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What advice can Australians in Thailand offer regarding the Retirement Visa?

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Feb 15, 2024

a year ago

Sue ***********

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Any Australians living in Thailand, that can give me some advice, on Retirement Visa.  

Much appreciated.

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Australians living in Thailand suggest applying for the OX visa through the Sydney consulate for a five-year entry stamp without needing to transfer funds into Thailand. They recommend obtaining any visa before arrival, such as the Non-O visa, which can be applied for online. Some expats mention using agents to facilitate the transition to a retirement visa.

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Kidding, just pissed. Hope you get good advice so i can follow

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Simon ******

I came to Thailand on a 30 day visa went straight to a good agent and they got everything sorted and all paperwork done. Now on retirement visa

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Rod *****

Looking to do the same, who did you use?

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Simon ******

sorry Rod it was two years ago I forget the name. But I can explain the location in Nimman area if you’re still looking?

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Martin *********

i just did the same 2 weeks ago

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Roberto *********

Just as easy to do it yourself. Five years with no need to transfer money.

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Phil ******

@Roberto ********

share you method please 😊

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Roberto *********

OX visa. 5 years. $600 Australian. From Sydney Consulate

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Phil ******

@Roberto ********

thank you. How do you get around proof of monthly salary aud $5k pm?

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Roberto *********

I use the 150k in the bank method (although in my case it's in my Superannuation Scheme)

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@Roberto ********

ok.

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@Roberto ********

she’s just asking for any advice on which way to go you and I have offered our thoughts

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Roberto *********

Yeah, pay thousands of baht to an agent when it's a simple procedure in her own country and gets a five year stamp

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Peggy ************

Definitely get a visa before you get here!

Even if it’s just the initial Non O (90 days) which can now be done online!

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Roberto *********

It's a no-brainer. Apply for the OX visa though the SYDNEY consulate. Get a five year entry stamp, and don't have to transfer any money into Thailand

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Sam ******

@Roberto ********

I agree with you Roberto. I am working on it right now but have got a challenge to get a health insurance while in Canada. I tried to contact the listed companies on the consulate website but didn’t work well. Any good advice? Very much appreciated

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Roberto *********

Contact this guy for advice

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Sam ******

@Roberto ********

Thanks Roberto. 🙏🙏🙏

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