First of all, let me say thank you, in advance, to all of the mods for maintaining this group. I can already see that there is a lot of very helpful information on here.
I did do quite a bit of searching, but I apologize if my questions have already been answered elsewhere.
I arrived on Dec 1, USA passport, got 30-day visa exempt(?) stamp. 2 days ago I extended another 30 days.
I would like to extend beyond that (non-imm O visa?) for 50+ year-old. I can liquidate some assets and put 800k in a Thai bank, but, from what I have gleaned from my searching, so far, it is already too late for that because of the 60-day seasoning requirement.
Is it workable to go to Savanaket or HCM to get a retirement visa? I'm not married.
I suppose I would have to do another 10-day quarantine when I return.
Hopefully, one of the mods will have a simpler approach for me to take or will correct any of my wrong assumptions.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking guidance on obtaining a long-term Non-O retirement visa after initially receiving a 30-day visa exemption and an extension. They plan to meet the THB 800,000 bank deposit requirement but are concerned about the seasoning period for the funds. They inquire about the possibility of acquiring the visa in Savannakhet or Ho Chi Minh City and are uncertain about quarantine requirements upon returning to Thailand. A commenter clarifies that applying for the Non-O visa is possible immediately after depositing the funds without needing them seasoned at that time, but the subsequent one-year extension will require the funds to be seasoned for two months.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.