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Is it advisable to use Payoneer for transferring money to a visa agent for a retirement visa in Thailand?

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May 17, 2025

a month ago

Bill ******

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Has anyone here ever used Payoneer to transfer money to a visa agent? Thinking of getting a retirement visa later.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The community discusses the use of Payoneer to transfer money to a visa agent for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand. Opinions vary, with one commenter advising against it, while another suggests that applying for the retirement visa can be done independently, implying it’s not very complicated. There is also a critical response questioning the seriousness of the initial query.

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Roberto *********

ARE YOU SERIOUS???? This is a joke post - has to be - no-one could be this stupid

a month ago

A.c. ***********

@Roberto ********

That's a little harsh, isn't it?

a month ago

Roberto *********

@A.c. **********

This is the LOS (Land Of Scams). The OP doesn't even realise visa agents are neither licenced nor accountable.

a month ago

Bill ******

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@A.c. **********

Nevermind, he is just thoughtless.

a month ago

Roberto *********

@Bill *****

Easier to get nasty with someone trying to help you, than to admit you have little idea how "visa agents" operate in Thailand

a month ago

Roberto *********

@Bill *****

Has to be said you're the one without logic thought patterns! Scam coming up!

a month ago

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Roberto *********

ณิชาภรณ์ ********

Retirement visa not too complicated. You can do it byself.

a month ago

Bill ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@ณิชาภรณ์ *******

I know. But I have other reasons for asking. Nonetheless, thanks for your input.

a month ago

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Bill ******

Kool *******

Don't do it.

a month ago

Peter ******

@Kool ******

you still need a Bankaccount! :-)

a month ago

Kool *******

@Peter *****

by entering on a type O visa instead of a tourist entry it is very easy to get the needed Thai bank account.

a month ago

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Kool *******

Bill ******

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@Kool ******

Why?

a month ago

Kool *******

@Bill *****

because it is very easy to do yourself, unless you don't have the bt800,000.

a month ago

Kool *******

You apply for the type O visa before you come to Thailand. That gives you the 90 day type O visa you need to open your Thai bank account to transfer in your bt800,000, and after two months apply for your one year extension. It is very easy to do.

a month ago

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Kool *******

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