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Does a retirement visa qualify as essential travel to Thailand?
Does retirement visa come under essential travel?
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The conversation discusses whether a retirement visa falls under the category of essential travel. Most participants generally agree that since individuals on a retirement visa are living in Thailand, returning to the country is seen as going home and thus should be permitted. However, there are concerns about awareness of visa conditions among airport authorities and possible travel exemptions based on current regulations.
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Tom ***********
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yep
Mat ************
I would say yes as it’s moving home and moving home is a legally permitted reason to travel/leave home. so the legislation says
Bobby ********
Mat Pendergast. Problem is a retirement visa is only valid for one year. I know they can be extended every year, but it's unlikely airport police etc would be aware of visa conditions
Mat ************
@Bobby *******
ye I doubt they would. I would think if someone is relocating to live I can’t imagine them stopping you, also how could they send you home if you no longer have one ha 
John *******
If you mean with regards to a travel exemption from dept of home affairs , as long as you state you will be overseas longer than 3 months , then yes ..
Darren *******
@John ******
I think he's referring to UK saying yesterday they were stopping people leaving country except for essential travel.
Anise *******
How about wait and see what the facts are ?? Just a suggestion.
Timm *********
Are thai nationals able to go back ?
Paul ********
Nobody will stop you returning home
Timm *********
@Paul *******
sad 😂 , well it’s not that essential Paul ********
It’s about stopping non essential travel
Paul ********
Why wouldn’t they ?
Paul ********
Anyone who would be doing 90 days reports in Thailand lives in Thailand
Paul ********
Medical, work and education
Are all acceptable
Are all acceptable
Garrett ***********
@Pa**
Says who?
Kåre ********
Well, if u live in thailand u are going home. Should be OK.
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