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What are some reliable agents in Thailand for obtaining a retirement visa?
Hi,any reliable agents with contact details for issuance of retirement visa,any help will be greatly appreciated
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The post requests recommendations for reliable agents to assist with obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand. Several comments provide potential contacts and suggest that applying for the visa can be done independently or through agents. Specific agents mentioned include Anna on Soi 94, Maneerat Visa Service in Pattaya, and the Thai Visa Center, among others. The conversation also discusses the requirements for the retirement visa, including necessary bank deposits and income verification.
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Peter ********
Where are you.
Andy **********
Where are you in Thailand?? Or where will you be??
Paras ********
OPnot sure,but to start with my plan,initially I’ll be in Bangkok,do you know some good reliable agents in Bangkok 😊
Paras ********
OPSo you suggest Pattaya or Hua hin as good options to apply for retirement visa through an agent
Paras ********
OPThanks Eric,please do update,good day
Eric ******
@Paras *******
I have the same question you do. Been watching lots of vids on You Tube and it seems Pattaya is easier and apparently much cheaper than Bangkok. Some people on there mentioned Nan and Maneerat that others mentioned above. I might try the Thai Visa Center mentioned above also. I’m headed that way in early July. I’ll save this post to see if you found a solution, but if I do first, I’ll message you. Good luck. Are you going to get the exemption on arrival or do the Tourist Visa first then get the retirement visa after arriving. I wish there agents here in the US that could do it before I get there. Anyone know someone?
Andy **********
@Paras *******
sorry I can't recommend any in Bangkok, but if you decide to go to Pattaya, there are lots that can assist you there with your visa requirements, or obtaining Thai car and motorcycle driver's licenses, or opening a Thai bank account.
Zabrina ******
I know someone who can help you
Greg *********
Nan services on Facebook
Keith ********
Maneerat is excellent, highly recommended.
Kenny ******************
Maneerat Visa Service in Pattaya, soi
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(sometimes called- soi Post Office
Syed ************
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Everett ******
I know a good one on Koh Samui
Lisa ***************************
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John **********
A retirement visa is easy to do yourself, best to avoid agents if you can
Kenny ******************
@John *********
But most retirees don't have 800k to deposit into the bank. And they can't wire transfer to a Thai bank account until they have their own account. So, it's a catch 22 situation. Also, if applying bassed on monthly income, it takes 12 consecutive months of direct deposit via international wire transfer into your Thai bank account to submit to immigration when applying yourself. Again, catch 22. How do you wait 12 months, where do you wait? Immigration actually prefers you go through an agent or visa service office because there's more money being paid out on top of the 1900 Baht for the 12 month extension based on retirement. That 1900 Baht doesn't go into any tea money fund. Instead, it's recorded into the department revenue ledger. The 14-28k Baht you pay to an agent or agency, enables all players in the scheme to get some commision- bankers, agents, and immigration district office staff. The policies in place are set up to make it much more convenient to go through an agent or agency.
Brandon ************
@Kenny *****************
if they don't have 800,000 they're not in a position to retire overseas. In 99% of countries you get your visa before you travel. If you do it the way you're supposed to it's not a catch 22. Get the retirement visa from the Thai embassy in your home country before you travel. Then you can much more easily open a bank account because you're not a tourist and you don't have to try and convert your visa which isn't even possible in most countries.
Also you misunderstand how the monthly transfers works. You CANNOT use monthly transfers for the initial visa or the first 1-year extension. Even if you have proof of the transfers it will be refused because you cannot use it for these. You get your first extension based on money in the bank then you can start transfers for your 2nd extension.
Kenny ******************
I used to have a retirement visa back in 2016-17, and at that time, they were still accepting the affidavits from the U.S. Embassy. By 2019, policy changed and I had to show 12 consecutive months of my pension going into my Thai bank account. I didn't want this, so I didn't renew it. I have 5k per/mo pension, plus savings. I feel that I don't need 800k (I have 400k) in the bank, and have medical insurance. Yes, you are right, the easiest way is to apply in the U.S.A. All that is required to show imcome is a recent bank statement from your U.S. bank. As of now, Thai immigration here in Jomtien, Chonburi accepts Thai bank statements if applying based on monthly income. I've had my bank account with Kasikorn since 2010 as a result of previous employment/direct deposit payment of salary, But I prefer to use an agency here and keep my pensions going to my U.S. bank accounts. I'm never in the U.S.A. long enough to get the FBI clearance, medical, etc. to apply to a consulate like in Chacago. The FATCA- Foreign Assets and Tax Control Act of 2012 make it difficult for Americans to open foreign accounts..
Will ************
Do you have
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0 in your Thai bank account. If not then *****
up.Peter ********
@Will ***********
I think I’m getting old and don’t tolerate nonsense anymore. That’s BS
Christopher *************
The Thai visa centre
John **********
A city would help
Jim ********
Retirement visas are issued by immigration offices for 2000 baht. If you want to pay
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baht there's lots of agents who will "help" you! 😂
Colin *******
Anna on Soi 94, is pretty good.
Paras ********
OPHi,can I please have Anna’s contact to discuss few details,thanks
Colin *******
@Paras *******
250, 111 Soi 94, Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan *****
. 065 663 5211.Tell her I sent you, she will look after you.
Paras ********
OPSure Jim,I’ll be careful,thanks 😊
Jim ********
@Paras *******
Be aware when using an agent they have to set up a bank account in your name and they deposit the 800k for a few days. Under new tax laws you could be paying tax on this unless you can show where it came fromParas ********
OPThank you so much Sir,have a nice evening 😊
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