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How can I obtain a Non-O visa if my UK pension is frozen?
I can't get a non o visa as I have a puny uk pension ......frozen at 2019....
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by an individual seeking a Non-O visa for Thailand due to a frozen UK pension. Community members share various solutions, including proofs of funds such as maintaining 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account or showing recent bank statements. There is debate about whether pension income is necessary, with some arguing that financial proof suffices. Others discuss the potential costs associated with using a visa agency and alternatives like moving to another country that allows pension increases. Some contributors emphasize the importance of understanding the financial requirements for visa applications to successfully secure residency.
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Alek *********
Thai Visa Centre
Joe ******
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baht i paid agent got it in 10 days they used there money for bankAlek *********
Joe Kane expensive
Gordon ************
Live in Blackpool or some shithole similar then 😂😂😂👍
Jason **********
Go back for a visit and unfreeze it ffs
Jo **********
who or what is puny
Ian ********
Think Dobby is confused.Just have to show your bank account balance to get the non o visa .There is no income requirement
Sammy *********
Ian.... you are totally wrong. For non-O you need either an 800,000 baht balance or 65,000 monthly direct deposit. If you have neither, you will definitely need to use the services of a Visa Agency, FACT (Unless the UK has different rules re financal requirements than USA.)
Terry ********
If you are in the UK. First put 20k£ in your current account for a week at the end of your next monthly statement and upload to apply for a non O single entry 90 day based on retirement. It was granted to me with a single such bank statement in September. When granted come to Thailand, open a bank account (I recommend Kasikorn bank). Maybe an agent can help you with this. Then transfer your 20K to your Thai bank account online using Wise, leave it there for 2 months then apply for a 1 year extension based on retirement before your 99 days is up at your chosen Imm.Office.
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OP@Terry *******
I'm in IndiaIan ********
Same here I only had £20k in the bank for one month ,sold house, and was given the visa in uk
Harry ********
Ian Carman that's interesting as they state the
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0baht equivalent has to be in our banks for 2 (is it now 3 months) , not one. I might try that and if they say no I will do the *****
x 3 months route
Andy ********
Philippines is one of the few countries where Your UK pension gets the increases. Thought of staying there for a year or two before Thailand?
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OPAndy Balona are you sure about that?
Andy ********
Dobby
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Andy ********
Dobby
Looked into it 3 years ago but a quick AI search tells you this.
Could not upload it here but sent it you.
Looked into it 3 years ago but a quick AI search tells you this.
Could not upload it here but sent it you.
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Miguel **********
Open a bank account and put 800.000 baht on. Maybe say it's for the purpose of buying property if they refuse as you don't have a long term visa yet...
Ian ********
This is for the extension in Thailand not outside country
Ian *****
Go back to UK reset it and apply later on ???
John **********
@Ian ****
to reset it you must move back permanentlyDo***
OP@John *********
apparently it doesn't reset anyway, just creeps up in line with increase
Ian ******
How long wwould you have to go back for before your pension is upgraded?
Holiday where your pension comes from?
Holiday where your pension comes from?
John **********
@Ian *****
it will go up while in the UK then revert to the previous level when you return to Thailand
Kate *******
@John *********
it really is disgraceful.Ian ********
That’s why I’ve kept a house in uk
Peter *********
Ian Hojo 6 months minimum
Classed as a resident then
Classed as a resident then
Do***
OPIan Hojo never upgrades apparently, just increases as per normal. Never jumps back up
Galenus ******
Stay home beggars enough here!!!!
Michael *******
Galenus Gold That's a little over simplistic Answer you gave I can understand the frustration But We're here to offer Solutions Not degrade people
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OPGalenus Gold I've worked hard for my pension, but uk freeze it as soon as you live abroad....I have savings. Please don't judge and please remember your manners
Dca *****
Do you have bank statements, probably 3 months worth, showing a bank account balance of at least £18,000.– quid??
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Financial evidence ... having the current balance of 800,000 THB (£18,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings
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Financial evidence ... having the current balance of 800,000 THB (£18,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings
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Kim *******
Simple answer would seem to be move to a country where your pension isn't frozen??? What am I missing?
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OPKim Jones it's frozen from point of issue....uk
Mark *******
Exactly , it don’t go up yearly .
It frozen at the amount you leave uk with .
It frozen at the amount you leave uk with .
Dave *********
Dobby He means have you considered another country where it isn't frozen, eg the Philippines.
Jesper *******
You don't need a pension income or agent to get a nonO ......get 800k baht(equivalent) in your home country bank acct apply for the 90days nonO in a thai embassy in your home country.....after you get your 90days nonO fly to thailand and look for a place to stay long term get a residency cert and open a thai bank acct transfer your 800k from your home acct to thai bank acct season for 2mths and get your 1yr extension of the nonO .....this can be done without a agent......
Kevin *******
I can’t buy Buckingham Palace because of my puny salary
Dave *********
Kevin McGee Some people used to go there, but they can't even afford a pizza in Woking these days...
Ralph *******
Do you have the 800k?
Alek *********
Ralph Tyson don't need it
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OPRalph Tyson yes
Ralph *******
Dobby Isn’t that enough to get the non O?
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OPRalph Tyson yes. I have savings
Tony **************
Annnddddddd????
Steve *******
If that if stopping visa. How would you afford the compulsory Medical insurance? From 60yrs of age and upwards it is very expensive and just keeps going up.
Ralph *******
Steve Gavin There is no compulsory medical insurance for the non immigration O visa. That’s the OA.
Terry *******
keep hearing the use agent line but nobody ever mentions cost from start to finish and heard recently a few have paid an agent and still been turned down
Jim **********
Terry Brown Thai Visa Centre Bangkok. Excellent service.
Terry *******
Jim Hamiltoncost?
Dennis *********
Terry Brown nobody quotes the price because every agent has a different price and also depends on exactly what you want/ need.
John **********
Dennis Starkey
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b I paid
Donald **********
John Naughton and you’ve just advertised to the world that you’ve done this?
Clive *******
Just use an agent End off easy
John **********
What type of Non-O visa are you talking about? If you have savings on top of your pension it should be straightforward
Do***
OP@John *********
how many are there? I'm using a recommended, much used agent.John **********
@Do***
lots of different Non-O visas, the O stands for other. Where are you currently if you're using an agent?John **********
@Do***
agree the form isn't straightforward. If you are looking for a Non-O based on retirement you need to select Non-immigrant then "Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days"Do***
OPWhen the form doesn't actually say that.....
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OP@John *********
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Brandon ************
You don't need a pension to get a non-O visa. You can show proof of money in the bank.
Do***
OP@Brandon ***********
no, actually, it seems you need proof of income
Will ******
Dobby it’s either
Peter **********
Dobby You are confusing 2 different types of visas. You do not need proof of income for a non- o visa but you do need a lump sum of 800k baht to keep on a Thai bank account.
Stuart ***********
You need to apply for the 90 day non-O visa online at your Thai embassy.
Stuart ***********
Get rid of the agent then as they don't seem to know what they are doing!
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OPPeter Eastgate I'm filling out the form online. It requires proof of income.
I have an agent guiding me. She's not asking for money, only once I'm in Thailand for the registering
I have an agent guiding me. She's not asking for money, only once I'm in Thailand for the registering
Davide ***********
Dobby No you don't. Just put 800k bath in a bank if you don't have it already
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OPDavide Valentini I have that
Doug *******
John Naughton One monthly statement with 800,000 worked for me. Chicago consulate.
John **********
Davide Valentini has to be in at least 3 months
Jim ********
Dobby don’t. Either or
Ian *******
Jim Faulks either, or, or at some immigrations they will accept a mix.
John **********
@Do***
proof of income or a lump sum. The amounts vary depending on the type of Non-O visa you want to apply forActivity
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