What are the requirements and benefits of applying for a Thai Retirement Visa (O-A) in Australia?

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I will be applying in Australia for a Thai Retirement Visa. There are a couple of things I'm unsure of, as I've seen conflicting information. I am an Australian citizen.

(1) When first applying in Sydney, is it OK to provide a statement from an Australian Bank/Institution of a minimum 800,000 Baht account? I've seen it said this must be in a Thai bank account. But maybe this applies for subsequent annual renewals. I understand about the income/account mix but I'm looking to provide a account statement.

(2) Does a standard Non-Immigrant Visa type O-A for retirement allow you multiple entries?

(3) As time is not an issue, I am doing the best thing applying in Australia, or are there advantages applying after arriving in Thailand?

Thanks for any advice.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The application for a Thai Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A) from Australia allows for initial funds to be in an Australian bank account. For the first year, the visa is multiple entry, and applicants can remain in Thailand for up to two years with this visa. It is recommended to apply from Australia rather than after arriving in Thailand, as it provides a more straightforward process and avoids complications of extending stay with a different visa type.

Owen ******* · Answer

Strewth.. (Good old Aussie slang that nobody really ever uses 😀) you people are good. Thanks everybody for the heads up. Really appreciated.

Joe *********** · Answer

Owen Dixon - when applying in Australia for the Thai Non Immigrant O-A Multi-Entry Visa - banked money of 800,000 Baht EQUIVALENT in Aus Dollars is required.. This O-A Visa cannot be applied for in Thailand (take note of the "A")... Plus you will need to supply a medical cert. from a doctor and a police background check.

Dianne ***** · Answer

Definitely doing the best thing applying in Australia, there are no advantages to applying after you get here. Leave your money in Australia working for you for those initial two years

Steve ******* · Answer

If you're applying for a non imm O or OA visa in Australia then it can be in an Australian bank account. You only need the money in a Thai bank account if you're applying for a 1 year extention of stay based on being over 50 years old

Paul ********* · Answer

1) for initial application of O or O-A an Oz bank acct is OK.

2) on an O-A - for the first year multiple entries, after that a re-entry permit will be needed - each entry you get stamped in for another 12 months (hence on O-A you can get up to 2 yrs stay)

3) defo get an O-A in oz, you'll get 2 years stay on 1 visa.  Otherwise you'll (probably) be on a 90day non-0 and then yearly extensions.

Chris ******** · Answer

My husband and I applied for that visa in Sydney and all the required money was in an Australian account. The visa is also multiple entry for one year. I've been told in this group that if we leave and return to Thailand just before it expires we will get stamped in for an additional 12 months but that 12 months won't be multi entry. We arrived here in July and we love it here. Good luck with it all

What are the requirements and benefits of applying for a Thai Retirement Visa (O-A) in Australia?

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