I'm now applying for 60 days tourist visa to enter Thailand and then will apply for retirement visa(I'm over 50) within 90 days after entry. There is a field in the tourist visa application form "Proposed duration of stay in Thailand" need to be filled. As I actually plan to long stay with retirement visa so that how should I fill it (just fill in less than 60 days or retirement long stay) ? Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand, it's advisable to indicate a proposed duration of stay of 60 days or less, since the visa application doesn't need to match your actual stay. If you plan to transition to a retirement visa (Non-O) within the 90 days following your arrival, mentioning a duration that reflects your tourist visa should suffice. It's also important to consider requirements for the retirement visa, such as proving financial stability with funds in a Thai bank account.
90 DAY REPORTING RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Service to get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.