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What are the best options for obtaining a retirement visa and extending my stay in Thailand?
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Jun 4, 2024
2 years ago
Jeff ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello just wondering if anyone knows a good visa agent in Hua hin for a retirement visa me and my wife are from Australia and are over 50 looking into coming in to Thailand on a 30 day visa then extending for another 30 days will this be enough time thanks@
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An Australian couple seeking advice on retirement visas in Thailand has been given multiple suggestions. Users recommend finding a local visa agent in Hua Hin, such as Praew Praewpan, who is noted for her helpfulness. They also suggest applying for a 60-day eVisa or a Non-O 'retirement' visa before arrival for easier processing. Some users clarify that under the current rules, the visa exemption only allows for a 30-day stay unless a visa is obtained beforehand. Overall, many advise against using an agent due to the simplicity of the self-application process.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Henrik *****
When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.
It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.
No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.
It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.
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If visiting the nearest Thai Embassy website, you may find informations, that make it much easier to apply online.
Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).
Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
You should not use a agent, it is a waste of money, and it will cost you every year forward.
You have to prepare all the papers yourself anyway, so paying someone else to hand them over to Immigration is stupid.
It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.
No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.
It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.
thaievisa.go.th
If visiting the nearest Thai Embassy website, you may find informations, that make it much easier to apply online.
Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).
Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
You should not use a agent, it is a waste of money, and it will cost you every year forward.
You have to prepare all the papers yourself anyway, so paying someone else to hand them over to Immigration is stupid.
Steve *******
Just get the Non Imm O 'retirement' visa before you arrive. So much easier
Terry **********
You can get a sixty day visa now
Nongnuch ********
@Terry *********
and it will not be a "60 days visa". It won't be a "visa" at all. It will be a stamp allowing you a 60-days stay permit. A stay permit is not a visa, and it is not a "visa-on-arrival" it is just an "admitted until" stampGraham ******
If you mean Visa Exempt no you cannot, it is still 30 days
Terry **********
@Graham *****
read the latest news they are giving 60days on arrival to ThailandHenrik *****
@Terry *********
No, visa excempt is 30 days.The rumoured 60 day, has not been through Parlament yet.
With this announcement from Thailand's Government Information Department, it appears that the rumored visa rule changes will not take effect until 1 month from now.
thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/48/iid/
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@Terry *********
no, they are not giving 60 days visa exempt, yet. Don't you read the news?Graham ******
@Terry *********
not yet they are notReply to
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Simon ******
Yes it worked for me.
Aaron *******
Obtain a 60 day eVisa. There is also a 90 Day eVisa available for people over 50. Check your relevant Thai Embassy site.
Graham ******
@Aaron ******
good advice and also check if a trailing spouse Visa is possibleReply to
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Jay ****
Praew Praewpan is AWESOME. Kind, attentive, thorough.
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