I will leave Darwin after the cyclone season and slowly make my way through Indonesia and then Thailand. 🍻Tom **********
@Andrew ******
Aus wife and I left Queensland in 2018 for Thailand for 14 months. Accident brought us too U.S. for surgery and got caught here during China virus. Getting back to Thailand next yr for good. Travel safe when you head out, fair winds and following seas.Tom **********
@Andrew ******
that's a good plan, would love to cruise the coast line, stopping at all the islands and bays. Do it know while we are still young 😆.Andrew *******
OP@Tom *********
Wow, that's epic mate. Bloody hell that's some deployments. The plan is to travel to the Golf of Thailand and go clockwise as I will be leaving from Langkawi, First thing is to sort out the Visa so I can stay for more than 90 days. I have been to Phuket many times. I need to see more of Thailand so I'm in no rush to put down roots. Somewhere relaxing, yes Phuket is bloody crazy 🤪 If you want add me to Facebook and that way we can keep in touch, it's always great to meet like minded sailors and Im always looking for crew members.Tom **********
@Andrew ******
far out, a Brother in arms. I did 7 deployments starting in 1990 last in 2006 to the Gulf. Do you know where in Thailand you'd like to be? We'll be looking at Khanom, nice and quiet 🤫. Already did Phuket.... way too crazy there these days 🤪.Andrew *******
OP@Tom *********
Awesome I'm a Brisbane Lad also. Ex Army Veteran living the sailing dream, I served in Afghanistan as a Section commander with 6RAR, along side with some of you guys in Uruzgan, Province. Respect to our American mates 🍻 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
Mma *******
An Agent can ‘cook up’ an address for you cost around 2,000bht.
Chris *******
In order to use monthly income for a visa or extension in Thailand you need a income certificate from your embassy.
Unfortunately the Australian embassy will not issue one.
You will need to use 800k for the first year and transfer 65k min every month for a year to prove income.
Unfortunately the Australian embassy will not issue one.
You will need to use 800k for the first year and transfer 65k min every month for a year to prove income.
Andrew *******
OP@Chris ******
That wont be a problem. CheersNick **********
@Chris ******
I use monthly income and immigration did not ask for income certificate. Just did it a couple of months ago.
Graham ******
@Nick *********
but it wasn't your first 12 month extension was it?Nick **********
Chris *******
@Nick *********
not for your original visa and extension in Thailand what visa?Nick **********
@Chris ******
Ext. Of stay for 365 days for the purpose of retirement!
David *******
You will need to have 800k baht in a Thai bank account for your first extension but can use the income for subsequent ones as long as you transfer at least 65k baht to a Thai account every single month without fail and it shows as an international transfer. The address shouldn’t be a problem.
Andrew *******
OP@David ******
Yes, Thankyou
Stephen ************
If you get stuck use an agent they will supply a residential address for you
Paul ********
I’m told by my Australian friend that moorings in Thailand are similar to Australian prices
Jack ********
@Paul *******
why assume everyone is looking for the cheapest?Andrew *******
OP@Paul *******
I have already spoken to some marinas in Thailand.Paul ********
@Andrew ******
oh ok just was letting you know.My friend has his moored in the Philippines as he refurbished his so cheap and mooring is so cheap
Andrew *******
OP@Paul *******
Yep, I have met some other Cruisers in Thailand that have said the same thing. And I would say Philippines is alot cheaper.Paul ********
@Andrew ******
he said the Labour working on his boat was so cheap he did loads more that he was planning to do.Andrew *******
OP@Paul *******
I will probably also stop in the Philippines. I will see how I go.
Mike *******
sounds epic! Fair winds and following seas. BZ
Andrew *******
OP@Mike ******
Cheers.
Peter *********
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