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What are the best options for obtaining a retirement or spouse visa in Thailand for someone living in Australia?

Retirement Visa Spouse Visa Non-O Visa Visa Application Process Thai Immigration Living in Thailand

Craig ********

asked Jan 22, 2025

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Hi All

Currently leave in Australia with Thai partner and our young Son

Who both have Thai passports.

Look at retirement very soon in Buriram Thailand.

What is the best way about to get a visa retirement or spouse visa?

Is it best to apply at the Thai embassy in Australia or Thailand,

Suggest an agent or not.

I would appreciate your valued comments please to assist .

Answer summary

An expat currently residing in Australia, with a Thai partner and child, seeks advice on obtaining a retirement or spouse visa for Thailand, particularly in Buriram. Comments suggest applying for a Non-O visa for initial entry, then transitioning to a retirement visa in Thailand. There are discussions regarding the necessity of using an agent, with some commenters advising against it due to high fees, while others report success without an agent. Key financial requirements such as having 400,000 baht or 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for different visa types are also highlighted.

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Jack **********

No agent

2 years ago

David **********

A agent is a waste of money

2 years ago

Craig ********

I thank you all for your valued input , I have a few options to review in moving forward, looking forward to retirement in the kingdom

2 years ago

Colin *********

All visa for Thailand are now on line ,and have to be right with clear photos

2 years ago

Colin *********

@David *********

you can do it yourself but is hard the first time and always little

changes each time

2 years ago

David **********

@Colin ********

no it isn't if you ask immigration

2 years ago

David **********

The thai spouse doesn't need visa

2 years ago

Colin *********

@David *********

yes it does marriage visa 400,000 buats in thai bank 3months to be save before you apply will come to house to check this is after the paperwork is done

2 years ago

David **********

@Colin ********

thai wife doesn't need visa he does and yes

*****

0 baht correct but she doesn't need visa she is thai

2 years ago

Colin *********

@David *********

opps sorry

2 years ago

David **********

At immigration I am going through the process now it's very easy immigration is very helpful

2 years ago

David **********

Get a non o visa for 3 months get to thailand and get a retirement visa for 12 months

2 years ago

David *********

a agent will charge about 35,000 baht and they do everything for you that's what i paid im sure there are cheaper if a marriage visa get it done in Buriram you have to show 400,000baht in a Thai bank account there is no Spouses visa retirement visa you have to have 800,000 baht in Account for 2 months to be granted visa i applied in Thailand no problem a agent will open a bank account for you but you must apply in the province you are going to live in

2 years ago

Anna *********

I'm not sure which is best That will depend on your situation but I suggest you look at all the Visa types and see which one suits you best. Some must be applied for in your own country, some in Thailand and some anywhere but Thailand and it would be silly to decide the best one needs to be applied for in Aus when you've already left. 😀

2 years ago