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What are the financial requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand with a monthly income of $600?
Thai Retirement VisaNon-O-A VisaVisa RequirementsFinancial EligibilityExpat Living in ThailandThai ConsulatesIncome Requirements for VisaRetirement Visa Application Process
Jul 24, 2018
8 years ago
Jody ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m considering getting a retirement visa. What I need to know, is, if my income is only 600usd month, how much do I need to have in my savings account to be eligible?
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To qualify for a retirement visa in Thailand, you typically need to demonstrate a financial capability. For a monthly income of $600, it's generally required to have savings of at least ฿600,000 (approximately $20,000). Additionally, it's important to note that there are multiple types of retirement visas and specific application procedures that vary depending on the consulate location.
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- 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.
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- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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David ************
While it's possible you may want to look at how you will live on $600 a month here. While cheaper than the US it is getting more and more expensive.
Jody ******
ORIGINAL POSTERY’all been very helpful thanks… I did do a lot of research but then started getting quite mixed up. Thanks for some clarification
Rob ********
@Steve ******
only if you’re not white and privileged and a card carrying member of the United Trump States of Gilead. Can’t speak for the UK but clearly I don’t know why any non Brit would wanna expatriate there anyway given the high cost of livingSteve *******
@Rob *******
I think you'll find the US or UK is far better for getting mixed up with immigration issuesRob ********
Thailand is the best place for getting mixed up with immigration issues. That’s why this group and tod are invaluable. We sold our house in Walnut Creek which was paid for so we have enough money to live in Thailand for about 165 years (ok I’m exaggerating a bit)
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Mike ********
About ฿600k or $20k
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@Tod ********
you are correct as always 😉 but I think she was trying to figure future a budget.Tod *********
she wouldn't need to bank a baht in a thai bank IF she applies for the Non-O-A visa in the US before she wings her way here ;) She'd only need that after the second year on that visa when she would apply for an extension of stay :)
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You also need to understand there are more than one type of thing that people talk about when referring to a 'retirement visa'.
Read this and decide what way you want to go
Read this and decide what way you want to go
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9/Jody ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you for your information I really appreciate it..
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ORIGINAL POSTERJust the retirement visa The one that you renew once a year
Mike ********
@Jody *****
if your son is here depending on his financial situation yo have another option, Dependent Visa, under your son.Jackie ******
@Jody *****
I use site a bunch. Very helpful and information is quite good. Do searches also. Very helpful and keeps tod and the boyz available for new questions that haven't been asked. then if still not sure, post your question here. I found all sorts of useful info searching first, then confirming after. Good luck. I am out of the US, never live there full time again. but, like i said, keeping my rent control apartment. great location, huge flat, great transport area (public). if i need to go to the US, I have a place. works out nicely for me.Jody ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jackie *****
actually I live in Santa Cruz. My son has been living in Thailand for the last 15 years and I have been considering moving for quite a number of years. Been there half a dozen times, I love this site because no one I know there gives me a straight answer..lolTod *********
@Jody *****
Remember when you apply in your country before you wing your way here you don't need to bank any money in a thai bank account you use the bank account in your country to hit the financial requirements.Also the Los Angeles consulate does accept applications by post.
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These are the requirements for the thai consulate in Los Angeles to issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa ******************************************************************
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@Jody *****
JR, you from SF? I live Haight Ashbury last 37 years. Now in Thailand but keep my rent control apartment. Never give that up, ever. Gold mineJody ******
ORIGINAL POSTEROh I’m glad I asked! I iMagine I have to apply in person
Tod *********
You can get the Non-O-A (Long Stay) visa only from the thai consulates in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York & Washington DC.
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You can't get a "retirement visa" (Non-O-A year long, multi-entry) from the thai consulate in San Fransisco
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Where do you apply and what kind or visa you want or is it an Extension of Stay?
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about 570K baht
Jody ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
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