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What are the reliable visa agencies in Pattaya for obtaining a retirement visa?

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Aug 5, 2025

9 months ago

Richard **********

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Hello everyone, is there someone who could give me the names of trustworthy visa agencies in Pattaya. I will arrive in September and I'd like to get a retirement visa. Thank you in advance. 🙏

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The post inquires about trustworthy visa agencies in Pattaya for obtaining a retirement visa, with suggestions emphasizing the need to secure the retirement visa prior to arriving in Thailand. Comments suggest applying through the e-visa system at a Thai embassy before traveling and caution that while some agents may assist with extensions in Thailand, it's generally recommended to obtain the retirement visa beforehand to facilitate bank account openings and cost savings.

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Dave **********

There's still agents doing it,it'll cost you,but it's possible

9 months ago

Lynnette *******

Get your visa before you arrive. Easier to open a bank account, and cheaper that way too.

9 months ago

Richard **********

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@Lynnette ******

: Thanks! I already have a Bank account and I already have a property in Thailand. I just wanted to get the names of trustworthy visa agencies.

9 months ago

Lynnette *******

@Richard *********

not sure why you need one. Retirement visa is easy to get before you arrive. Then 12 month extension is cheap as chips.

9 months ago

Richard **********

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@Lynnette ******

: easy? Not sure if I don't have the 800,000 baht to transfer to my bank account...

9 months ago

Lynnette *******

@Richard *********

the visas not that difficult, but you didn't say that you needed an agent because you needed them to provide the money.

9 months ago

Richard **********

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@Lynnette ******

: Well, honestly I wasn't sure I could talk freely about it online...

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Brandon ************

You need to get the retirement visa before you leave for Thailand. You apply for it through the e-visa system from the Thai embassy in your country. Then once you get into Thailand, you can find an agent who can help you with the 1-year extension. But many agents can no longer obtain retirement visas inside of Thailand, so you need to get that before you go.

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