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What are the approximate costs and processes for obtaining a retirement visa, opening a bank account, and getting a driver's license in Udon Thani, Thailand?

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Aug 26, 2025

a day ago

Paul ********

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Can you please be able to let me know the cost of an agent to do  a retirement visa and open a bank account and a phone number and car and motorcycle licence just around about costs l will be in undon thani thanks heaps

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TLDR : Answer Summary

This post inquires about the costs associated with obtaining a retirement visa, opening a bank account, and acquiring both car and motorcycle licenses in Udon Thani, Thailand. Community responses suggest that hiring an agent may cost between 45,000 to 50,000 baht for a retirement visa and related services. Recommendations include using local agents, such as the Thai Visa Centre, for ease of process, but some users suggest that applying for a Non-O visa from one's home country can save both time and money. Regarding driver's licenses, several commenters advocate for handling that process independently rather than through an agent.

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Wannikea *********

If you have the 800k then I'd just get a 1 year non Imm OA in my own country then come here, easily open a bank account since it's a long-term Visa, then move my money over here and finally let that visa expire and get a non-o and then extension.

a day ago

Nongnuch ********

@Wannikea ********

well this would need a little bit more explanation for all the newbies here 😂 It sounds easy for those who know, but sounds like a riddle for most newbies

a day ago

Wannikea *********

@Nongnuch *******

true enough, but my attention span and tolerance is limited to a 100 word reply 555

a day ago

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David *********

Contact thai visa centre

a day ago

Bob *********

Don't use an agent for the driver's license go and do it yourself is my recommendation. it's easy and not worth the hassle of an agent doing it for you in my opinion. what is the hassle you ask? well if you're going to be living here you may as well do it as legally as possible. as far as an agent it will depend on the time of day and the year and what the weather is like... as it varies. Best to ask the agent.

a day ago

Jesper *******

Some ppl have done all that without spending a dime but it's up to individuals.....be very careful when engaging agents.... someone got scammed and luckily got back her money after making police reports

a day ago

Ant ***********

If you can apply for a Non-O Visa in your home country via the Thai Embassy website when you are ready to come over

It will save you money & time

You can still use an agent to fulfill the 12 month extension but you will have an advantage with a Non-O from home

a day ago

Graham *****

@Ant **********

good advice 👌

13 hours ago

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Ant ***********

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a day ago

Eric **********

Retirement visa and bank account agency.. is obviously the group who runs this thread.

Thai visa centre..

Great job for me for the last two years.

a day ago

Steve *******

You could try this company in Udon. They seem to be a well respected company.

a day ago

Bob **********

45-50,000 for everything non-o,extension ,bank account and re entry permit have two friends just paid 46,000 baht each and been waiting 6 weeks it’s getting tough to use an agent

a day ago

THAI ******************************

@Bob *********

We would never accept a case that requires such a long timeframe. Please be cautious of agents who take on jobs they cannot finish, as this can result in their clients falling into overstay. If possible make sure to ask them for immigration receipts to ensure that their visa is actually in process.

With us, the entire process takes about one week. This covers everything, including opening a bank account on a tourist or exempt visa, Non-O visa, and yearly extension.

a day ago

Les ***********

@THAI *****************************

I have used Thai Visa Centre and found them to be excellent.

I highly recommend them.

18 hours ago

X *************

@THAI *****************************

I was told one month to start from scratch on retirement visa. Non O plus extension

19 hours ago

THAI ******************************

@X ************

We usually give a longer general timeframe to be on the safe side, but right now on average it takes about 1–2 weeks.

If you have upcoming travel plans or an urgent situation, we can prioritize your case as needed.

18 hours ago

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Bob **********

@THAI *****************************

so what’s you price and time frame ?Non-o,extension ,bank account and multi entry ???

20 hours ago

THAI ******************************

@Bob *********

The service you are asking about is broken down as follows:

▪ Opening a bank account

on exempt / tourist visa — ฿23,000

▪ First-time Non-O visa

while opening a bank account — ฿23,000

▪ Yearly retirement visa extension

— ฿14,000

▪ With Multiple Entry

— ฿4,000

Total: ฿64,000

It takes 1-2 weeks at the moment (2 days in bangkok), and you do not need to leave the country.

18 hours ago

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Connor **********

@THAI *****************************

could you please Dm a price for everything please .

a day ago

THAI ******************************

@Connor *********

18 hours ago

Jim ********

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