Answered9 years ago

Does each spouse need separate funds for the retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Thailand Immigration Non-O Visa Financial Requirements Bank Accounts for Visa Visa Applications for Couples

Sharon ********

asked Jan 3, 2018

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Does the retirement visa require each person i.e. Married couple to have funds  separately or not.

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The conversation revolves around the requirements for obtaining a retirement visa (Non-O or Non-O-A) in Thailand. Key points include: while one spouse may be able to financially support the other under a joint account, both might need to present separate financial proof when applying for the non-immigrant type O-A visa in their home country. It's suggested that the best approach is to confirm with the relevant Thai consulate or local immigration offices for precise requirements.

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Tod *********

there are several ways to go about it

Get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O-A visa from a thai consulate in your country before you come here. That one requires proof of financials, a medical certificate and a police back ground check. This visa is good for unlimited entries to thailand for the duration of the visa (one year from the date it's issued) with each entry getting you stamped in for a complete calendar year.

Get a 90 day Non-O (notice no A after it) visa before you come here and then apply for a yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 (retirement) at the immigration office here in thailand. That requires proof of finances.

You could also come here on a 30 day visa exempt entry or a 60 day tourist visa and then apply for the 90 day Non-O visa and the year extension at the immigration office too if you wanted to do it that way.

Of the choices I offered I'd say the most valuable visa (in terms of longevity, ease of use, etc) would be the year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A (Long Stay) visa. (y) It's about 200USD but worth every penny.

9 years ago

Sharon ********

Hi .thanks for the info much appreciated .

It's a bit of a minefield but I'll look into your recommendation for sure looks the best

9 years ago

Sharon ********

We are seriously thinking of retiring here but want to get the right visas etc so as to stay as long as possible each time and stay on the right side of immigration !

Any advice very grateful,

9 years ago

Sharon ********

Thanks that's great info . British Embassy might be a problem but now i will get on with sorting it

9 years ago

Steve *******

Ok. If you and your husband apply for single entry non imm o visas and then your husband applies for the 1 year extention of stay, he'll need 800,000bt seasoned in Thai bank for 2 months or an income of not less than 65,000bt per month or a combination of the 2. To piggy back onto his extention you'll need your marriage certificate certified by the British Embassy then translated into Thai and certified by the Thai MOFA, ministry of foreign affairs. If Im wrong on any points someone will correct me but I think this is the way you have to go.

9 years ago

Sharon ********

Joint bank account ?

9 years ago

Sharon ********

@Steve ******

thanks

9 years ago

Steve *******

No. Just proof of marriage.

9 years ago

Steve *******

I believe it's 1 person and 'piggy-back' your spouse

9 years ago

Sharon ********

We will be applying from Hong Kong I guess they will give us the info but just wanted local knowledge as you guys know how things are ,

9 years ago

Steve *******

It's actually an extention of stay based on being over 50. If you want the non imm OA visa then I think you both need the funds when you apply for the visa in your home country.

9 years ago

Sharon ********

Oh ok thanks

9 years ago