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Does owning a condo in Thailand help in obtaining a retirement visa?
Aug 23, 2025
8 months ago
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes it make it easier to get a retirement visa if you own a condo,
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Owning a condo in Thailand does not make it easier to obtain a retirement visa. The primary requirements for a retirement visa focus on financial resources rather than property ownership. Some users mentioned that while owning property might ease certain administrative processes, such as registering with immigration or obtaining a bank account, it is not a necessity for the visa application itself. The key factor remains having the necessary financial proof, specifically maintaining at least 800,000 THB in a bank account for a specified period.
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Peter ********
No
Bill *********
Nope. Having a good Visa agent work for you does.
Max *************
@Bill ********
You can apply back home for a simple 90 days Non-O based on retirement.Bill *********
@Max ************
I decided to do everything upon arrival into Bangkok but I know for some people applying beforehand works for them.Reply to
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John **********
Nope
Andre ***********
Have the money 3 month before
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0 bhtAndre ***********
Only tried to help
Frangipani *******
@Andre **********
perhaps best if you know your stuff before advising others…Reply to
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Paul *******
@Andre **********
or 4 months 😆Max *************
@Andre **********
You're talking about an extension and it's actually officially 2 months prior to the day you apply for it.Andre ***********
@Max ************
first time 3 month do your homeworkNongnuch ********
@Andre **********
it used to be two months for the first application, and 3 months for all other applications after. But the rules got changed in 2019. Now they do not make any difference if it is your first extension or a follow-up one. It's 800,000 in your Thai bank account for two months, and must remain at 800,000 for 3 months after the extension has been issued. THIS is the 2019 police order!Reply to
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Gary **********
Simple answer. No ..
Luigi ***********
Owning your own property makes certain situations easier, such as registering your address with immigration, and other small procedures.
Visa issuance or renewal depends on your financial resources.
Visa issuance or renewal depends on your financial resources.
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@Luigi **********
registering of address is so easy you not need a condo at allReply to
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Pete *******
No, owning a condo is irrelevant.
Brandon ************
No. Plays no part at all.
The only possible benefit is that some banks make it easier to get a bank account if you can show you own property, and a bank account is potentially a requirement for a retirement visa/extension. But it's far from necessary in order to get the bank account.
The only possible benefit is that some banks make it easier to get a bank account if you can show you own property, and a bank account is potentially a requirement for a retirement visa/extension. But it's far from necessary in order to get the bank account.
Max *************
No,it doesn't.
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