What are the differences between consular and in-country rules for Non-O (retirement) visa applications in Thailand?

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Jan 5, 2022

3 years ago

Jorge **********

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Is there any difference between consular and in-country rules for Non-O (retirement) visa applications? If yes, which are each pros and cons?

Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There are differences between consular and in-country rules for Non-O visa applications, primarily in the requirements set by each Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate. For example, some embassies may not issue an income affidavit, allowing alternative methods like demonstrating 800K baht in a Thai bank account for those applying within the country. Both methods allow for a 90-day stay, with options for extension, but it's essential to check the specific requirements of the consulate or embassy.

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Tod *********

The main difference is

IF you're thinking you're going to use monthly income method and your embassy here doesn't issue the income affidavit notary letter you won't get a 90 day Non-O issued without transferring in to a thai bank account in your name only the 65K baht a month minimum for the 12 previous months before you apply 😕 The only way to get the in country 90 day Non-O if your country's consulate doesn't issue the income affidavit here is to use the 800K baht banked money method.

3 years ago

Robert *******

At the Embassy you apply for a visa to enter Thailand, or you apply for a conversion of your tourist visa into the Non Immigrant O visa at your local Immigration Office. Both will give you 90 days of stay inside Thailand.

IF you like to stay longer you can apply for the 1 year Extenion of Stay at your local Immigration Office during the last 30 days of the 90 day period.

3 years ago

John **********

Think you also need police clearance if you apply abroad

3 years ago

Tod *********

@John *********

you only need a police clearance if you're applying for an O-A or an O-X visa a standard Non-O does not require it (at least at most consulates)

3 years ago

John **********

I'm a long way from Scotland my friend

3 years ago

Rob **********

@John *********

just proves you don’t need a long neck to be a goose, enjoy the warm weather of Scotland 😂😂😂

3 years ago

John **********

If I live to be over 200 I'll be a happy man...

3 years ago

Rob **********

@John *********

over 200 years ago mate, probably the last time you had a shower as well I would imagine, as you are allergic to soap, and sun.

3 years ago

Bobby ********

John Stanners. That's no big deal. I think in the US it seems to be a problem. I know in Australia it's very easy (unless of course, you're a crim! 😆)

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Ellie *******

Basically same. But requirements vary for each Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate. You need to check the requirement of the consulate where you would apply for your visa, then compare requirements.

Here is the list of the general requirements for Non-O based on being over 50 inside Thailand.

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3 years ago

Jorge **********

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@Ellie ******

When they talk about "monthly pension" of at least 65.000 THB, they mean only pensions? I, as a pre-retired, have not yet a pension, but still a salary...

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Jorge *********

that depends on the consulate you are applying for.

3 years ago

Jorge **********

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@Ellie ******

yes, thanks, and i know the answer from "my" consulate already. What i was asking was about the immigration services. Also depends?

3 years ago

Ellie *******

Jorge Faustino if you are using embassy letter, it depends on your embassy/consulate in Thailand.

If you use transfer method, it doesn’t say “pension” it’s “foreign transfer”.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

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