What are the best options for obtaining a retirement visa for Thailand while living in Los Angeles?

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I need the groups advice! I am living in Los Angeles, planning to Retire (Visa) to BKK by year-end. But from LA, I can’t even setup a Thai Bank account, or sign a one year lease until I’m in Thailand. With that said, does anybody have hacks by which I actually can make progress toward getting a Retirement Visa prior to the move? OR am I overthinking this, and will discover that it’s easy to set it all up from scratch within the 60 visa-free days I have upon arrival? OR finally, is it smarter with newly available visa choices, to apply online now for a one-time LTV, and use the 180 straight days it’ll allow me in BKK — to patiently satisfy the qualifications required for the Retirement Visa. Appreciate the consideration.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user seeking advice on obtaining a retirement visa for Thailand while still in Los Angeles is considering several options. Comments suggest various methods, including applying for a Non-O visa online through the Thai embassy, which allows for extensions once in Thailand. Suggestions also include using available funds in a US bank account to meet financial requirements and obtaining medical insurance prior to application. Various commenters emphasize the ease of setting up necessary documentation after arriving in Thailand, including opening a Thai bank account for the retirement visa requirements.

Frangipani ******* · Answer

I would say the best option would be to fly in on a 60 day free entry.

Then, get an agent (I can help you) to open a Thai Bank account and after that (including your deposit 💵 into said account), apply for a Retirement visa inside Thailand.🇹🇭

Nigel ********** · Answer

Get an agent- no worries or hassle- did mine on no time and drivers license too

Kenny ***** · Answer

i got my non o-a from the state and have been here since Sept 2023. here is what you need to do for Non OA visa.

the 800K Baht equivalent can be USD in your US bank account when applying - fund must be in account for i think at least 2 months before visa application - check the thai consulate web it should mentioned there.

the lease agreement for can be a proof of hotel booking.

you must buy medical insurance by approved provider - i bought from AXA the very basic plan for Non OA requirement - i believe its USD$200+ per year.

medical form signed by your doctor, criminal back ground check from CIA - you can do the life scan at some of the FedEx/UPS location - i got mine within the same day.

submit all the necessary to Thail consulate web, pay the fee and if approved the visa should be sent to you via email.

i bring all the doc with me when arriving BKK airport just in case the officer ask for it.

John ********** · Answer

It is easier to open a bank account in Thailand if you get the Non-O before you travel

Jan ****************** · Answer

and at the embassy/consulate at home you just use your income or funds at home to qualify. You open a bank account in Thailand and bank the required 800K baht within a month and apply for your first year extension of stay after two months.

Apply online for a Non O retirement visa here;

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Apply online for a Non O retirement visa here;

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Ken *********** · Answer

You can apply for a 90 day Non O visa based on being 50 or above online with the Los Angeles Thai Embassy and once you arrive, extend the Non O for 12 months at Thai Immigrations OR enter visa exempt and convert to a 90 day Non O at Thai immigrations and then extend that visa for one full year.   Both ways are not difficult and you can do either.

Brandon ************ · Answer

You don't need any of those things to apply for a visa from the Thai embassy.

What are the best options for obtaining a retirement visa for Thailand while living in Los Angeles?

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