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Is it easy to obtain a Retirement Visa in Thailand?
Is it easy to obtain Retirement Visa Thailand? How You’re Experienced? How I started?
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The ease of obtaining a Retirement Visa in Thailand seems to vary based on personal experience. Some expats recommend seeking professional assistance, especially for first-timers, due to the changing rules and the importance of proper documentation. Others have successfully completed the process independently, citing straightforward requirements if one has the necessary funds deposited in a Thai bank account. Experiences shared include quick approvals, some taking only a few days, while others emphasize the importance of research and being well-prepared for a smooth application.
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Patrick ***********
Get professional assistance for first year. Get it when you arrive. Don’t do like me.
Here they love admin documents and rules change.
Here they love admin documents and rules change.
Kim ***********
OPPatrick Deloddere noted
Nick **********
Many use agents, however, no need to pay someone for something that is not complicated. I do my own with money deposited monthly from overseas into my K bank account. My yearly renewal costs 1900 baht, and 300 baht for the bank documents. The last renewal I did took an hour and a half, including stopping at the bank on the way to immigration.
Kim ***********
OPNick Reynolds thank you for sharing 👍
Tony ***********
Go to an agency and they do everything for you including sponsoring the financial requirements in your thai bank account so you don't need to tie your own money up.🙂
Kim ***********
OPTony Karkoszka 👍👍
Neil ***********
I’m sick of these lame lazy posts, do your research you lazy twat or stay at home
Kim ***********
OP@Neil **********
just ignored if bothered you. This group can sharing anything and Some people already give advise and POV from them 🫶🏼Ruedi ********
It’s the first time someone asked this question
Tim ********
Got mine in 5 days
Benito *******
mmm i just went to immigration after 60 days 😊they help me a lot what papers i need … i got it 3 days overdue and had to pay 1500 in fines 😊now when i come for renew they smile 😊 and give me a new retirement visa … the only new is the confirmation of income that’s new
Ron *****
The Visa is the easiest part of the overall process.
Starting a new life in Thailand requires more preparation and the right mindset.
Watch and read as many educational resources before making up your mind.
Starting a new life in Thailand requires more preparation and the right mindset.
Watch and read as many educational resources before making up your mind.
Robert **********
I started before i Retired in Thailand through the Thai visa centre in Bangkok they were great i sent then all the info they needed when i landed they pick me up from the Hotel all i had to do was sign forms get my photo take spend most of the day in Bangkok yes it cost me 70,000 bart for a 15 months visa not that stressful the staff were awsome stayed with me all day and droped me off at the train station with a 15 month visa
Per ***************
If you have everything in order
Michael **********
Better to get the VISA from your home country then come to Thailand. That's how most people do it and how Thai Immigration would like you to do it also.
Robert ********
DIY so easy. Research what is needed. Have the funds in your Thai account for two months happy days
Michael **********
Better to get the VISA from your home country then come to Thailand. That's how most people do it and how Thai Immigration would like you to do it also.
Terry *******
so what does happen when you reach 70 the insurers won’t cover you and the pension fund runs dry and you have no income stream?
this is just a scenario that’s crossed my mind
this is just a scenario that’s crossed my mind
Lito ******
We were about to apply for non O visa but then realised the tax situation there. So we will probably do the DTV and stay 178 days annually
Andrew ********
Yeah dead easy
Kevin ******
Save your money first. If its the UK you are in use an ISA or something
Sabrina *******
I went to Thai Visa center had no problems. They picked me up everything in one day I like the VIP service and that’s what I want without the hassle THAI VISA CENTRE - visa agent
Greg ***********
the requirements overview
David *******
Just comply with the Thai Embassy stated facts.
Chris ***********
It's so easy I do it myself. The form will lead you thru it
RedKi******
Haven’t we answered this question before
Kim ***********
OPRedKiwi7212 now so many people good.
So many give advise 👍👍
So many give advise 👍👍
Ken ********
It is valid for just 1 year right? Unfortunately that looks too risky and complicated
Neil ********
@Ken *******
the visa is valid for 90 days, you then get a one year extension, which you have to renew every year.
David *******
@Ken *******
Best do not come then.Kim ***********
OP@Ken *******
do you apply for a year ? Or foreverKen ********
@Kim **********
Not yet
Greg ***********
@Kim **********
every other year, you apply for the next 1-year stay permit. Continuously. If you fulfill the requirements, it is easy and it will soon become routineKim ***********
OPGreg Alexander thank
Paweł ***********
Make it in Thai embassy in your country. No need Thai and account no deposit, just show that you have equivalent of 800.000 THB. Apply online, get one year evisa and can stay 2 years with one trip out before first year ends.
Kim ***********
OPPaweł Chruściel this is what i want from this group
So many people good like you
Thank so much
So many people good like you
Thank so much
Paul ********************
Paweł Chruściel and medical insurance and a police certificate
John **********
@Paul *******************
only for a Non-OA visa, the Non-O based on being over 50 doesn't require any of these thingsPaweł ***********
@John *********
I meant 1 year Non-OA multiple. Best option IMHO.Paweł ***********
Paul Anthony McDermott yes, of course, and with their sworn translations to english, at least the required them in my case. All required documents are listed on their website. He will find it. 😊
The best about this retirement visa is that you can stay 2 years with just one trip few days before it expires.
The best about this retirement visa is that you can stay 2 years with just one trip few days before it expires.
Charlie *******
Rain movies just make sure you have all your documents
Kim ***********
OPCharlie Brown ok
Paul *******
Get agent no hassles
Neil ********
Paul Finch could well be hassles in the future!
Jasemiero ***************
Paul Finch you know agent no hussle
Shane ************
Jasemiero Mdendel Eiro
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Mick *********
You just need to meet the criteria.
Kim ***********
OPMick Aynsley ok
John **********
Go to your local Thai embassy website and look at the options would be a good place to start
Kim ***********
OPJohn **********
@Kim **********
you first need to decide which of the 4 visas all referred to as retirement visas you want to apply for and the website is where you can get that information. There's a Non-O, Non-OA, Non-OX and LTR Wealthy Pensioner. The Non-O is by far the most common, the LTR is by far the best if you qualifyStuart ***********
First you need to decide which retirement visa you want to get. The non-O is the most popular, but you must deposit 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account.
Robert **********
Stuart Chiverton there is a catch you cant get a Thai Bank acc with out a non_o or retirement visa and you cant get the visa with out the Thai bank acc
Stuart ***********
Robert Nitschke it's not a catch Robert. The non-O retirement visa is obtained before entering Thailand online from the ThaiEmbassy in your country. You are then able to open a bank account, deposit 800,000 baht and after 2 months apply for a 12 month extension of stay.
Kim ***********
OPStuart Chiverton noted
Thanks
Thanks
Vagn *************
@Kim **********
if you have a income on *****
bath every month and can proof that you dont need *****
0 bath in the bankMichael **********
@Vagn ************
You don't need the 800,000 Baht to get the VISA, but you will need the 800,000 Baht in a Thai bank account to get the extension if you are going to get a NON- O VISAVagn *************
Stuart Chiverton i made it in Denmark and have the visa now I go 29th October
Vagn *************
Stuart Chiverton i allre
Stuart ***********
@Vagn ************
I think the Denmark Embassy in Thailand might still provide the income affidavit, so you might be okay, but I would double check. I am from the UK and that was not an option for me, so I had to deposit the 800,000 baht for the first year extension of stay. I now use proof from my bank of 12 monthly 65,000 + baht international transfers.Kim ***********
OPStuart Chiverton so actually the most option are deposit
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0Kim ***********
OP@Vagn ************
so we just proof that income enough to paid our living with 65.000 bath Thanks so much
Vagn *************
Stuart Chiverton ok
I have pension from Denmark over
I have non o 90days and change to one year when come to Thailand
I have pension from Denmark over
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months and that was anof for me to get non o or oa I have non o 90days and change to one year when come to Thailand
Stuart ***********
@Vagn ************
the Indonesia Embassy will not provide the income affidavit, so their only option for the first year would be 800,000 baht in a Thai account.Paul ********************
Yes if you have money
Robert ************
Paul Anthony McDermott Listen dude this visa is bullshit this deposited money is not yours anymore
Valeriy ********
Robert Twardowski please stop spreading bullshit 😅
Bob **********
Paul Anthony McDermott Why would you retire with no money
Valeriy ********
Bob D'Andrea I guess because at least 80% of eldery people in the world have to retire with close to zero savings and very little pension if any at all 🤷♂️
Ralph *******
Bob D'Andrea Age.
Kim ***********
OPPaul Anthony McDermott if we have and we will get?
Paul ********************
@Kim **********
yesBob **********
Apply
Kim ***********
OPBob D'Andrea 🤭🙏🏻
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