What are the requirements and process for applying for a retirement visa in Thailand, and is it necessary to use an agent?

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Hi Everybody

I am planing to preapere a  retirment visa application .

But I had an information which is very  confused.

As far as i know for retirment visa I have to have a Thai bank account and deposits 800.000bht. That money has to stay in that account gor 2 monts.

But I have been told showing your  last 3 monts statements of your   bank   will be enough.

Is that information correct?
 Second question is  I tried to get quote for processing retirment from agents . So many of them want to keep my passport 4 weeks.
 4 weeks long time with no passport .
 I would like to hear friends experience about two issues pls.
 Thank you in advance

Ask Thailand · Answer

To apply for a retirement visa in Thailand, you need to maintain 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for at least 2 months prior to submission, and you must keep at least 400,000 THB in the account for the rest of the year. Some sources suggest that showing three months of bank statements may suffice instead of maintaining the minimum balance for the full period. Regarding passport handling, using an agent may require you to surrender your passport for up to four weeks, but you can apply directly through immigration to retain your passport. Additionally, it's important to gather all required documentation such as bank letters, proof of income, and completed forms before your appointment.

Chulala ********** · Answer

it's possible only for 1 day, half of the day for a retirement visa if you used the agent.

Linda *********** · Answer

To be sure you have all needed docs/ forms, pick up retirement set at Immigration. Collect and complete all in specified timeframe and submit in order at Immigration. Save you from having to make multiple trips.

Peter **************** · Answer

Is it a visa where you talk about or is it a 1 year extension of stay based on retirement [mention redacted]. Big big difference.  Extension of stay based on retirement the money not have to be international transfer and almost never go under consideration. Go to Thai Visa Thai visa advice group for good info !

Andy ******** · Answer

As said above, you need the 800k in your bank for 2 months before and 3 months after and even after the 3 months is up it must never fall below 400k.

You need a bank statement showing that the money came from outside Thailand, a letter from your bank confirming the ammount in your bank on the day of application and a bank statement printed and dated on the day of application also plus all your other paperwork for rental lease, pasdport copies, etc etc.....

4 weeks seems long to keep your passport but on getting the visa it is stamped as 'under consideration' and they will give you a date to return to immigration for the actual visa stamp so maybe the agent just finds it easier to keep the passport for this period.   You dont need an agent by the way but it can make it easier.

Vaner ******* · Answer

Thank you for the information

Chris ******* · Answer

Here is a link to what is needed, (Phuket specific )most areas will have the same requirements or very close.

Your local immigration office can supply the requirements and forms needed.

[url redacted]

Vaner ******* · Answer

Thank you for the information

Steve ******** · Answer

Must have 800k in the bank for two months before application and three months after, and must then remain 400k for the rest of the year.

Just go get the visa yourself from immigration, that way you don't have to give your passport away

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