How do I obtain a retirement visa for Thailand?

@Pauley *********

no

Maybe because it's a question like: "Can someone help me with how much 2 + 2 equals?"

@Floyd *****

2025 😔

@Paul *******

That's the cheapest way to use our services 🙏

@David ******

that's the news. It didn't. I'm here. News sensationalizes. Felt something small.

Won't work unless you arrive with a non-O visa already. No banks will open an account for someone who entered as a tourist, even with a residence certificate from immigration.

@Kalli **********

can I have the agent contact?

@Kalli **********

I contacted 3 agencies and all were 52k. How long àgo did you do this?

Yes they advertise for less then tell you you also need this and that which is extra.

@Daniel *********

I had a lengthy talk with Maneerat last week and was quoted 52k

@David *********

Why?

@Dek *****

geez you are a great help, I don't know how people survive Thailand without people like you. Thanks for your very informative contribution

@Bryce ******

same here didn't want to tie 800,000 baht up into a tjai account

@Steve *****

cost ?

@Albert ******

You don't need health insurance or police check to apply for the visa from your Thai embassy either

@Albert ******

heyyyy were not jerks were Farangs🥳🥳

@Rene *******

the earthquake might help that out

@Chris ******

good company

@Sarick *********

wrong that’s for DTV

@Sarick *********

they will ! Stop spreading lies

@Sarick *********

not true. If you arrive with a long stay visa (like a non O based on retirement), banks will open an account for you.

They will not open an account on a tourist visa, visa exempt or DTV.

@Ben ******

why would anyone use an agent to extend their stay based on retirement, after getting the visa?

It is simple, takes less than an hour and costs 1,900 Baht.

@Ben ******

The 90 day visa is the 'retirement visa'(based on being 50 or over), what you apply for after that is the 1 year 'extension of stay'

@Stephen ******

We did ours on our own - it's really not that hard as long as you have the requirements met - $800 K Baht in a thai bank, rental lease, bank statements and letter from bank and it cost us only 1900 baht.

Eligibility:

Age: Be at least 50 years old on the day of application.

Financial Requirements:

Option 1: Hold a deposit of at least 800,000 Thai Baht (THB) in a Thai bank account for at least 2 months before applying.

Option 2: Have a monthly income (including pension) of at least 65,000 THB.

Option 3: A combination of bank deposit and yearly income totaling at least 800,000 THB.

Health Insurance: For applicants of the Non-Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) Visa, health insurance that meets the Thai government's criteria is required.

No Criminal Record: You must not have a criminal record in Thailand or your country of origin.

Not Prohibited from Entering Thailand: You must not be prohibited from entering Thailand under the Immigration Act.

No Prohibited Diseases: You must not have any of the diseases listed in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 (B.E. 2535).

Not Engage in Gainful Employment: You are prohibited from engaging in any gainful employment in Thailand.

@Stephen ******

I found it very easy and I'm no spring chicken 🙂

@Stephen ******

the volunteers help you at immigration do all the paperwork. What’s so complicated? What does an agent do besides a volunteer?

@Andre **********

False. You're fine without that if you can prove a steady income (SSI, retirement pension, etc.)

@Andre **********

That's for an extension of stay NOT the visa.

@Philip ****

did you mean heat

@Oliver *********

Great idea!! 💡 if he can raise 50,000 usd with the GoFundMe my cousin Steve can help. The next year he would only charge 30,000 usd to give him another year extension. 🤔👍😃 smart smart 😉

@John ********

I know which is why I wondered why you said no to the question from Dennis

@Paul ******

But if you have a good pension income ..do you.also need the prove of 800.000 bath on a bank?

@Paul ******

too much information

@Edward *******

I have all documents how much you charge money..?

@Muchlis *******

excellent answer, could have had a look on google or the Thai embassy website first, then ask questions