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Do I need a state pension to qualify for a 90 Day retirement visa in Thailand while applying from Australia?

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Question for Australians who applied for 90 Day “retirement” visa in Australia.

The online application states - Retirement ( pensioner aged 50 or above with state pension who wishes to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 Days)

I qualify as I am over 50 but I do not have access to state pension yet, however I do have the 800,000thb. Do you have to have the state pension to qualify for this visa when applying within Australia?

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Inquiries about the 90 Day retirement visa for Thailand indicate that a state pension is not necessary for Australian applicants. Although the online application specifies that applicants should be pensioners aged 50 or above, those who can demonstrate sufficient financial means, such as having 800,000 THB, are eligible to apply even without a pension. Responses from community members suggest verifying requirements through the embassy's website and ensuring proper submission of bank balance documentation.
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No pension needed 100%.

Just the requirements.
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
As mentioned Pension not relevant if you have the required amount & can keep it in a Thai bank

In the last section of the application you need to show proof of 800K in your Aussie bank , just upload PDF file of bank balance
Anna *********
Anna *********
No need for a pension if you can meet the financial requirements Check the details on the Website
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
There's no requirement to have a pension. The embassy website will give you their requirements.
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Jan ******************
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