I am going to apply for a non immigrant OA retirement visa in Thailand. Doing research it say you need to deposit 800k baht or show passive income of 65k baht a month? It that right? Is it one or the other? How difficult is it to apply yourself in person at the immigration without an agent? Would I need to deposit money before applying? Which from what I am reading hard to open a bank account without proof of residency. Any advise what steps to take in chronological order for a smooth process would be greatly appreciated. If you are required to deposit 800k in bank, can that money be used to pay rent or medical? Does the 90 day reporting ask questions in regard to money left in the Thai bank?
TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a Non-Immigrant OA Retirement Visa in Thailand, you typically need to provide proof of funds, either through a bank deposit of 800,000 THB or a monthly passive income of at least 65,000 THB. This visa can only be obtained from your home country; you cannot apply for it within Thailand. Instead, you can apply for a 90-day Non-O visa, which gives you time to gather necessary documents for the OA visa. Banks often require a Non-O visa to open an account, complicating fund management. You should prepare for a 90-day reporting requirement once in Thailand, focusing on maintaining your required funds in the bank. Health insurance requirements differ between the NON-O and NON-OA visas and should be verified for current standards.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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