Is it easy to apply for a retirement visa to Thailand from Australia?

I used Naviya Sooksai for my non immigrant O visa. No problems and a seamless process

If you have enough budget and want to help some Thai people with your money? then, hire an agent. He will do everything for you for your visa and bank and one year extension. that is a kind of package.

apply in Australia for a non o visa and get a retirement at immigration after 90 days

It depends on so many things, it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Do you come here often, do you know anything about how the system works over here, have you got a partner here, do you have anywhere to live over here, are you sure that you want to live here. I’ve been coming here for years, I have a partner and a condo here, and I got my retirement visa here, and it was easy as to do.

if you. want a retirement extension you MUST apply for a "non-imm O visa in your country and then apply for extension (on that visa) when in Thailand.

Yes apply online in Australia for non O retirement visa, once in Thailand you need to go to local immigration ask for their list of requirements for extention of stay these will include Thai phone number a lease agreement thai bank account. Or you could get a reputable visa agent to do your extension of stay.

Always get a Non-O in your home country. Thereafter, it depends. If you want to help a number of people while making money, use an agent for your extension. Otherwise, do it yourself inside Thailand.

The usual way to do it is first get a three month retirement visa from home country, which does not require funds deposited in Thailand before arrival. Then come to Thailand straight away, open a bank account and transfer the cash deposit, let it season for two months, then use that to apply for a twelve month extension of stay before your three month visa is up.

If you staying Pattaya use mannerat agent

Do with agency I do every year no problem you will get 15months with your tourist visa agent put money in take out open bank account fee is 0first time includes open bank

Getting a Visa agent on the job will be the best approach. Saves so much time and stress. I use an agent for anything immigration related as I prefer to outsource tasks to people that know far more about it than I care to research.

Why do you assume you need an agent?

Apply at home

To many unanswered questions to give a straight answer, you will need to apply for a visa in Australia. There is a consulate in Sydney or look online for Thailand E-Visa. There are many options depending on your circumstances

100% easier & cheaper to apply for a Suitable retirement Visa from your home country

When you are ready to come - Apply for a Non-O 90 day Visa from the Thai Embassy in your home country about 30 days before departure.

When applying online you will need to show the required funds in any bank account , some personal details & Flight details & proof of first nights accommodation .

Once approved & arrive in Thailand you have 90 days to organise for the 12 month extension

No.1 requirement is

You need to set up a Thai bank account & deposit 800K Baht for at least 60 days to satisfy the extension

Go to the bank of choice & ask them what they require to open an account

Always better to apply in Aus they will probably give u a 3 month non O