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What are the steps to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand while currently in the country?

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Nov 28, 2025

3 days ago

Mark ******

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Firstly, I ￼apologise as I’m sure this question has been asked to 100 times, I’m new to the game. I am in Thailand now and I was misinformed (back in the UK) that I could apply ￼my retirement visa while I’m in Thailand, a since being told by immigration that I would need to leave the country, I could go back to the UK or to a neighbouring country such as ￼Laso and apply at the embassy there. My worry is if I apply there and I am denied my retirement visa and only get a re-entry visa for seven days, so I have two questions:

1. Would I stand more of a chance getting a 60 D re-entry visa if I was to fly out of the country if I am refuse my over retirement Visa?

2. Would my last three bank statements showing more than 65,000 but going into the account over the last three months be sufficient for the Finance side?￼

I would appreciate any sound advice.￼

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on applying for a retirement visa in Thailand after being advised incorrectly about the application process. They are currently in Thailand but were told they must leave to apply for the visa from an embassy in a neighboring country. The user is concerned about the possibility of being denied the retirement visa and seeks clarification on two points: the potential for obtaining a 60-day re-entry visa if refused, and whether their recent bank statements meet financial requirements. The responses provide insights about applying for the visa, the necessary financial proof, and mention using visa agents to facilitate the process.

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Martyn ***********

I think you can only do your initial retirement on 800k due too been unable to get the supporting documents.. maybe it's different at different immigration offices. But you don't say where your applying?

Your post is confusing and lacks relevance information... But from what I can make out, an agent is your only option....