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Should my uncle extend his tourist visa before applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Mar 13, 2021

5 years ago

Jonas *******

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Hi, my uncle came into Thailand on a TV 1 month ago. We want to change it into a retirement visa. But to stay as long as possible would it be best to extend the tourist visa for 1 month so he get 90 days in total on TV and then go for RV? Or should we just go for RV immediately? 

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The user is seeking advice on whether to extend their uncle's tourist visa (TV) for an additional month to maximize his stay in Thailand before applying for a retirement visa (RV). Commenters suggest he must have the required funds for the retirement visa and advise on procedures, including going to the immigration office, the timeline for fund seasoning in a Thai bank, and potential alternatives for meeting financial requirements.

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John **********

As I understand it there's no need for money to be seasoned when applying for the initial non-o visa in country but it does have to be transferred in from overseas. The extension would be applied for before the initial 90 days expires and the money needs seasoned 2 months for the extension. So the initial transfer can cover both as long as he doesn't dip in to the 800k

5 years ago

Ellie *******

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5 years ago

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Ellie *******

At least he needs remaining days no less than 15days (or 21days at some immigration office such as CM) with his stamp to apply for a new Non-O based on retirement.

Depends on how to meet the financial requirements, he may use money in a Thailand bank (you may or may not need to show proof of that fund is transferred internationally) or an embassy letter/affidavit for funds in your home country.

5 years ago

James ********

He was stamped in for 60 days on arrival. He has a 30 day extension available to him.

Have him go to immigration office and pick up list of requirements to get the Non O visa for retirement.

Following it being received apply for one year extension of stay as retiree.

His 800,000 Thai baht needs to be in Thai bank account in his name two full months before he applies for the one year extension.

Which immigration office will he be using ?

5 years ago

Paul *******

Does he have the required seasoned funds? If so, go for the retirement visa.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

Does he need the fund seasoned for applying for a new Non-O retirement in-country?

5 years ago

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Ellie *******

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