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What are the requirements and tips for obtaining a Non-OA longstay retirement visa in Thailand?

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Feb 18, 2021
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Beverly ********
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Wanting to get a retired O-A longstay visa. Is there any advice since I have a monthly income? Also, should I use a Visa Agency? It's overwhelming at this point. I'm a Navy Veteran. Over 50 years of age. Thank you in advance.
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To obtain a Non-OA longstay retirement visa in Thailand as a Navy Veteran over 50, you need to provide proof of a monthly income of at least 65,000 baht or have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for three months before applying. Many recommend handling the application independently rather than using a visa agency to avoid ongoing costs. Ensure you have documented proof of your income and be aware of the specific immigration officer's requirements, as these can vary. The application can only be made at a Thai embassy or consulate in your home country.
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Joe ***********
It probably has been stated... But for the O-A Long Stay Non Immigrant Visa - you can only apply for it in your Home Country at a Thai Embassy or Consulate... You cannot get the O-A Visa inside Thailand.
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Christine ******
Beverly, are you still stateside? I got mine at the Thai Embassy in DC and it was easy. Now that I’m here, I use Assist Thai Visa for renewals, etc. You won’t need to bother with 800K in bank if your income is greater than 65K a month. Once you get here, you’ll probably want your pension/SS direct deposited in a Thai bank. Bangkok Bank at Kad Suan Khaew is an expat favorite. (The branch matters.) Hope this helps.
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Beverly ********
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@Christine *****
 Thank you for sharing this! Can I send you a msg?
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@Beverly *******
 Of course.
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Thanks for the info!
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David *********
Two months before and three months after then balance can go down 400,000 BHT. If you apply in Thailand you will have an O visa. If outside Thailand it will be an O A visa
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Frank ******
Learn to do alone or you will spend lot of money each year
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John ****************
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 Bad advice bc it fails to consider national embassy support or lack thereof; or, Province of the Immigration Office being used; or, the type of VISA required/requested
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Frank ******
Yes one must show money income comes from foreign source

Bank will supply letter a few days before renewal of visa , brink bank passbook also
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Niko ******
I think if you can from the beginning handle it yourself then all the paperwork for your future visits will be easy and already in your hands if you start with an agent you'll never be able to go on your own and you'll be shelling out big bucks constantly
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Robert ********
Have proof of where the monthly income comes from. My IO would not accept banked money 🤷‍♂️ wanted a pension income proof or salary. But as others have said it depends where you go and which IO you speak to. Good luck.
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 as long as funds FTT direct deposit.
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@Steve *********
 not for me it wasn’t last time. They didn’t care. All mine were done via TransferWise and marked as International. They said unless they can see where the money came from BEFORE it is transferred then they consider money laundering activity.
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@Robert *******
 oh boy, sorry for your experience. Had a bad exp with 1 IO a couple of years ago. Again as many say, " law is clear " interpretation different. Have had good IOs and bad. Many just on power trips, or our response is disrespectful. Every time I think I get it, there's another curveball.
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@Steve *********
 yes. Always expect them to come up with something new. I am doing the 800k route next week so no issues hopefully.
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@Robert *******
 good luck.
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Andrew ********
It's very easy if you are over 55 and have 800,000 in the bank for more than 3 months. Go to immigration fill in the forms. I did all mine in a couple of hours and walked out with a retirement visa.
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Joe ***********
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 Age is 50 years or older - not 55
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Beverly ********
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@Joe **********
 Thank you so much.
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@Andrew *******
 Thanks for the info!
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 as much i know is not 3 moths but 2 months bfor applying ,...after got the visa u need to hold the amount in your acc. for 2 more months but this one i not sure if more months,,,
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Beverly ********
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@Borja ********
 Thank you very much!!
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 yes agree I just showed 800 k in USD in bank account

Used LMG in tgia govt list LMG. Will insure up to 75 yo

Use this broker to get LMG , he is great, no need for medical exam

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Beverly ********
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@Steve *********
 I know. I just thank people for replying and thank you also but, don't waste your time. Just chalk it up as a mistake as a mistake on his part.
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Bobby ********
You don't get a visa inside in Thailand
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You need monthly income of
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baht. If you meet that it's a fairly straight process to apply
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John ****************
Beverly, you need to know that every provincial immigration office operates like an independent franchise. There in one-size-fits all !
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Beverly ********
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 thank you
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@Michael ******
 STRAIGHT FORWARD ??? WHERE ??? My Provincial IMM Office denied me after 12 years of no problems bc the U.S. Embassy stopped issuing the annual Financial Affadavits. And my province is NOT the only one. They now demand I deposit 800,000 Baht in a Thai Bank, NEVER!!! This is why I tell folks like Beverly to stop asking inmportant question like this on FB bc the WINGNUTS here give out tooooo much erroneous unfo - even when they are well intentioned [I;ll say nothing here of the ill-intentioned jokers].
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Benjamin ******
No visa agent, you can use monthly income to get the Non -OA visa. Which Thai embassy or consulate are you going to use?
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Beverly ********
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 Thanks for the info
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