How much does it cost to employ an agency for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Jungle ******

@Tom ******

and deal with Thai bureaucracy no thanks

Paul ***************

have you tried to do it yourself?

Jungle ******

@Paul **************

Why waste your time they will have you running around looking like a fool.

Tom *******

get organised and get all documents ready and then it takes less than an couple of hours

Jungle ******

@Tom ******

when was this. Buddy it's changed in the last few months

Tom *******

this month

I got non O

From uk in 16 days

And bank account 2 days after landing in bkk and am in the sticks Sisaket province but got accommodation certificate from immigration no problem and bank account opened with book and Visa card, app on phone set up by bank clerk very helpful and can now use QR code to pay for stuff

It’s a learning experience and part of becoming a Thai resident

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Tom *******

David *******

*****

before now i pay

*****

but only 2000 to do it yourself

Doug *******

@David ******

That 28,000 would be closer to 40,000 if you had no bank account, right?

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Doug *******

Nigel **************

Ask Grace

Nigel **************

Jungle ******

*****

I just did it last month

Doug *******

Last summer I inquired with one dozen agencies and every quote was between about 40,000 and 50,000 due largely to having no bank account.

Harry ********

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that's a ridiculous amount

Gary **********

paid to much usually 35 k

Jungle ******

Oh yeah I know exactly how much it cost. Maybe its been awhile for you. And there are add on services that I won't get into.

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Jungle ******

Rok ********

Up to 60,000 …. DIY 2,000

OZ ******

60k are you delusional

Jeffrey **********

@OZ *****

I've gotten quotes higher than that for an LTR visa

OZ ******

@Jeffrey *********

where talking about retirement not Ltr

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OZ ******

Todd *********

About 35,000 baht for 15 months. No deposit required

Ant ***********

Do you have a Thai bank account ?

Are you on a tourist visa ?

If no Thai bank acc

You are looking at 40K upwards if you are in Thailand

You could leave Thailand - Apply for a 90 day Non-O Visa

and cost a lot less

Graham ******

Why do you need an agent, it costs 2000B if you meet the requirements?

Harry ********

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would you recommend an agent ?

Graham ******

@Harry *******

no, most agents only want your money

Steve ******

I can't believe people charge for a service🙉I employed a plasterer to do my bedroom because I didn't want to do it myself and my god he wanted paying 🙉🤣🤣🤣

Glen ********

dosnt anybody who provides a service FFS 🙄

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Glen ********

Harry ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

because I feel more comfortable having professionals dealing with this important action for my future in Thailand.

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Harry ********

Cris ************

It costs around 11,000 baht for a retirement visa, but your application needs to be complete and it's a quick process. I used VisaThailand, a very reliable and competent website; I recommend them.

Harry ********

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@Cris ***********

the whole logistics of arranging to rent my home, sell things and car, go to Thailand, get medical insurance (maybe) WITHOUT knowing if I will get the visa. Getting refused for whatever biazzare reason would be stressful, with no home to go back to. Maybe I should get the visa then fly back to the UK and sell things and organise renting off home???

Cris ************

@Harry *******

I left everything behind: house, car, family, and I applied for my visa in France. I'm now living a peaceful retirement here in Pattaya, and if my visa isn't extended for any reason, I'll either move to a neighboring country or return to France and rent an Airbnb.

17 hours ago

Lee ******

@Harry *******

are you still in the UK? It’s better & cheaper to get your retirement visa sorted BEFORE you leave the uk. Search ‘Smile Visa Hua Hin’ they’ll help you out