Answered10 months ago
Is it possible to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand without having 800,000 baht in the bank?
hello , I would like to make a retirement visa with a pension of 3000€ without having the 800000Bth to put in the bank I am 64 years old and I will join my Thai colleague who lives and works in Rayong I know he gives me health insurance and TM31 has you advice to give me please thank you
-------------
Bonjour , je voudrais faire un visa retraite avec une retraite de 3000€ sans avoir les 800000Bth à mettre en banque j’ai 64 ans et je vais rejoindre ma compagne Tahilandaise qui vit et travail à Rayong je sais qu’il me fait une assurance santé et le TM31 avez vous des conseils à me donner svp merci à vous
-------------
Bonjour , je voudrais faire un visa retraite avec une retraite de 3000€ sans avoir les 800000Bth à mettre en banque j’ai 64 ans et je vais rejoindre ma compagne Tahilandaise qui vit et travail à Rayong je sais qu’il me fait une assurance santé et le TM31 avez vous des conseils à me donner svp merci à vous
Answer summary
A user seeks advice on obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand with a pension of 3000€ without the required 800,000 Baht in a bank. Several commenters provided insights: verifying income through an embassy, the feasibility of procuring a Non-Imm-O visa, and the potential need for a Thai bank account. Health insurance is not mandatory for the visa, but caution is advised regarding coverage for pre-existing conditions. Suggestions include contacting agencies for assistance and consulting resources specialized in visa applications.
17 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Ossie *********
thaivisacentre.com will help you with your visa application send them an email
Bob **********
What health insurance is your colleague doing to give you ??
Angle ********
OP@Bob *********
AXAGreg ***********
@Angle *******
AXA Europe and AXA Thailand are different companies with different contract conditions
Roy *******
You can get agency’s that put in the money into the bank . Then they draw it back out , I think it costs around £800 , then around £300 annually
Gilles ******
@Roy ******
an eternal trap completly illégal
Philippe *********
Contact moi en mp j’étais comme toi et j’ai mon visa retraite sans dépôt d’argent .
Greg ***********
@Angle *******
on a 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa, and the 1-year extension, there is no mandatory health insurance. This means the choice is yours if you wish to have an insurance or not. Keep in mind most Thai private Health Insurances will not cover pre-existing conditions . . this is a very sensitive topicGreg ***********
@Angle *******
apply for the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa through the e-visa online system of the Royal Thai Embassy Paris. On this visa, you can get a bank account opened. As this MIGHT (!!) be a requirement of Immigration for the application to the 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit - despite you doing the financial proof with an embassy-verfied pension income. SOME Immigrations want to see that you are keeping a Thai bank account into which they might want to see that you transfer yourself some money for living expenses from abroad. So, arriving on a Non-Imm-O visa gives you a certain security in being able to get a bank account opened. ATTN: right after having entered Thailand, visit Immigration and kindly ask the for the handout-list of requirements for the "1-year extension of temporary stay permit based on retirement" so you can get preparedBrandon ************
@Greg **********
The Paris embassy sucks. Honestly I would avoid it and just go to Thailand and get the non-O in country. With an income certificate, shouldn't need to screw around with a bank account first. Can worry about that after getting the non-O or the extension.Greg ***********
@Brandon ***********
agreed. There are many reports of the Paris Embassy harassing applicants and take one month to process an applicationBrandon ************
You can only get annual extensions using income if your embassy in Thailand provides certification of income. So you would need to check if your embassy in Thailand offers this. If they do, then you can use that for both your initial 90-day visa and your extensions.
If they do not do it, then your ONLY option for the first 1-year extension is showing you have 800,000 baht in your Thai bank account.
If they do not do it, then your ONLY option for the first 1-year extension is showing you have 800,000 baht in your Thai bank account.
Alan **********
@Brandon ***********
Perhaps you could explain something to me."certification of income". About 10 years ago, I went through the process here in Thailand, but didn't complete it and returned home to the U.S.
But at the time I got the letter from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, it was made clear to me that *I* was making an income statement and the U.S. Embassy was only verifying that I appeared before them, proved it was me, and signed the document.
They were essentially "notarizing" my signature, NOT verifying my income.
Is this stil the case ? Or does the Embassay actually verify the applican'ts income (also ?)
TIA
Brandon ************
@Alan *********
That is exactly why you can't use it anymore if you are from the US. Immigration found out it was not actually certified, it was just notarized. They informed the embassy they would no longer accept it, and the embassy stopped. Many others have stopped as well. It is no longer an option for people from those countries.Angle ********
OP@Brandon ***********
merci j’ai lu que c’était soit *****
0 Bath sur le compte ou un revenu de 2500€ mois minimum pour un visa retraite j’espère que c’est le cas j’arriverais en Tahilande au mois d’avril pour 60 jours et j’irais à l’immigration demander une prolongation d’un an pensez vous que se sera refusé ci j’ai pas les *****
0 sur un compte j’ai un passeport FrançaisBrandon ************
@Angle *******
you cannot get a year extension if you arrive as a tourist. You must first apply to convert from tourist to non-O. Then after 60 days you can apply for the 1-year extension. You might have to get the certificate from your embassy twice, or they might let you use the same one within 2 months. But you'll need at least 15-21 days left on your entry stamp when you go to immigration to apply for the conversion to non-O. So you better find out how long it would take to get the certificate from your embassy in Thailand.
Greg ***********
@Brandon ***********
the French Embassy in Bangkok does issue an income verification. A pension of 3000.- Euro is more than sufficient, as 65,000 THB equal something like 1750.- EuroActivity
9 joined9
people
Related
25Can you apply for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand even if you haven't applied beforehand from your home country?
4.9k101341mo
What is the best approach for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand as an expat?
6.2k58543mo
What are the differences between Non-O and Non-OA visas regarding the 800,000 THB requirement?
2.9k22327mo
What is the best visa option for retiring in Thailand and how to proceed with the application?
4.1k30528mo
What are the best steps to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand if I meet the income requirement without depositing money in a Thai bank account?
1.3k1061y
Can I get a retirement visa in Thailand without having 800,000 Baht in my bank account?
9.8k84931y
Can I use a foreign bank account for the Thai retirement visa income requirement and apply for it while in Thailand?
2k16101y
What do I need to open a bank account in Thailand with a retirement visa?
2.6k17301y
Do I need a police check from my home country for a retirement visa in Thailand?
5.9k43392y
How do I obtain a retirement visa for Thailand?
25.3k2023032y
Is a Bank of America account accepted for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
5.4k42582y
What is the easiest way to obtain a retirement visa for Thailand if I don't have the required 800,000 baht?
9.8k99602y
Do you need to have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for a retirement visa application in Thailand?
4.1k39202y
How can I convert my marriage visa to a retirement visa in Thailand after my divorce?
3.9k29413y
What are the requirements and best strategies for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
6k47633y
Is 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account sufficient for a married couple applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?
1.2k5143y
What is the correct bank deposit requirement for a retirement visa in Thailand: 800k or 400k baht?
1.1k1183y
Can I obtain a visa on entry and subsequently apply for a 15-month retirement visa in Thailand?
1.3k893y
What are the best locations and costs for health checks for a retirement visa in Thailand?
1.2k874y
Do I need to book a return flight to Australia if I am traveling to Thailand on a 3-month visa while applying for a retirement visa?
1.2k6114y
Can I hold my funds in a sterling account for a Retirement visa in Thailand?
1.7k9184y
What is the best visa option for a 53-year-old expat moving to Thailand with a Thai wife and child?
4.4k37374y
What is the best approach to obtain a retirement visa and enter Thailand in February?
6.7k67416y
Is it easy to extend a retirement visa in Thailand for another year without leaving the country?
3.2k26276y
What are the current income and bank balance requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
2.5k20198y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served