What are the best visa options for a German married to a Thai national looking to retire in Thailand?
Jul 16, 2023
a year ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
A German citizen married to a Thai woman, currently living in Singapore, seeks advice on the best visa for long-term retirement in Thailand. The discussion highlights several visa options including the Non-Immigrant O Visa and the OA Visa specifically for retirees. The Non-O Visa is popular as it requires lower financial proof if married to a Thai national (400,000 THB in the bank). Meanwhile, the OA Visa has stricter financial requirements (800,000 THB or proof of a monthly pension) but involves less paperwork. The Thai Elite visa and a long-term resident visa are also mentioned as options for those with higher financial means. Additionally, difficulties regarding opening a Thai bank account on a tourist visa are discussed.
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.