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Is it better to apply for a Non-OA visa in Singapore or Thailand, and how do I provide proof of income as a retiree?

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Jan 12, 2023
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Shaun ****
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hello I'm from Singapore. I'm 55.

Question: Is it better to apply non OA visa in Singapore or Thailand?

How do you provide income when I'm retired?
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The consensus among commenters is that it is better to apply for a Non-OA visa in Singapore, as this type of visa cannot be obtained in Thailand. Applicants must provide proof of income, which may include health insurance and a background check. It's important to refer to the embassy in Singapore for specific requirements. The conversation also clarifies the differences between Non-OA and Non-O visas, emphasizing funding requirements and health insurance policies.
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Mario *********
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 this is the best thing to do from my point of view because you don’t need health insurance witch can be very expensive
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Ellie *******
I don't know if the Singapore Embassy in Thailand issues an affidavit or not. If you don't know already, it might be worth checking.

You can refer to this for requirements in-country Non-O based on being over 50 to get some idea of how to prove your finance.

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/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

And attached is a rough comparison for non-OA and Non-O (retirement). You need to check the detail for those to make your own decision.
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John **********
The same terminology is being used for different things. None are strictly retirement visa but are based on being over 50.

If you want a non-OA you can only get it in your home country. Requires insurance but doesn't require funds in Thailand.

If you want a non-O you can get inside Thailand. Doesn't require insurance but does require funds in a Thai bank
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John **********
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 not sure what you are asking. To open a bank account in Thailand you need to visit a branch of a Thai bank.
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Kelvin *************
Is it true, we cannot apply for retirement visa while we are in Thailand ? I am confused
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Willem ****
Graham Seal.

Or if your embassy provides a proof of income letter a fixed amount of money on a Thai bank is not needed
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Willem ****
Many did it. Go to your local immigration and ask their list of documents you need. And the way they need you to proof your financial requirement.

Its no rocket science. DIY
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Shaun ****
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@Willem ***
 tks
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Willem ****
You can apply in Thailand for a Non O, 90 days single entry visa based on retirement (50 years of age).. Many have done that. before the 90 days expire you can apply for a one year extention of stay.
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 is it easy to get the non O
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Graham ******
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 If you have a Thai Bank account to meet the financial requirements it is
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Shaun ****
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 I don't have a Thailand bank account
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Kelvin *************
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 yes, this is what my understand
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Stephen *********
In Singapore you apply for an OA visa. You need insurance and a police background check..
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Shaun ****
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@Stephen ********
 insurance is from Thailand?
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Ellie *******
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, you need to check with Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore for that. It’s embassy specific
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Stephen *********
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 can be any recognized insurance.
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Lloyd ********
You can not apply for a Non-OA in Thailand so get it in Singapore. As for proof of income you need to check with the embassy that you will be applying at.
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