How can I obtain proof of retirement for a Non-Immigrant O Visa from the Australian Embassy in Thailand?

Mar 19, 2023
2 years ago
Bunja *********
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G'day, looking to apply for the Non-Immigrant O Visa soon. Would anyone know where I could get proof of retirement issued by the applicant's (Australian) Embassy/Consulate? Have spent a long time looking on the Aussie Embassy website without luck :(
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A user is seeking information on where to obtain proof of retirement from the Australian Embassy for applying for a Non-Immigrant O Visa in Thailand. Community members clarify that the Australian Embassy no longer issues proof of retirement documentation and emphasize that applicants over 50 years old must provide proof of income instead. They suggest transferring a minimum of 65,000 baht monthly into a Thai bank account. The conversation also highlights varying requirements based on different immigration offices.
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Bill ********
This is my third visit to Nakhon Phanom to try and find a solution
Bill ********
I am having the same problem as Bunja. The Nakhon Phanom Office requires a CERTIFICATE OF RETIREMENT from The Aus Embassy. I provided them with my Centrelink Statement but this was not accepted. The Thai Immigration Office wanted a Certificate of Retirement fro The Aus Embassy. The Aus Embassy has sent me back to The Nakhon Phanom Immigration Office to get clarification as to the documents I need
Monica *************
There are multiple YouTube videos that may help you with the information you need
Bunja *********
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Thanks all for your info. Have had a Thai Bank account for almost 12 months so should be ok. ๐Ÿ‘
Giorgio ******
@Bunja ********
if you had
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0 b on your account for the last 2 or 3 months before filing for an extention for retirement .

there no visa called retirement visa .
Wayne *********
If your an Australian go for the OX visa via Sydney thai consulate and you can leave your money in Australia
Giorgio ******
you don't need prof of retirement . you need to be over 50 years old .

then of course you'll need all ki ds of docs . specially..bank records and +++
Frank **********
@Giorgio *****
that is very informative. 555 information.
Giorgio ******
@Frank *********
yes it is Very imformative . the guy wants to know what document from his

government he has to supply to prove he is retired . the precise answer to that is " no docume t !!!!

only have to be over 50 years " . the other documents you have to show to the thai immigration are no proof of retirement . the required documents may vary depemfi g o where you tegister . so I'm sure you're ready to give the guy the list if docs in every immigration office in the country .
Bobby ********
You don't need proof of retirement. Immigration are looking for proof of income. The only way for an Aussie to do this is to transfer 65,000 baht per calendar month from overseas into a Thai bank account. You need minimum 12 of these transfers to qualify for the non-O (over 50) visa.
John **********
@Bobby *******
I don't believe you can get the initial in country Non-O using this method. It's 800k or nothing for Australians
Bobby ********
@John *********
You can if you're extending the non-O obtained in Australia, but not if you're converting from visa exempt or tourist visa. And you still need to show 12 x 65k transfers
Ben ******
Letter confirming your pension entitlement should do.
Steve ********
@Ben *****
Sadly that won't do. It's either 800,000 baht lump sum, or 65,000 baht per month for twelve months
Brandon ************
Australia embassy does not issue proof of income affidavit for over 5 years now.
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