What are the best visa options for Australian retirees planning to stay in Thailand?

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Hi folks , I always flown to Thailand from Sydney visa exempt but as I’ll retire there this time I thought I’d apply for 60 day tourist visa which can be extended a further 30 days in Thailand .So 90 days to revisit a few places and decide where is best for me .
My question is for Aussies who have applied for 60 day tourist visa in Australia.
How do I fill in arrival dates and departure dates on visa form if I’m going to apply for retirement visa in Thailand ?
Do I book flight toThai land and buy a cheap ticket to Cambodia showing departure date 30  or 60 days after arrival to satisfy visa application?

Thanks for any suggestions

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user, an Australian planning to retire in Thailand, inquired about the appropriate way to fill out a visa application, particularly regarding arrival and departure dates, while considering applying for a retirement visa. Responses suggested applying for different visa options, including the 60-day tourist visa and the multi-entry tourist visa, which would provide extended stay opportunities and easier transition to a retirement visa. Key points included the importance of having a bank account and necessary documentation for a retirement visa and highlighted that booking a flexible flight could assist in fulfilling visa requirements.

Paula ********* · Answer

I'm Australian, come in on the 90 day like you said you will do and just booked the cheapest flight out which at the time was to Singapore. Worked great. Before the 90 days was up, I opened a bank account, had a rental agreement residential certificate, and got the retirement visa. 👍

Graham ****** · Answer

Sounds like you don't have a Thai bank account yet which you will need to apply for a Non-O Visa in Thailand. Look into getting your Non-O before you travel to get 90 on arrival then get your bank account in time for your 12 month extension.

Bob ********** · Answer

Your airline will be the one who may ask

Kool ******* · Answer

To give yourself more time, and to do more research on where you want to retire at in Thailand, get the multi-entry tourist visa, the METV, this can give you almost 9 months in Thailand, with just two exits and re-entering before the 6 months the METV is valid for, getting 60 days with each entry, and the 30 day extensions.

Wayne ********* · Answer

When you apply via Sydney online pre-approval write flights and dates to suit the 60 days or less. They do not ask for proof of the flights

Paul ********* · Answer

I would suggest the ox visa

Stephen ******* · Answer

A month before the 90 day visa expires apply at Immigration for a 12 month extension of stay

Stephen ******* · Answer

Come in on a 30 exemption stamp. Apply immediately , the first day in Thailand , at Immigration for 90 day non O visa based on retirement.

What are the best visa options for Australian retirees planning to stay in Thailand?

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