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What are the expected costs for hiring an agent to arrange a retirement visa in Thailand?
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Nov 11, 2023
2 years ago
Sonja *******
ORIGINAL POSTERIf we want to arrange a retirement visa with an agent who will take care of the 800k, what would be the expected costs for this service? Anyone have a good recommendation?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The cost of hiring an agent for a retirement visa in Thailand varies based on whether you can prove the required 800,000 THB. If you have the funds, it typically costs around 12,000 to 15,000 THB, while costs can rise to 25,000 to 30,000 THB or more if you need financial assistance from an agent. Recommendations for agents in Pattaya include companies like 'Lucky', which is noted for its low fees and experience. Users suggest being cautious of illegal arrangements and ensuring that the financial proof is legitimate.
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.
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Eric *******
If you have the 800k, it's 15k through an agent including the visa, if you don't have the 800k, it's 25k through an agent including the visa.
Don't allow yourself to pay more than that in any circumstances.
Don't allow yourself to pay more than that in any circumstances.
Daryl ******
@Eric ******
Hi, do you have a recomendation for an agent?Reply to
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Damo ***********
Maybe a good idea not to use your real name on Facebook if you are trying to arrange a dodgey Visa.. IO often troll through Facebook groups such as this... you could find out that they might just be 'waiting' for you 🤦
Sonja *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Damo **********
Using that is not a good idea anyway, but thanks for the heads-up. I think many are not aware of this.Reply to
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Andy ********
Why oh why dont people read the question before giving wrong answers 🤦♂️
Edna *******
@Andy *******
? Why even ask?Reply to
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Tom *******
My pal uses an agent for his yearly retirement EoS and has done for 5-6 years. it costs 12,000 THB per year and an extra 1,000 THB if you want them to do your 90-day reports as well.
Nongnuch ********
@Tom ******
READ the question: cannot do the financial proof on your own,Tom *******
@Nongnuch *******
READ the answer: I never said he does the financial proof on his own.Nongnuch ********
@Tom ******
12,000 THB for the service when you use your own money. But it is 30,000 THB and more, when you don't have your own money. It helps to be capable of readingTom *******
@Nongnuch *******
my my, we are sarky and salty, aren’t we? Well hate to burst your bubble but my mate hasn’t got a pot to piss in so doesn’t have the required 800K each year. Yet this is what he pays. Over to you keyboard warrior.Nongnuch ********
@Tom ******
then tell your mate "good luck" because now he is inside the "illegal agent caroussell" and can't leave it any moreTom *******
@Nongnuch *******
he’s been in thailand 37 years. He knows all the risks. His choice.Christopher ***********
@Nongnuch *******
Not true at all.Nongnuch ********
@Christopher **********
he might pay *****
.- for the repeat, but not for the first time. And it is very difficult to leave the "agent caroussell" . . . . You but never hear from those who got arrested and deported, though, because they are too ashamed to tell their storyChristopher ***********
@Nongnuch *******
Agreed. I paid 20,000 for conversion from visa exempt entry to Non-O (Retirement), 12 months extension and opening a Bangkok Bank savings account. My agent transported me to and from the Bangkok Bank branch. I was told all agents charged 13,000 for extensions. Next year I applied for extension by myself at my immigration office.Reply to
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Bill **********
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Patrick ********
If you have a thai bank account easy do it yourself if not about
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approxMartin *****
@Patrick *******
. All depending if its your first time aplying for a visa or extension for the visaReply to
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Martin *****
Around 13.000 baht in pattaya
Nongnuch ********
@Martin ****
you are dreaming, That's the service fee if you have your own financial proof. if ou haven't , it will be 30,000 and upMartin *****
@Nongnuch *******
. Yeah whatever. Its all depending whome you knowNongnuch ********
@Martin ****
you don't get a 1-year Extension of Stay based on retirement without any of your own money, for under 25,000 THB . . it rather is 30,000 and up including a multi entry permitReply to
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Tim *********
@Martin ****
yep 12,500 for the 12 month extension, plus 1,000 for a single re-entry. Includes managing the evidence of bank balance 800kPeter *********
Martin *****
@Peter ********
. I can do first one for 25.000 bahtPeter *********
Martin *****
@Peter ********
. I knowPeter *********
Stupid now
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Christopher ***********
@Peter ********
Correct! 13,000 is the norm for extensions.Reply to
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Christopher ***********
Lucky has the lowest fees and is also the most experienced Visa Agent in Pattaya. Doesn’t matter where you are, can be done through the post.
Anke *******************
If you have the
If you don't have the funds there's people that do that would be willing to help you. 🍀🤗💚
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0 Baht yourself you need to have it in your Thai bank account for a day and get an official statement from your bank.If you don't have the funds there's people that do that would be willing to help you. 🍀🤗💚
George *********
@Anke ******************
Incorrect answer...more than 1 day.Anke *******************
@George ********
no need to get mad. You are right those are the rules. There's always room for compromise in this beautiful country 🤗💛✨Reply to
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Tony *********
@Anke ******************
it has to be in your bank for 2 months the first time you apply and on the annual renewal for 3 months.Philip ***********
@Tony ********
the day you apply for non o it has to be in 1 day but stay for at least 2 monthsKim *********
@Philip **********
wrong it has to be there 2 months before applying - why do you answer when you don't know??Philip ***********
@Kim ********
it has to be in your account the day you apply for non oKim *********
@Philip **********
no wrong againPhilip ***********
@Kim ********
I don't know where you did it or where you have the information I'm 100 % sure that the money has to be in your account the day you change tourist visa or exemption into non o Then it has to stay untill you apply for the 1 year extension, 2-3 months laterNongnuch ********
@Philip **********
when you do the "change of visa type", the money has just to be in the account, for the 90-days Non-Imm-O visa. Yet after 60 days, when you apply for the "1-year extension of stay", the money has to be seasonded in the account for 2 months. And after you have been issued the Extension, the 800,000 have to remain in the account for 3 more months . . and never go under 400,000 for the remainder of the yearPhilip ***********
@Nongnuch *******
that's rightKim *********
@Philip **********
ahh ok sorry - I was talking about non o based on marriage or retirementPhilip ***********
@Kim ********
the same First you apply for non o, ( 3 months ) after 2-3 months you can extend that for 1 year 400.000 for marriage or 800.000 retirement In that period that money has to stay After 3 months, in case of retirement, you can go to 400.000 and if you want to extend after one year again, the 800.000 has to be in the account for 2 or 3 months that im not sure, before the day you want to extendKim *********
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Nongnuch ********
around 30,000.- THB for the visa and the follow-up extension with a multi entry permit
Sonja *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nongnuch *******
which agent do you use?Andreas *********
@Sonja ******
I don't use an agent, I got the 800,000.- THB and do everything by myself. Many agents will offer their service for you, depending where in Thailand you are.Sonja *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andreas ********
ok thanksReply to
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