Asking for a friendโs 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).
TLDR : 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.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.