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What are the recent document requirements and process duration for the retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Thailand Visa Process Visa Documents Long-Stay Visa Phuket Visa Office

Anastasia ************

asked Mar 16, 2023

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Hi. As scrolling through the internet is giving me puzzled answers, can anyone please share the recent list of documents, needed for the retirement visa? Was the process long if you apply by yourself? Will appreciate heads up.

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This post inquires about the recent document requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand and whether the application process is lengthy if done independently. Comments provide a link to a specific Phuket office for document lists, note that the process is generally quick if paperwork is in order, and mention that there are different types of retirement visas.

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Steve ********

There are actually four different types of "retirement" visa.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

The process is not long in itself , but depending on how many in the queue before you. In Phuket you apply on day one and collect next afternoon, as long as all the paperwork has been approved (usually always pre-checked, so if you get in the door of the office then you’re pretty much good to go).

4 years ago

Anastasia ************

@Stuart ********

thank you! And for the money transfer: does it have to be from abroad or can be just deposited locally?

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Anastasia ***********

For monthly deposits they need to come from overseas via transfer. Must be coded by the bank as such so be careful using services such as Wise who may not code it correctly and could appear as domestic deposit.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Anastasia ***********

for the initial non O visa usually yes. For extensions off of one no. 800k two months prior to application. Three months after and can’t go below 400k for the year.

4 years ago

Anastasia ************

@Stuart ********

and for one time 800k deposit?

4 years ago

Stuart *********

This is a list for Phuket. Each office may differ slightly.

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