I am starting "the process" to live full-time in Thailand.
I plan to:
1. arrive in Thailand from the US in June,
2. stay two months with a friend near Udon Thani,
3. Go back to US for August to finish up with getting a house caretaker.
4.In September, Return to Thailand for a long time.
Question?......
For step 1 should I still arrive in a US Pasport and apply for an LTRVisa while Im there?๐
OR Apply now for ?something? on their website before step 1?๐
I don't have the 800k yet, but pull over 100k baht/mo pension. They should let me open an account right? Ill have the 800k easily in less than a year.
I appreciate any information on this. Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is planning to move to Thailand and is seeking guidance on the visa application process. They can apply for an LTR Visa upon arrival in Thailand or consider alternative options. Requirements for a retirement visa include proof of income and bank deposits, which may affect their ability to open a bank account. Commenters highlight income requirements and suggest the retirement visa might be feasible if the poster meets certain criteria.
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Based on my personal experience I would NOT use an agent.
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Tom ********
Why Udon Thani and have you met this 'Friend' in person before, there are many visa options, if you are over 50 then a retirement visa would probably be the easy way if you meet the requirements. opening bank accounts is no longer easy so maybe use the services of an agent.
If you have 800k.baht in bank, then I think you only need $1900usd/mo. I have also heard if you have more monthly, they might let you slide on having the whole 800k.baht in bank. Maybe just 400k with 3k monthly? I don't know. I hope someone can sort us out and confirm or not.