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Is it worth going to Pattaya for a Retirement Visa?
Is it worth going to Patteya for Retirement Visa?
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The conversation discusses the pros and cons of obtaining a Retirement Visa in Pattaya, with many expressing that while Pattaya offers cheaper options for visa services, it may not be the best choice for everyone. Some participants recommend handling the process personally rather than relying on agents, while others mention alternatives like Jomtien or Rayong for easier applications. It is also noted that having a Thai bank account is important for the process and that retirees may benefit from proactive planning before arriving in Thailand.
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THAI ******************************
We can assist you in Udon Thani remotely via EMS, so there is no need to travel to Pattaya.
While visiting Pattaya in person may offer cheaper options, if you want the smoothest and most convenient process, we can take care of everything for you.
Please note, if you do not yet have a Thai bank account, you would need to be physically present to open one.
The best approach is to apply for your Non-O Retirement Visa before arriving in Thailand, then open a bank account based on that. If you decide to use an agent later, your costs will be much lower.
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While visiting Pattaya in person may offer cheaper options, if you want the smoothest and most convenient process, we can take care of everything for you.
Please note, if you do not yet have a Thai bank account, you would need to be physically present to open one.
The best approach is to apply for your Non-O Retirement Visa before arriving in Thailand, then open a bank account based on that. If you decide to use an agent later, your costs will be much lower.
If you need assistance, you can contact us:
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Greg *********
Jomtien is the perfect location
Jonathan ******
Use Thai visa Centre you’ll never have to worry about where you live.
Michael *********
Yes rather than being out in the sticks. Yeah it's cheap but boring 😴
Niall *******
Do it yourself anywhere except Pattaya
Jesper *******
There are many places in thailand to do retirement visa besides pattaya
Doug *******
@Jesper ******
I would like to know of an agency for Rayong Province.Jesper *******
@Doug ******
there's a immigration office in rayong where u can visit and ask for handouts of the requirements of retirement visa.Jesper *******
@Doug ******
sorry can't help on this but maybe some agency like thaivisa can recommend uDoug *******
@Jesper ******
I’ve been to immigration in Rayong to get a 30 day extension. But I’m talking about a visa agency for the Rayong province. One that bends the rules like they do in Pattaya.
Peter *********
Talk to Thai Visa centre!
Pertti *************
No. Here you need season 800k 2 months for initial visa. I think other provinces you just deposit money and seasoning rules are for extensions.
Jo **********
@Pertti ************
season ? don’t understand that word in this context. Season is to add flavor
Todd *********
@Pertti ************
agent solves this completely
John **********
When I was looking Pattaya was the cheapest for agents. But I ended up doing it myself.
Graham ******
@John *********
Easy to do if you meet the requirementsJohn **********
@Graham *****
Indeed it is. I took an objection when agents wanted to charge me the same amount of money whether I met the requirements or not. Sheer greed!Chris *******
Depends where you live ?
Johnny *********
@Chris ******
Udon Thani
Greg ******
Chris *******
@Johnny ********
thanks..Johnny *********
@Chris ******
No an agent will be used, in my case. Also think that is what the original poster of is doingChris *******
@Greg *****
but is this person going to immigration?Steve ******
I got mine from maneerat visa agent soi
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between 2nd rd and beach rd
Wak ********
@Steve *****
how much was it please 🙏Steve ******
@Wak *******
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, bank account multi entry 90 day visa then 1 year retirement took 21 days I didn't want to tie 800,000 baht into a thai bank account so agent sorted it
Russell *********
@Steve *****
I would be careful about being so transparent. You don’t know who is watching.Steve ******
@Simon ******
no im not tied but again I don't want to tie up 800,000 baht in a thai bank I can smash that with my monthly income
Simon *******
@Steve *****
does that mean that the next year you are tied into using an agent again, or are you able to complete the application yourself - asking as I will probably use an agent the first time but want to do it myself afterwardsWak ********
@Steve *****
cheers bud 👍Activity
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