Answered5 years ago
Can Ukrainian retirees apply for a retirement visa to stay in Thailand?
Asking for a friend’s parents. They are Ukrainian couple (elderly) who have been affected by the situation in Ukraine. I Googled but got no information whether it is possible for them to enter Thailand and stay here by applying for a retirement visa.
Any ideas?
Thank you in advance!
P.S. They have got enough money (THB800,000).
Any ideas?
Thank you in advance!
P.S. They have got enough money (THB800,000).
Answer summary
Inquiring about the possibility for an elderly Ukrainian couple to enter Thailand and apply for a retirement visa, it seems they can indeed do so under certain conditions. To qualify for a Non-O retirement visa, they would need fiscal proof of at least THB 800,000 which must be transferred into their Thai bank account from overseas, and maintained for at least two months prior to their visa application. They may also enter Thailand on a tourist visa first and then transition to a retirement visa. Additionally, they might consider applying for asylum due to the current conflict in Ukraine.
38 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Thomas *************
Turkey is much closer to them, cheaper than Thailand, has much better health care system and has 4-seasons as well, not to mention all the sunny beaches.
Marc ********
Kathy ***********************
OP@Marc *******
@Thomas ************
Relax guys. I appreciate the inputs from both of you two. At first they considered relocating to Vietnam but it’s not an option anymore.
Peace out ✌🏼 ok?
Thomas *************
@Marc *******
sadly I was right.. your brain is compromised.. Hint: you are the only one offended without even an offense. Go back under your rockMarc ********
@Thomas ************
After you dude. I am not offended. Only you alone that's why you need to insult. I just told you the facts. Truth hurts that's why you only see insults as solution.Hey use the search option. I am sure there are alot of Turkey grops on FB. Why don't you go there?
Thomas *************
@Marc *******
your eyes are compromised.. go read the original post againMarc ********
@Thomas ************
It's a Thailand group. Advise for Thailand is desired. Not Turkey. Not Maledives. Not Papua New Guinea and not the Fiji islands.And he is asking about Thailand. So no your "honest" "neutral" "oppinion/suggestion"
is not only pointless but misleading.
Better you do what you "advise' me to do. People seek advise about THAILAND here. I guess you didn't know Thommy
Thomas *************
@Marc *******
so no one can write their honest neutral opinion/suggestion in a FB group,.. your genius (or compromised) brain will take care all of the issues brought to your attention. The post did not say the elderly couple specifically wants to live in Thailand.. So shut up!Marc ********
@Thomas ************
My eyes are ok it seems. He is asking specifically about Thailand.What about your eyes?
Janin ******
@Thomas ************
you forget the religion 😆
Brook ********
AFAIK You can declare the currency to Thai Customs Officials upon entering Thailand in order to prove foreign origin.
John **********
@Brook *******
don't think that works for immigration, they want to see it marked as from overseas in the bank bookBrook ********
@John *********
I believe you are incorrect. Immigration doesn’t care how funds get here as long as it’s a legal foreign transfer.************************************************************************************************
Tod *********
@Brook *******
it's an IMMIGRATION requirement to get the 90 day Non-O visa issuedThis is right off the hand out listing the requirements to get an in country Non-O visa issued
𝟱.𝟯 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
Tod *********
@Brook *******
you are not correct, 😕 The proof is that the funds were transferred in to a thai bank account in your name only from abroad
Geraldine **************
George *************
@Brook *******
After paying close attention to immigration matters for the last eight years this is the first I've heard about this. I think you will find that immigration accepts only bank letters and bank statements to prove the foreign origin of funds.Brook ********
@John *********
Thai Customs declaration replaces the bank letterJohn **********
@Brook *******
do you have any confirmation of that or is it conjecture? Producing the bank book has always been a requirement for me along with bank letter. If it's not shown correctly no chance
Brad *********
Think they would be better claiming asylum due to the war
Tod *********
Bring them in on single entry tourist visas that they get from the thai consulate in their country before they come here, that will stamp them in for 60 days, get them to get their bank accounts open, get the 800K baht each transferred in to each of their accounts and go to the immigration office to apply for a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement) for 2000baht.
THEN once they get that they let their money stay in the account for 2 months and go back and apply for the year extension for 1900baht based on retirement. Then they're set for a year.
THEN once they get that they let their money stay in the account for 2 months and go back and apply for the year extension for 1900baht based on retirement. Then they're set for a year.
Janin ******
@Tod ********
800.000 if they are married, not eachTod *********
@Janin *****
again false information, 🙁 while the person WITH the 800K baht in the account could get a 90 day Non-O visa based on retirement, and then the year extension. Their spouse could not 🙁 because you can't get a 90 day Non-O visa inside the country based on being married to someone on a retirement visa 🙁 no offices will issue it. IF they're not comin' in with Non-O visas their only option is to BOTH meet the requirements and each have their own retirement visas
Anne ********
@Janin *****
If they wish to have independent visas, regardless of being married, they can do so, and it is B800,000 each deposited in the bank for the appropriate time. It means that they both recognise and agree the visa regulations,regardless of their spouse’s situation. Otherwise, one piggy-backs on the other, so it is B800,000 per couple.
Giorgio ******
@Tod ********
get a tourist visa at the thai embassy in Kiev??? Are you aware of what's happening ??????🤔🤔🤔🤔John **********
@Giorgio *****
can they get one somewhere on route? Where are they now?Tod *********
@Janin *****
you are totally and 100% incorrect 😕 There is no such thing as a 30 day tourist visa 🙁
KNOW what you're talking about before you post.
People from 51 countries (of which Ukraine is one) can show up here without having bought a visa from a thai consulate before they come here yet get stamped in for FREE for 30 days on what's called a Visa Exempt Entry. <- It is NOT a 30 day tourist visa 🙁 it's not ANY visa, it's just a free entry stamp
Janin ******
@John *********
, anyone coming to Thailand is able to stay for 30 days on tourist visa, but they can extend itJohn **********
@Janin *****
no but they might be able to 30 days visa exemptJanin ******
@John *********
, they can have tourist visa by entry.
Shaun *********
They might get asylum if they are fleeing a war zone.
John *******
Try coming in on a tourist visa and then figuring it out (transfer money for 2 months seasoning) or both on a non oa visa.
Janin ******
@John ******
OA non immigrant Is only available in your country, not in Thailand. You can have O non immigrant here.John *******
@Janin *****
on means to carry it with u! Where are u from?Janin ******
@John ******
, BelgiumJanin ******
If they are married it’s 800.000 for both of them (not each). Must be in bank prior 2 months before. Can also monthly income not less than 65.000 baht, or combination of the two. Can have OA visa ( non immigrant based on retirement) in country of origin, or O non immigrant in Thailand.
Kool *******
The only problem they might face doing that, as long as they are old enough, is the bt800,000. It must be transferred into each of their Thai bank accounts from an overseas source. They can not just deposit into their accounts. It must be transferred in.
Naomi **********
@Kool ******
I "follow" my husband's retirement visa so we only need the bt800,000 but if we each get a separate visa it is bt800,000 a piece. We have had this visa for over 4 years and have not had any problems.Activity
16 joined16
people
Related
25Can I use the Non-O retirement visa for three-month stays and return home without issues?
3.7k10962mo
What is the earliest date to reapply for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
1.2k8144mo
Can I get a Non-O visa, open a bank account in Thailand, and apply for a visa extension while there?
662385mo
Where should I go in Bangkok to apply for a Non-O retirement visa extension?
770181y
Can I reapply for an O Visa (retirement) in Thailand after it expires?
1.3k1151y
Do I need to book a return flight for a Non-O retirement visa extension in Thailand?
479211y
Can I change my NON-O visa extension reason from retirement to marriage in Thailand?
1.9k13191y
What are the options for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand without the required funds?
10.4k891072y
How soon before my retirement visa expires can I apply for an extension in Thailand?
809362y
How far in advance can you apply for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
1.2k3152y
Can I enter Thailand on a one-way ticket with a 60-day tourist visa and get a retirement visa?
1.3k782y
Does Immigration Division 1 accept 30 or 45 days to apply for a Retirement Extension in Thailand?
848363y
When is the earliest I can apply for a 1-year extension on my Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
1.7k9163y
What are the TM30 requirements for returning expats with a non-O retirement visa in Thailand, and when can I apply for a visa extension?
9642113y
Can I get a Non-O visa after arriving in Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption, and extend it for retirement purposes?
805363y
What is the application window for a Retirement Visa Extension in Jomtien?
1.1k564y
Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand after arriving with a tourist visa?
1.6k10124y
Can a 30-day visa exemption extension be transferred to a 90-day Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
1.6k7224y
What are the necessary documents and requirements for extending a retirement visa in Thailand using bank deposit?
837445y
What can I do if my retirement visa in Thailand is invalid due to not obtaining a re-entry permit?
1.7k8245y
Do all dependents need to be present for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
3557y
Can I use my bank statements alone to apply for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
40018y
How does the timeline and requirements for a retirement non-immigrant OA visa work in Thailand?
3538y
What steps do I need to take to apply for a retirement visa (Non-O) in Chiang Mai?
1.2k948y
Can my friend on a Non-O visa extend his stay in Thailand if his funds haven't been in the bank for 60 days?
1.9k15109y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served