Ok.. so I arrive in Phuket in a couple of weeks( pre 1st May ).
I have accomodation for a couple of weeks and will source year long accomodation when I land.
Seeking a Non O retirement visa.
I take a TM30 with relevant docs and try to open a bank account c/w B800000.
This will take a week.
The 800k has to season for 2 months before I apply for the visa but I’m only left with 7 weeks on my visa exempt( NZer).
Do I apply for a 1 month extension or best to do a boarder run a week before my 60 days run out then I can apply for an extension if needed?
TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is preparing to arrive in Phuket and seeks guidance on whether to apply for a 1-month visa extension or do a border run before their visa exempt status expires. They highlight their plan to obtain a Non-O retirement visa, which requires certain documentation, including a bank account with 800,000 baht that must be seasoned for two months. Comments suggest that applying for the Non-O visa upon arrival may be easier and clarify that the seasoning of funds applies mainly for the year extension after the initial visa is obtained.
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