Hello all,
My 5 years "elite" visa runs out in six months. Due to covid, I was offered a free six months extension. But they cannot process that in Krabi. According to Thai Elite I will have to fly to BKK to get that extension. Seems like a bit of pain for only 6 months extension. I purchased my current visa when I was 48. Now I am 53 and I can apply for a retirement visa instead. Canadian. Thai bank account balance not an issue. My wife has the same visa. The plan is to have her tag onto my retirement visa.
Only two questions, please. 1- Will wee need to leave the country and come back? 2- Any advice on how to get this done smoothly?
Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on transitioning from a Thai Elite visa to a retirement visa for themselves and their wife, noting the need to travel to Bangkok for a six-month extension and asking whether they must leave the country and how to streamline the process. Commenters provide insights on visa requirements, including the need to exit and re-enter to obtain a Non-O visa, challenges for the spouse in obtaining her visa, and suggestions for proving financial stability.
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