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What are the requirements for applying for a Retirement Visa in Thailand from Chonburi?
Retirement VisaNon-O VisaVisa RequirementsThailand ImmigrationChonburi ImmigrationExpat in ThailandUS PassportIncome AffidavitBank Account RequirementsHealth ClearancePolice Clearance
Feb 21, 2018
8 years ago
Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat are the specific requirements for applying on my own for a Retirement Visa, from within Thailand at Chonburi? I have US passport with a fresh 30 day extension (initialy Thailand with an exemption stamp), and would like to start the process now. What are the requirements for the first step - getting a 90 day non-O visa, and also the requirements for the next step, a 1 year Retirement visa? I am over 50 and have a recent income affidavit from my Embassy already. Is a bank account required? Is a notarized bank statement required? Is a a health clearance letter required? Is a police clearance required? Some of these are mentioned on various websites so I thought I would validate with this group. Thank you much.
TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a Retirement Visa in Thailand from Chonburi, you need to prioritize applying for the 90-day Non-O visa first. Here are the requirements for both visa steps: For the 90-day Non-O visa, you will typically need proof of the last two entries from your landlord's blue book, a TM30 confirmation from your landlord, proof of income or an 800,000 THB bank balance statement dated within the day of application, a copy of your landlord's ID, copies of all pages in your passport, the application form TM87, passport-sized photos, and your transit departure card. Additionally, the funds must have been in the bank for at least 30 days. For the one-year Retirement visa extension, similar requirements apply. It’s also advisable to visit the Jomtien immigration office to gather the most accurate and updated information.
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Tod *********
you are confusing what people call a retirement visa (Non-O-A) gotten outside the country at the thai consulate in your country before you wing your way here (which requires the background check and the medical certificate with getting a 90 day Non-O visa and then the yearly extension inside the country at the immigration office
You need to apply for the 90 day Non-O when you have at least 15 days left on your current stamp because it goes under consideration for 14 days before you go back and get the new Non-O visa and 90 day stamp inked into your passport.
@David *********
, gave you a pretty spot on list of requirements. I'd say to go the Jomtien immigration office and get the hand out they have listing the requirements. You need to apply for the 90 day Non-O when you have at least 15 days left on your current stamp because it goes under consideration for 14 days before you go back and get the new Non-O visa and 90 day stamp inked into your passport.
Tod *********
@Alan ******
. an O-A visa costs about 200USD, plus you need a police background check and a medical certificate and some consulates want the documents notarized before you turn them in. An O-A visa is really good for two years inside the country though A yearly extension from the immigration office costs 1900baht, a multiple re-entry permit costs 3800baht so 5700baht all in.
Alan *******
What’s the comparative cost of yearly extension vs. OA from home?
Greg **********
Wow that’s great. So if you get a “retirement “ visa in your home country it’s really not much different then if you run an O in country after a year and a half . So it saves you the time and money of going back to your home country to get an actual “ retire “ visa.
Tod *********
@Gr**
, when a yearly extension is running out you just go to the immigration office and apply for another year by meeting the financial requirements. You do this year after year.My original 90 day Non-O visa was issued in 9 years ago, and I've applied for yearly extensions of stays based on being over 50 (retirement) since then.
Greg **********
So at the end of his year extension can he just apply for another year? Or does he have to leave Thailand and start all over again,with the present rules that is.
Tod *********
@Gr**
, you need to understand that a yearly extension isn't a visa at all. You need a Non-O visa to get a yearly extension, and you're right Non-Immigrant visas allow stays of 90 days at a time. BUT once you have a 90 day Non-O and apply for a yearly extension you can stay a whole year. The Non-O visa expires when ever it expires, you stay in thailand on the yearly extension not the visa itself.
Greg **********
Great to know. If you read the thai immigration site about an O it says you have only 90 days at a time. It is a little confusing.
Tod *********
@Gr**
, a year extension means he can stay in thailand for a year. All he'd hafta do is file a 90 day report if he stays longer than 90 days.Greg **********
So after he gets his one year extension on his new O will he be required to do 90 day “visa” run. Or just report to immigration where he lives every 90 days?
Alan *******
In Chiang Mai that’s 21 days!
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David **********
1 copy of the last 2 entries of your landlords blue book
2 tm30 confirmation from your landlord in Thai.
3 proof of income 60 or 65k / or copy of your updated pass book, 800,000k to be dated the day of application.and has to have been in the bank for 30 days
proof of international transfer of funds (800,000)
4 copy of your landlords id
5 copy of all the pages in your passport
6 your application/ tm87
7 passport size photos
8 your transit departure card
That was for the non 0 90days
The same process for the next step which is an extension of stay based on retirement.
Funds have to be in the bank for 2 months before application 800,000k
Thats what i had to do at Nonthaburi
I got an affidavit from my embassy for something, i cant remember, im not sure if i have to do again.
2 tm30 confirmation from your landlord in Thai.
3 proof of income 60 or 65k / or copy of your updated pass book, 800,000k to be dated the day of application.and has to have been in the bank for 30 days
proof of international transfer of funds (800,000)
4 copy of your landlords id
5 copy of all the pages in your passport
6 your application/ tm87
7 passport size photos
8 your transit departure card
That was for the non 0 90days
The same process for the next step which is an extension of stay based on retirement.
Funds have to be in the bank for 2 months before application 800,000k
Thats what i had to do at Nonthaburi
I got an affidavit from my embassy for something, i cant remember, im not sure if i have to do again.
Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTERu know, things vary I am told. That was my experience so I felt it worth it to mention it. I hear it depends on who is behind the desk, their mood, etc. Luck of the draw. Curious thing is that the page of requirements they handed me, listed proof of income on it, yet she asked me for the stamp and not the proof.
Richard *********
@Tony *******
Thx Tony, i appreciate the info, its a shame it could not be done in jomtien , would be alot easier for meTony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard ********
don't need to show any proof of anything :) It's an affidavit so basically the Embassy asks you what is this form and you say "my income affidavit". They look at your face and your passport photo and if satisfied, they sign the form. You are stating your income and they are simply confirming that you stated it in their presence. All you need is an appointment (a MUST), your passport, a completed affidavit (don't sign it!), $50. Don't worry about the taxes. Due to fluctuating exchange rate, it is recommended to show 70K or more.Richard *********
also is the 60-65k baht requirement after taxes? or will the gross amount suffice?
Richard *********
thanks tony, do i just need documentation of proof of pension from company and bring to bkk immigration to get affidavit then? then get foreign ministry stamp?
Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard ********
yes that is what they stated. Note that some agents can 'help' avoid this requirement. idk if requirements are diff for u when obtaining the affidavit in US. The affidavit is a very routine procedure in Bangkok (BKK). You could get that done in BKK for $50, then go to the Foreign Ministry for their stamp.Richard *********
@Tony *******
i am trying to get the same non o visa as you, Chonburi immigration did not accept your income affidavit you got at us embassy? you had to go to bkk to get stamped? So my best bet is to get income affidavit at us embassy here in us(chicago) and skip jomtien and go straight to bkk to get it stamped?Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWent in today (Chonburi immigration, Jomtien). In addition to
@David *********
's list, they wanted (1) copy of rental contract and (2) the US Embassy signed Income Affidavit stamped (certified) by Thai Foreign Ministry in Bangkok.David **********
Im sure thats right 😊
David **********
Your land lord should have a blue book, this is for the mortgage, the last 2 entries are mortgage payments which is used as proof of ownership,
The Tm 30 is used as evidence you live there,
The Tm 30 is used as evidence you live there,
Tony ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks David. What specifically is needed for item 1?
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