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Is there any amnesty for retirement visas in Thailand considering travel restrictions?

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Nov 24, 2020

4 years ago

Ralph *********

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Anyone have any ideas re my situation. Have a retirement visa and own a condo in Thailand. Came back to UK when this virus kicked off. Lifelong diabetic and need to be UK for medication etc so probably spend 50% time there,have multiple entry visa so can come and go as I please. Obviously we've been stuck in our own countries since. My visa runs out in feb next year. Maybe,and we don't know,after vaccinations rolled out,we may be able to travel on normal flights without quarantine. Is there any type of amnesty with retirement visas when we've not been ablt to return? Thanks.

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The original poster, holding a retirement visa and currently in the UK due to medical needs, inquired about any possible amnesty related to their visa expiration amid travel restrictions. Commenters clarified that there is no amnesty for retirement visas; when the visa expires, one must apply for a new one in their home country. Other suggestions included applying for a certificate of entry to return if the retirement visa is still valid. Overall, the consensus is that upon expiration, new application procedures must be followed without any leniency offered for the current situation.

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Ralph *********

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Thanks for all the replies. I'll wait until we can go back and then go back to the agent and just start again.

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Ray *****

So many incorrect statements here, if you have a valid retirement visa and re entry permit the you can apply for the COE And once you have that you can go to Thailand

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Steve *******

Just apply for a new Non Imm OA at the RTE London.

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David ********

This is interesting the information the others have given you seems different from what I was aware of.

I also have a retirement visa and am applying for a certificate of entry today. Just having a property there should qualify you for entry if you message me with your email address I'll send you the link.

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Bobby ********

. His question was if there was an amnesty for the retirement visa. There isn't. It's simple

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Ray *****

if you have a valid retirement visa you can return to Thailand, you must apply for the COE

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Bobby ********

. He knows that already. You need to read the original post. He asked if there was an amnesty for the retirement visa. There isn't.

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Ray *****

amnesty for what? I thought he wanted to return.

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Bobby ********

. You obviously didn't read his question. Here it is for your benefit

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Peter *********

You will ha e to come in on a tourist visa then reapply

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Tony ********

Wonder really what they check !do we fake smile or something !

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Tony ********

I'm going to do marriage we are married 15 yrs so can't see why they would have a problem it's ridiculous really

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Tony ********

Sorry how much do they require ?

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Peter *********

400,000 if married visa but retirement visa easier to do and requires 800,000in bank

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Tony ********

@Peter ********

thanks so there's no change

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@Peter ********

. Retirement visa is available from home country.

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Peter *********

easier to do Thailand then not need insurance

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Bobby ********

@Peter ********

. All visas need insurance now.

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Peter *********

not if you have non O issued in Thailand's immigration, just done mine last week not asked for any proof of insurance

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Tony ********

@Peter ********

was it difficult to obtain if already in Thailand like I am

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Peter *********

easy peasy mate fill in tm 7 form and get letter of your bank for immigration showing funds, plus passport and 2 photos. Cost 2000 baht and letter off bank 200 baht.

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Tony ********

@Peter ********

thanks that's interesting and how much did they want to see in the bank .I'm married to a Thai

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Peter *********

yes

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Darren *******

@Peter ********

you need insurance to enter Thailand

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Peter *********

correct but if already stay Thailand and extend your yearly visa not need

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Bobby ********

@Peter ********

. But he will still need insurance to get into the country.

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Peter *********

yes

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Darren *******

@Peter ********

yep agreed

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Jane ***********

No, there's no amnesty on existing visas

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Bobby ********

When your visa expires, you simply apply for a new one in your home country

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