How can I get a Type O retirement visa in Thailand without a Thai bank account?

@Michael ******

I having found that problem .Once I done mine last year with the agent. That was the end. Just renewed it myself last week for another year. Little bit of effort getting all the paperwork together. But was in immigration for approx one hour all done and sorted

The only way around this is to go through an agent or agency service. Otherwise, your other option is to apply in your home country at the Thai Consulate or Embassy for an (OA visa). The income requirements are the same, but only need to show one month's bank statement from your home country bank. But do need to provide polce clearance and medical. This type of visa can only be renewed back in your home country. The differnce in rutes between the O and the OA comes from policies of two different government organizations: The O visa is by Thai Immigration. The OA visa is by Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Yes, as long as you meet the requirements set by immigration. But there are set requirements which contradict each other. Yes, expats retiring in Thailand are fortunate that they system is set up to make it easy, and that agency services are a common usage. If one is applying based on monthly income, you must submit 12 consecutive months of bank statements from your Thai bank account showing an amount of at least equivlalent or more than 65k Baht having been transferred by international wire transter (not locally deposited) into your Thai bank account. So, the catch 22 is how do you meet this requirement unless you are living in Thaialnd and have a bank account with your pension or other income being transferred on a monthly basis. Wait in Cambodia before you have accumulated 12 consecutive months? Similar situation applies if you are applying based on 800,000 Baht in the bank- transferred from your home country. You must have that deposited 3 months before applying. So, how can one do either way without first having a Thai bank account, and in the case of the first option, would waiting in another country to accumulate 12 consecutive months of bank statements (assuming one already has obstained a Thai bank account.

@Tree ******

UK

@Tree ******

I you apply from outside of Thailand then you are required to have health Insurance and police background check.

@Frazer *****

thank you

@Frazer *****

if you can’t Google this yourself just stay home

@Jan ********

. But they will offer it.

Say you have already.

I opened my account 4 years ago. Hopefully regulations not changed

@Jan *****************

pls pm details if possible Jan ! Be appreciated ! Cheers

@Jan *****************

can you dm me the agent as I plan to retire in pattaya. Thank you

@Jan *****************

I opened the account about 8 years ago. I have no idea what the prices are today. If there is an agent who only takes 3,500 it's free!!

@Steve *****

go to Pattaya, get your "no-frills" bank account for 5000.- THB within two days, on ANY visa!

@Stefan *******

agent for F.S. Consulting Co.. No need for this life- or accident insurance BS

@Steve *****

motta/thailegaladvice in bkk. They will set you up with acct in Pattaya cheap.

@Robert **********

you sure about that Robert? I've been knocked back at 4 banks🫣

@Kenny *****************

i know.i don't need

@Achanster *****

@Mots ********

that is link to her .not a member here so just search Facebook.

@Achanster *****

agent in pattaya ฿3000 and you have a bank account