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Is it worthwhile to start the Thai visa process while on a 21-day vacation in Pattaya?
Mar 12, 2023
3 years ago
Darrald ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI am coming to Pattaya for a 21 day vacation. I will be retiring @12 months later and looking for a visa.
Is there any use for me to start the visa process while on vacation?
Is there any use for me to start the visa process while on vacation?
TLDR : Answer Summary
While on a 21-day vacation in Pattaya, you won't be able to start the visa application process for retirement. However, you can benefit from actions such as opening a Thai bank account and obtaining a Thai driver's license, which will assist you later. It's also beneficial to connect with locals and explore different areas in Thailand to decide on your future living arrangements.
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Lyndon ************
Bank account is step one
Paul *******
Yes open a bank account and driver's license. The latter will initially be valid for 2 years. By the time you have your retirement extension and your license is up for renewal, you'll be eligible to get a 5 year one.
Cliff *********
Open a bank account. Get a driver’s license.
Make some Thai friends to help with your transition.
Get Line to chat with them.
Visit several different parts of the country.
See what you like.
Plan on a few more trips before moving permanently.
Have fun!
Make some Thai friends to help with your transition.
Get Line to chat with them.
Visit several different parts of the country.
See what you like.
Plan on a few more trips before moving permanently.
Have fun!
Stephen *******************
Change location the last place you want to retire is a dump like Pattaya
You’ll end up like those twisted bitter farangs who sit in a bar all day whining about how bad Thailand is 🤔
You’ll end up like those twisted bitter farangs who sit in a bar all day whining about how bad Thailand is 🤔
Darrald ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThinking Jomtien or chiang Mai actually
Stephen *******************
@Darrald *******
Then you will enjoy your retirement 🙏Reply to
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Bä ****
Something to read when I was going down this route….People can chime in if the info. is “right” or not….Again a lot of variation across the industry, just some info. to start with…Can’t guarantee anything it’s Thailand..Good Luck 🍀
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Dan ********
Bank account and Thai drivers license
Chris **********
Sorry for jumping on this post . I too am hoping to open thai bank acount on my next visit is there any agents you guys might recomend in bangkok that speak good english . Please pm me with any info t.i.a
Alistair **********
@Chris *********
Siam legal is often recommended in Bangkok, 5000B. If your embassy will provide a residence letter then that's usually the cheaper option.Chris **********
@Alistair *********
ok im only visiting this time but plan on moving to thailand in 2years so want to start getting things in place so i have an account to transfer pension and funds into itReply to
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Ian ************
Opening a Thai bank will be handy in the future.
Graham ******
Yes, open a Thai bank account
Brandon ************
The only thing you can start is opening a bank account.
Darrald ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for the info.
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