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Should I apply for my retirement visa in the USA or in Thailand?

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Mar 16, 2025

a month ago

Dario *********

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Hello to all the people in the group. I am retiring this year and I would like to know. To process my retirement visa in thailand which is the most recommendable to apply in usa or go to thailand and apply there? Thank you very much

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Hola a todas las personas del grupo. Este año me voy a retirar y me gustaría saber.  Para tramitar mi visa de retirado en tailandia que es lo más recomendable aplicar en estados unidos o ir a tailandia y aplicar allá? Muchas gracias

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A retiring individual inquired whether it's better to apply for a retirement visa in the USA or upon arrival in Thailand. The community strongly recommended applying before arriving in Thailand to avoid complications, particularly regarding the requirement to deposit funds into a Thai bank account. Comments highlighted that obtaining the visa in advance simplifies the process significantly.

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Do before you arrive to Thailand. More details on my blog of how I did it from Abu Dhabi here

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a month ago

Paul *******

Best to get your retirement visa before you arrive. If you arrive without a long term visa, it will be almost impossible to open a Thai bank account to deposit your 800,000 thb which is a requirement to obtin the visa in counrty.

a month ago

Graham ******

Get your retirement visa before you travel as you need one to open a Thai bank account

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