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How much does an agency charge to handle a one-year retirement visa for expats in Thailand?
How much did the agency charge you to handle a one-year visa for a retiree?
Edit:I have the money, it's not a problem. I just don't have the bank account yet because they don't want to open one for me.
Edit:I have the money, it's not a problem. I just don't have the bank account yet because they don't want to open one for me.
Answer summary
The cost for agencies to handle a one-year retirement visa in Thailand varies significantly depending on several factors. Comments indicate fees can range from approximately 12,000 to 25,000 baht, depending on whether you already possess a Non-O visa and if additional services like re-entry permits are needed. Some users reported doing it themselves for as little as 1,900 baht, stressing that the process is manageable without agency help. However, many recommend using an agent if you face difficulties, like obtaining a Thai bank account.
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Alfred *****
I used Thai Visa centre . They were efficient , and they completed all the documents. Picks you up to go the bank first to open the bank account, then to the immigration department. Call them, they have lowered the fees now .
Ron ********
13K.
Istvan ********
😂
Glen ********
Recommend keep trying for bank account. Be persistent, try different branches, in different locations. Double check you have all the correct documents. Best of luck🙏
SoftPap*******
Nobody asked did you do it yourself, the question is how much does an agent cost. And the answer is 15,000 to 25,000 baht depending on if you already have a 90 day O visa, if you also need a bank account, if you also want re-entry permit, 90 day reports done etc.
Dave ********
There is no right or wrong method. Either get an agent or don't get one. Up to the person applying. So which ever one you disagree with just accept different people different choices.
Ernest *******
I paid $49,000 baht
Paul *******
I wish people would just answer questions rather than turn it into all about me and I done it myself arnt a clever boy ffs
PrettyJac**********
Always used an agent. 800k they can do. Everything they can do. No hassles no headaches. I sit back and relax. That's it.
Jeffrey *******
dtv soft power medical with baan thai law $400
Andrew *******
If you don't have 800k can an agent still sort your visa.
James **********
2 visits to the bank, photos, copy of passport, simple form to fill out, and a few bhat. 15 to 30 minutes in the local immigration office and walk out with my visa extension.
William ******************
I paid 1900 baht. Did it myself
Petro ************
it depends on the agency and your bank, because one agency can charge you different price depending on your bank account
Bil ******
Always pay an agent and be free of the hassle, queues and wasted time.
Raymond *********
To the smart Alec's who state do it yourself well not everyone has a spare £18k sitting in the bank or has enough history of the 65k method so please don't make comments about people being lazy or stupid
Bonnie *********
I just did it myself today.
Even if you hire an agent, you still have to get everything organized.
Even if you hire an agent, you still have to get everything organized.
Jeff **********
do yourself, chatgpt will walk you through it.
Paul ******
Do it yourself
Kool *******
Most agents don't handle 1 year type OA one year retirement visas, as those can only be applied for outside of Thailand, and mostly in your passport country, and requires health insurance, so because of this most agents don't handle them, and that is the only one year retirement visa, the type OA.
THAI ******************************
@Kool ******
We do handle annual extensions for Non-OA visas, but the process involves additional requirements and is typically around 50% more expensive.For this reason, we generally recommend applying for a Non-O visa instead of a Non-OA if you want to benefit from lower-cost agent services and a simpler annual extension process.
Dee *******
No money in the bank, 25k first one, 15k each year thereafter.
Robin *******
Do it yourself it’s very easy just follow the check sheet, if it’s your first one take a witness with you
Scott ************
If no 800k in bank and you have correct thai bank account- 25,000 baht. But everything changing next year!
Paul *******
Why don't the people making comments on this groups ever answer the questions asked Thai visa centre will charge 14,000 for a 12 month extension to a 90 day Non O I did mine last week and if you want Re-entry permits , they are 1200 for single entry and 4000 for multi entry The Thai visa centre prices are due to increase this month by 15% to to 20% more
John ********
Do it yourself, 1900 baht at IO.
If youre using an agent for 800k, youre gaming the system ...
If youre using an agent for 800k, youre gaming the system ...
Chris ***********
Why on earth would you pay to have a simple form filled out
Dee *******
@Chris **********
They mightn't like the color of your pen. :)THAI ******************************
1-Year Retirement Visa Extension:
Government fee: ฿1,900
Service fee: ฿12,100
= ฿14,000
Door-to-door service is included.
Includes 1 free 90-day report. Additional 90-day reports are available from ฿375 each, or ฿1,500 for a package of 4.
Apply up to 6 months early without losing any days, and without paying any additional service fees.
Optional services:
■ Multiple re-entry permit (unlimited): ฿4,000
■ Single re-entry permit: ฿1,200
■ 90-day reporting: ฿375 each
Government fee: ฿1,900
Service fee: ฿12,100
= ฿14,000
Door-to-door service is included.
Includes 1 free 90-day report. Additional 90-day reports are available from ฿375 each, or ฿1,500 for a package of 4.
Apply up to 6 months early without losing any days, and without paying any additional service fees.
Optional services:
■ Multiple re-entry permit (unlimited): ฿4,000
■ Single re-entry permit: ฿1,200
■ 90-day reporting: ฿375 each
Jim ********
I did it myself. Why pay someone to do what only takes about a day to do yourself?
GreenPa*******
Ask an agent they will give you the lastest updated cost
Stronger *********************
Do your self. 8000 with multiple reentry. I do mine. 8 am there monday. Done at 1030. Come back friday pick up passport. (Multiple reentry 3000 baht Jfyi).
If lazy use agent. 12-15,000 baht is average thats with having 800,000 baht in account all the time all.yr.
If you dont have 800,000 to leave in account all the time. My suggestion stay in your home country. Don't come.
If lazy use agent. 12-15,000 baht is average thats with having 800,000 baht in account all the time all.yr.
If you dont have 800,000 to leave in account all the time. My suggestion stay in your home country. Don't come.
Peter *******
@Stronger ********************
1900+3800 the total cost if you do yourself
Steve ******
@Stronger ********************
what about the 65,000 baht per month route 🤔
Craig **********
Steve Lowe no problem.
James ********
Sue Anderson correct ✅
Peter *******
David Tulloch absolutely i did it many years ago if you have 800k in the bank you don’t need a
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David *********
@Peter ******
really u sure about that
Robert ********
Sue Anderson wrong
Peter *******
Sue Anderson not true
Sue **********
Craig Richards I heard you can only do the
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baht in your second year. Can anybody tell me if this is true.David *********
@Stronger ********************
wtf 5555 seriously dude
Chris **********
I acted as my own agent. 1900 baht.
Lee ********
Chris Crookson thx
Lee ********
Chris Crookson it was pretty straightforward?
Chris **********
@L**
. I did my research and talked to others that had done it themselves. I collected all the necessary paperwork in duplicate and carefully filled in the paperwork. It seened a luttle stressful initially, but once you've done it, its easier next time. You can get lists of what you need from the Immigration Office. I keep a copy of everything also, and it makes renewal a year later, much quicker and easier.
Stewart *********
This will be the next thing to be stopping no doubt,fake retirement visas then thousands will leave Thailand
Ken ************
Varies from
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Ron ********
Zero (really 1900 baht). I done it myself.
Except I was forced to get an agents help in obtaining a bank account. I forget the charge. Seems like 4K or 5K baht. That was like 2.5 years ago.
Except I was forced to get an agents help in obtaining a bank account. I forget the charge. Seems like 4K or 5K baht. That was like 2.5 years ago.
Paul ***********
You can use an agent to handle the O visa as you need a bank account and a lease agreement a bank will not open an account to you alone but an agent can get around this and also help with proof of long term stay which the bank requires
Newfarang ****
Paul Mc Grath A bank will open an account he will just have to make sure as previously stated that he has the correct paperwork. It’s just a matter of asking different banks and branches as each manager/branch seems to have their own rules, same as immigration offices.
Dean *******
Not what you know, its who you know.
John **********
There's no such thing as a one year retirement visa via an agent, do you mean a 12 month extension of stay or the initial 90 day Non-O visa plus a 12 month extension of stay?
Jeff **********
@John *********
I did it through the visa centre and I was told it was a retirement visaJohn **********
@Jeff *********
doesn't matter what they called it. Take a look in your passport and I guarantee you will see a stamp that says "Extension of stay is permitted up to..."Jeff **********
@John *********
Your right but they sold me a retirement visa shocking and they did it in Trang I only found out about this yesterday when I went to get a residency certificateJeff **********
@John *********
This is what I got so I don’t really have a retirement visa? And they did it in TrangJohn **********
@Jeff *********
no you have an extension of stay based on retirement not a visaJeff **********
Danny Kay
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bhat
Nick **********
@John *********
It is hard to get through to many, that a retirement visa goes not exist. 🔥You are correct, it is an extension of stay for 365 days for the purpose of retirement.
If one came here with a 90 day non-o, and you have the funds,
Your best bet is K bank. I have done my own yearly ext. of stay for 15 years, not much has changed, and still done for 1900 baht.
Danny *****
Jeff Blockley Peso's?
Doug ********
Jeff Blockley
Wtf....60k. !!!
Wtf....60k. !!!
Jeff **********
@John *********
They charged me *****
for a retirement visa
Gordon *******
@John *********
Always 1
Ray ********
Need more information did you with a non o visa or what kind of visa or no visa
Jon ********
Depends if you have the 800k or not
Gordon *******
Jon Warner Really 😅🤣😂🤣
Jason **********
It varies due to location and requirements.
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