Hello dear visa experts. I’m over 50, own a condo in bkk and plan to stay for 5 months (dec-april) but I don’t want to have 800K B on my bank account in Thailand. I plan to get the Non-O retirement visa in my country (Switzerland). As I understand it is only for 90 days and it is not extendable. After 90 days I have to leave the country and come back on visa exemption (30 days) and then try to extend that for another 30 days. I know, I could try to get the Non-O-A retirement visa in Switzerland but this type of visa needs a lot of documents and you also have to get an extra insurance (I already have an insurance with worldwide coverage). The Non-O (without A) is more easy. Is there any smarter way to stay for 5 months without to much hustle?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, over 50 and owning a condo in Bangkok, seeks advice on how to stay in Thailand for 5 months without needing to maintain 800,000 THB in a bank account. They are considering applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Switzerland, which lasts 90 days and isn't extendable. Suggestions from the community include applying for a single-entry Non-O visa which, after 90 days, could be followed by a visa exemption entry or a tourist visa to extend their stay. Other options discussed are the METV for 60 days with extensions and potential border runs. Ultimately, users agree that navigating Thailand’s visa regulations can be complex, but no significantly easier alternatives exist.
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.
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