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What are the best visa agencies in Bangkok for obtaining a retirement visa?

Aug 8, 2023
3 years ago
Larry *****
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Hello everyone, I am going to Thailand in October to get a retirement visa. Do you guys have any good visa agency in bangkok that I can engage to do my visa? Thank you!
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The discussion revolves around finding a good visa agency in Bangkok for obtaining a retirement visa. Several users recommend agencies such as Manan Agency and Thai Visa Centre, emphasizing the need to be cautious of fraudulent practices and to keep agency fees reasonable. Some commenters suggest that applying for the visa independently is straightforward if all the documents are in order. The conversation also touches on nuances based on nationality and specific requirements depending on different Thai cities.
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Graham ******
Check the requirements on Thai Embassy/Consulate website serving where you're applying from as you have plenty of time to get one before you arrive and you touch the ground running.
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Larry *****
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ok Tks Graham
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Steve **********
Depends on where in Thailand Bkk, Pattaya, Chiangmai all different
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Larry *****
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@Steve *********
I will be in bangkok
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Larry *****
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Thank you Steve for your advice
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sorry Larry, don't know if different requirements for China, suggest you ask someone from there once here or on net.

I think easier for Chinese
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Jacqui *********
How much does the TVA charge for arranging a Thai retirement visa? I have the £800,000 bahrt but not in a Thai account but a UK account
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Nick ****************
Do not pay any agency more than 5000 baht. If you have the 800,000 baht you can do easily. If not the agent will get you a visa fraudulently. If big joke gets you it’s you that will pay the fine and go to prison not them.
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pay an agent 5000 baht for a retirement extension then it is almost certainly going to give you problems even if you get your passport back.
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😂😂😂😂😂
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Larry *****
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thank you Nick
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Steve **********
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go to immigration after net gives you document requirement
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Paul ********
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The visa is NOT fraudulent if issued by Thai immigration dude 🕶
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Bill *********
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he didn't say the visa is fraudulent he said the method is.
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@Bill ********
fortunately, it’s the visa that matters
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Евгений **********
I got my retirement visa via agency and can recommend you my agency that good price and reputation.
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Todd *********
This page run by Thai Visa Centre - visa agent. They are very easy to deal with.
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Larry *****
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Erin ***************
Get visa before leaving home
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Mellicent ***********
MANAN AGENCY
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Steve ********
Be careful using an agent for retirement visa. Big Joke is about to have a closer look
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is it easy to do it by myself?
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Well I've never had any problems with it. I think it's quite easy once you've got your documents in order
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Andrew ***********
Thailand is a big place, exactly where are you going, would help people give you a recommendation
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it doesn’t matter, TVC can service anywhere in the country.
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Larry *****
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@Todd ********
thanks Andrew and Todd.
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@Todd ********
understand that but there are other options, other than TVC, so location always helps.
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@Andrew **********
for sure. Always local options also
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Andy *******
The group is run by an agent. Go to its homepage.
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thank you
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Ken ***********
Nationality bro?
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你来了泰国后过来找我吧。我可以服务你
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