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What are the requirements and costs for obtaining a retirement visa directly in Bangkok, excluding Pattaya?
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Jan 19, 2026
3 months ago
PositiveStr***********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone made a new retirment visa in Bangkok or any other place except Pattaya without using any private office ( directly in the immigration office).
Q- what were the requerments ( especially the proof of adress ) and how much it cost you ?
Q- what were the requerments ( especially the proof of adress ) and how much it cost you ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post inquires about the process of obtaining a retirement visa directly at immigration offices in Bangkok or elsewhere, excluding Pattaya. Commenters note that a Thai bank account with a minimum balance of 800,000 baht is crucial unless an income affidavit from an embassy is available. The costs mentioned include 2000 baht for the visa and 1900 baht for extensions, while proof of address can be provided via the TM30 form.
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John **********
The big question is whether you have a Thai bank account or not. Without a minimum of 800k baht in a Thai bank you can't do it unless your embassy provides an income affidavit/certificate in which case you can
Graham ******
2000B for a visa guys, 1900B is for an extension
Graham ******
Proof of address is your TM30 from where you're staying
Peter *********
Why not Pattaya as easy 1900baht
Will ************
1900 baht is the price
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