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What are the downsides of using a visa agent for a retirement visa process in Jomtien, Thailand?

May 5, 2025
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Woody *********
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I live in Bangkok and on Visa free entry. I want to start retirement visa process. I plan to use an agent.

Is there any downside to using an agent in Jometien?
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The user, living in Bangkok on a visa-free entry, inquires about the downsides of using a visa agent in Jomtien for their retirement visa application. Comments suggest that while using an agent might result in annual payments, Jomtien's agents are among the most affordable due to high demand. There is also a note that if the user plans to reside elsewhere in Thailand, it may be more beneficial to use an agent in that area.
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Brandon ************
Are you asking if there is any downside to using an agent, or are you asking if there is any downside to doing so in Jomtien?

If the first one, you will be "stuck" using an agent next year and paying again. If that isn't of any concern to you, then carry on.

For the 2nd one, if you were going to use an agent anywhere, then Jomtien is probably one of the cheapest places due to the volume of visas the agents there do. But if you plan to live somewhere else in Thailand then it might be better to do it there.
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