How can I obtain proof of my UK pension for applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?

May 5, 2018
7 years ago
Edward ********
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I am in the UK and from the UK. I want to apply for the retirement visa while in the UK. Having a problem trying to find which Government dep will supply proof of uk pension. All searching goes to consular out side of uk.

Advice from UK members would be appreciated.
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A UK resident seeking to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand is looking for guidance on obtaining proof of their UK pension. The relevant advice from the community suggests contacting HMRC for pension documentation and recommends using a bank statement showing state pension payments as proof. There is also a discussion on the differences between the Non-O and Non-O-A visas, with the Non-O-A providing longer stays but requiring more documentation.
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Richard *****
Having a multi entry non o-a visa means pretty much total freedom to come and go to Thailand without worrying whether you have to make a trip specifically for a stamp renewal (except at the end of the first year to be able to stay a further year). It requires more paperwork in the beginning but worth it for the lack of worry later.
Richard *******
@Richard ****
You must do the 90 day report at the immigration office where you are staying. many offices simply do not check and use the database.
Richard *****
i thought it was a national database!
Richard *******
@Richard ****
Depends where you are staying, many immigration offices do not use the online system.
Richard *****
only once in person. Then can be done on line.
Joaquin ***********
Only the 90 days report at Immigration office
Steve *******
HMCR is the Government department you need to supply proof of your pension
Darren ********
I came here with a 90 day visa

I will get an extension soon

I put the money in the bank

It seems easier

Maybe next year i will go to the embassy to verify my pension
Edward ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks Robert .
Robert *******
I deleted you comment with personal information. Please be very careful with sharing this on Social Media.
John *********
You just need a bank statement showing a state pension payment (DWP). That's all I supplied for a successful application for a Non-Imm 'O' based on retirement in November, last year, at the London embassy.
John *********
No, there is more to it than that, I think. You need to provide more for an O-A, such as a criminal check. The 'O' based on retirement is minimal documentation. Proof of pension is the main requirement. Others more qualified than me can answer this question. Edit: Someone just has.
Robert *******
Big difference is that the Non Immigrant O visa is multiple entry for 1 year but gives you sessions of 90 days of stay, than have to do a border run till end of visa, the Non Immigrant O-A visa is also multiple entry but gives you on every entry 1 year of stay till end of visa, so this one actually gives you 2 years of stay inside Thailand.
Edward ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi John.. Is the difference between the O and O -A just the multi entry.
Robert *******
If yes you can apply for the Non Immigrant O visa based on being over 50 years, but you need: For pensioner : A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner or a copy of 1 month bank statement showing your income from pension. Or you can apply for the Non Immigrant O-A visa and than you only need proof of finance on a bank account. Just read the requirements here, scroll down to Non Immigrant O and Non Immigrant O-A visa:
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Robert *******
Do you have a UK state pension?
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