We are coming in 2 weeks to Hua hin Thailand. We are renting a villa for a year starting out when we get there. We will be on a tourist visa with 30 days extension. We will be going to immigration to talk to them about getting the retirement visa or the Non immigrant O visa. Does anybody have any advice or think we should do something different?
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat moving to Hua Hin, Thailand, is seeking advice about obtaining a retirement visa or a Non-Immigrant O visa while initially entering the country on a tourist visa with a 30-day extension. The community responds with a consensus recommending that they apply for the Non-O visa in their home country before traveling. This simplifies the process of opening a bank account, necessary for the retirement visa, which requires a significant deposit. Various users emphasize the importance of thorough research and planning before departure, cautioning against the pitfalls of entering Thailand without the appropriate visa, as it complicates the banking and visa extension 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.