Should I apply for a retirement visa from Ireland or wait until I arrive in Thailand?

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Aug 17, 2023

a year ago

Barbara ******

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Hi guys, I want to get a retirement visa.  I am currently in Ireland ,so it would  be UK embassy in London, if I apply from here.  I have return flight to Thailand for 60 days (changeable) on 15 October.  Would it be better to apply for visa from here or come to Thailand and apply in Chiang Mai?  Is there a medical Insurance requirement? -  I was going to get holiday insurance for a few months and then look for something long term.  I have funds. Grateful for any advice

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The user is seeking advice on whether to apply for a retirement visa (NON-O) from the UK embassy in London while in Ireland or to wait until arriving in Thailand (Chiang Mai) for the application. They inquire about medical insurance requirements and mention they have sufficient funds. Comments suggest that applying from London is feasible, detailing the need for pension proof or £10k savings, as well as an initial insurance that fulfills basic requirements. There's also advice on what to expect regarding bank funds for a long-term stay.

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Noel **********

You’re in Ireland. Then you talk about a uk embassy in England? What?!

a year ago

Graham ******

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London does the Visa service for Ireland

a year ago

Noel **********

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ah ok so you meant the Thai Embassy in London.

a year ago

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Henrik *****

Read all about it:

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Then apply at

thaievisa.go.th

a year ago

David *******

You can get a Non O ‘for Retirement’ from London fairly easily - all online now. You’ll need to be getting a pension or have £10k in your home bank account for 3 months. You will need insurance but travel insurance will do as long as it meets the minimum requirements. It only has to cover you for 3 months as the visa gives you that long on entry.

You will need 800k baht in a Thai bank account to get your annual extension of stay in Thailand at the end of the 3 months. You won’t need insurance for this. Some offices insist on that being there for 2 months beforehand but others don’t.

a year ago

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Is it better to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand or from the UK, and how should I manage my funds?

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