Can I use my savings and Social Security income to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand?

@David *********

basically 6,000 baht to open Bank account in Hua Hin, unless you can get a proof of residential address from the immigration you then open a bank account without paying 6,000 baht (this is a cost of one year accidental insurance) if you already have Non -O visa then 20,000 Baht for services of a retirement visa. If no none O Visa, then you pay 15,000 Baht extra - you get 15 months in total. If you need multiple visa it costs 3,800 baht. So this is what they are charging for. In summary 20,000+3,800 +6,000 =29,800 if you already have none O to change for retirement visa. If no None O, then you pay 15,000 thb you get 3 months for None O visa, then3 months after 29,800 for 1 yr retirement with multiple entries.

@Arman ******

if you ever decide you want to start doing it yourself instead of paying an agent every year, you won't be able to. That's where it can go wrong. Once you're on the agent merry go round you can't get off. You won't be able to prove you had the required money in your account from the previous year. The only way to start doing it yourself is to leave Thailand without a re-entry permit and nullify your extension. Then come back and start over from scratch doing it the legit way.

@Arman ******

56k is too much, basically 6,000 baht to open Bank account in Hua Hin, unless you can get a proof of residential address from the immigration you then open a bank account without paying 6,000 baht (this is a cost of one year accidental insurance) if you already have Non -O visa then 20,000 Baht for services of a retirement visa. If no none O, then you pay 15,000 Baht extra - you get 15 months in total. If you need multiple visa it costs 3,800 baht. So this is what they are charging for. I will send the name of the agent and contact via DM. Good luck.

@David *********

yes so much cheaper than Hawaii . I was living on Oahu before and moved to Koh Tao Thailand for over 1 year . I'm back in Tahiti & moving to Florida . If you're 50 you can apply for retirement visa . Get the multiple entry so if you're traveling outside of Thailand , you can come back in without resetting the retirement visa to Zero . Every year you can renew and it's cheaper . You don't have to pay for the Non O visa again , just the retirement visa . . So total you should get 15 months then 12 months every year . My agent told me that I needed to have 20 days left on my tourist visa in order to apply for the Non 0 plus retirement visa . Anyway send them a message & ask questions . Good luck !

@David *********

let me find the link for you . They have line app , email , Facebook . They're professional & are easy to communicate with . They will tell you that you need a Thai bank account . I opened one in Chang Mai but they'll do it for you for 6000 baht . It cost me 500 baht but I had to go to Immigration .

1500 USD is doable. That should cover rent, living expenses, food, and normal entertainment. If you are out drinking every night, you may need more.

IT IS: rent, food, dining out, ( we dont drink) dont go to bars, entertainment?? we live here... travel little bit,

Where do u live? Clothes ( yea about 250 baht/month lol)

@Richard ********

come on.. 1500 is definitely not enough. That’s how you put yourself into poverty…

Rent, food, travel, clothes, entertainment it’s impossible to live on that money.

@Frank *********

Frank Shevchuk. Money talks bs walks. A work visa issued by the government for a job is illegal ? Cool story . .go clutch your pearls somewhere else.

@David *********

search this group, there's been a few posts with recommendations. There seems to be heaps of those agents in Pattaya, if that's where you're planning to stay.

This group is much more of an advice and DIY group, so you normally need to specifically post asking for agent recommendations.

@David *********

thousands and thousands do it here every year. Its not a big secret. Big agents who employ actual teachers have close relationships with immigration. Better to get it done in a smaller province. Pay every year till the wheels fall off. Or till you can save for a more permanent solution. Not that any solution here is ever permanent.

@Frank *********

I would not count social security as a pension. If that’s all you have then you should not retire until absolutely necessary

@Jae ******

stinks cannot survive in America or UK or Australia

@Danger *****

sounds right.

@Danger *****

commenting on the low SS amount is not condescension. In fact I was giving him sympathy and just wondering how someone can survive on a low amount of pension. I also applauded him for seeking out an place to retire as to make his money go further.

@James ********

how’s your spelling ignorant

@David *******

or Mexico