How can I obtain a long-term retirement visa for Thailand as a recent retiree?

Retirement Visa Visa Application Process Thai Embassy Immigration Office Non-Immigrant Type O-A Visa Pattaya Visa Requirements Covid Insurance

Oct 21, 2020

4 years ago

Raoul *******

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I am recently retired and now want to enjoy my condo in Pattaya, but I have only been going fo a month at a time, now I can stay longer, but not sure how to get a long term visa, or where to go to ask questions, by the way I live in northern California, any information would be greatly appreciated. Krap Khun Krap. 🙏🏽

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster, a recent retiree, seeks advice on obtaining a long-term retirement visa to stay in Pattaya, Thailand. Community members suggest applying online for the Non-Immigrant Type O-A retirement visa, which requires meeting specific criteria. They also note the necessity of COVID-19 insurance, a fit to fly certificate, a quarantine booking, and a negative COVID test for entry into Thailand. Recommendations include contacting the Thai Embassy or visiting an immigration office for detailed guidance.

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Tod *********

Oh no, :/ It appears the poser :O err poster known as Ty Brown aka "legend in his own mind" has blocked me.. What will I do now that I can't read his drivel?

4 years ago

Raoul *******

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@Tod ********

Sounds like maybe it's good thing 😬

4 years ago

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Raoul *******

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Thank you all for the information, I appreciate it.

4 years ago

Anna **************

I’d suggest you check the infos @Thai Embassy website in yr country and contact them via phone, they ll provide you all answer tht you want to know.

4 years ago

Steve **********

Go to Immigration office in Jom Tien. Or if in CA.

Ago to Thai Consul.

Or just Google !

4 years ago

Marlies *********

Go to the thai Embassy or look up the webpage - everything stated there

4 years ago

Robert ********

How old are you? Retirement Visa?

4 years ago

Raoul *******

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@Robert *******

4 years ago

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Raoul *******

Oliver ********

If you are over 50, you can get a retirement visa. If not, you will have to buy an elite visa.

4 years ago

Tod *********

Keep in mind you are going to need to have 100K US dollars of covid insurance, you will have to have a fit to fly certificate from a doctor, you will have to book a 14 day quarantine at an approved government facility and you will have to have a negative covid test as well as use a specific airline to come back to thailand.

At this time most people are spending about 100K thai baht (at least) for the visa and the entry process.

The days of you winging your way here on a 30 day visa exempt entry are over :O

4 years ago

เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******

@Tod ********

and I would have to fly from Korea to America, Rent-A-Car, stay in a hotel there while I get a background check and wait for the COE. Probably more than US$10,000.

4 years ago

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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******

Tod *********

you apply online for both the Non-Immigrant Type O-A retirement visa by meeting the requirements for it and for permission to enter the country by meeting those requirements too :O

Even though this is the new york thai consulate website link it is the main online link for all 4 consulates that can issue visas for people to get into the country

read the FAQ's and then click the apply online

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4 years ago

Raoul *******

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@Tod ********

Thank you. 🙏🏽

4 years ago

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Raoul *******

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