Is it easier to immigrate to Thailand with a British or Argentine passport?

Jul 5, 2022
2 years ago
Xiaosong *****
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Thank you for accepting me in the group! I'm considering the possibility of immigrating to Thailand. And I need to enquire about visa and things. I have British and Argentine passports. Does anyone know which of the two nationalities is easier to immigrate? Thank you!
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A user seeks advice on immigrating to Thailand and inquiries whether having a British or Argentine passport provides an easier path. Commenters suggest that both passports have similar immigration processes, particularly for a retirement visa, which requires financial proof. The British passport may slightly favor the user due to the UK's status in international relations. Practical steps for obtaining the visa include opening a Thai bank account, understanding the specific paperwork needed by immigration offices, and the importance of being in Thailand to start the application process.
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Russell *******
I have just ( within the last month) applied and received a Non O visa based on retirement with koh phangan immigration with a UK passport.

I can send you a list of what was needed , but from what I hear it can be different paperwork at different immigration offices .

Let me know if I can help ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Ž
Xiaosong *****
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I got it.
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
yes I did everything in Thailand. I arrived on a tourist visa .

First thing I tried to do was open bank account , especially as I was under the believe the money needed to be in the account for 2 months before the non O application . It turned out that wasn't the case , you just had to show a 800,000 baht balance within 24 hours of applying .

Hope that makes sense ๐Ÿ™
Xiaosong *****
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@Russell ******
So you did everything while living in Thailand I get based on a tourist visa, right?
Xiaosong *****
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@Russell ******
I hope so.
Xiaosong *****
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@Russell ******
Thank you! I am based in Argentina at the moment.
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
should also say I think it is well worth the effort and in reality it's just lots of paperwork. I am sure you will enjoy your retirement here ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Ž
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
you would probably benefit from opening a WISE account while in the UK. This will give you a easy way to transfer your funds (800,000) into a Thai bank account.
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
As I mentioned before different immigration offices required different documents. You may find that you only need TM30 registration which is done by the landlord, you then just make a copy of it .

For me in koh phangan this is what was required . Yes you will need to be in Thailand and you will need to open a bank account , believe it or not that is the most difficult thing to do . I would suggest you just take it in your stride and slowly but surely you will get it done . I wouldn't worry about the funds being in the account for two months prior to applying as I did not have this demand , although you will hear it from many people.

I would suggest you enter Thailand on a TR visa and with the extension this should give you enough time to get everything sorted .
Xiaosong *****
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@Russell ******
THank you so much! It looks that i will have to be in Thailand first and have a rental property before starting the visa procedure, right?
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
1 x passport photo .

All this needs to be done twice so you have two sets .

Hope this helps ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Ž
Russell *******
@Xiaosong ****
1x photo copy of passport

1x photo copy of TR visa

1x photo copy of TM 6

1x photo copy of landlord blue book

1x photo copy of landlord ID

1x photo copy of rental agreement

1x photo of your accommodation

1 x photo of you in the property

1x photo of the buildings surrounding the property

1x map with property location

1x photo copy of bank book showing personal details .

1 x photo copy of the balance ( this needs to be within 24 hours of submitting visa application.

1x statement for bank confirming balance.

1 x visa application form.
Xiaosong *****
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@Russell ******
Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š that will be much appreciated the information! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
Alessandro **********
As long as you have the financial requirements (800k baht in a Thai bank account or monthly income of at least 65k baht) there should be no remarkable difference among the 2 nationalities
Xiaosong *****
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Terary **********
My guess would be the British passport just because UK is part of the G7. It's likely the same process with either passport. 50+ years old. 800,000 baht to park in a Thai bank, some other things.

Retirement visa come in two forms, those acquire in Thailand and those Acquired outside of Thailand. They each have different requirements and advantages.
Terary **********
@Xiaosong ****
I do not but several individuals in this group will have current information for you.
Xiaosong *****
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@Terary *********
Thank you so much for the info! Do you happen to know those requirements and advantages?
Brandon ************
Need a lot more information.

What method do you plan on moving to Thailand?

Marriage? Retirement? Work? Etc
Xiaosong *****
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Retirement.
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