Hello asking on behalf of my cousin. He is planning to retire to Thailand soon. Unfortunately he is not computer literate.
His question. Can he come in on 30 day visa exempt and either apply at immigration for 30 day extension and or 90 day Non O extension of stay then apply for retirement visa. He is 60 years old with no family and I unable to do this for him as he is in England and Iโm in Ireland.
Regards David Thompson.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about their cousin's ability to enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and whether he can apply for a 30-day extension at immigration or a 90-day Non-O extension prior to applying for a retirement visa. The response confirms that the cousin can enter on the 30-day exemption without issues and can apply for a 30-day extension for 1900 baht at immigration. To apply for a retirement visa, he would first need to obtain a 90-day Non-O extension, followed by a one-year extension. It is advised that once in Thailand, he should open a bank account and transfer 800,000 baht to meet the financial requirements.
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