What are the steps to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand, and what documents do I need to prepare for my appointment?

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Over 50 USA passport. Trying to obtain a retirement visa in BKK.

I finally jumped through all the hoops and turned in my bank documents and the filled out form for the non-O. My Thai language is non-existent and her English was broken but I'm not sure of the next steps.

I know that I have to come back on May 11th. But I'm not sure which documents I need to bring. Can anyone summarize the process? I paid the 2000 baht and she said all looks good. It looks like my visa is under consideration and I have to return on May 11th for the decision?

I thought she said I need to bring all the same documents again and a TM7. I'm hoping I don't have to get those bank documents again because that took half a day. But I'm at the mercy of immigration so I will gladly comply.

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The user, an American over 50, is in the process of obtaining a retirement visa (Non-O) in Bangkok and is looking for clarification on the next steps after submitting their application. They have been informed to return on May 11th for a decision but are unsure about the required documents. Comments from the community suggest that for the May 11th appointment, the user should only bring their passport and the receipt of payment. However, for a future one-year extension, specific documents including updated bank letters will be necessary. The community consensus points towards being prepared with all previous documents, including a TM7, even if not explicitly required at this stage.

Jack ********* · Answer

Update all I did was give them my passport and the receipt that I had paid previously and they stamped my passport with a Non-O. No form was needed and they fast-tracked me

Steve ********** · Answer

Don't think tm-7 required anymore, but bring anyway.

Should have no problems.

Next week tough as many Thai holidays.

Best of luck

Charles *********** · Answer

On May 11th you just need to go with your passport and get your Non-O stamped in. No other documents. You'll get the Non-O visa stamp + 90 day stay permit.

When there are fewer than 45 days left on your stay permit, you can apply for the one year extension. THAT'S when you need all the same documents as before, plus a TM7 extension application form, plus 1900 baht. From your posted printout, that means any time after 8th June. You get the one year extension on the same day you apply.

Jack ********* · Answer

This is the document she gave me. It looks like there's two stages

Kool ******* · Answer

You need all the same documents including new bank letters, just like she said.

Russell ******* · Answer

Once you get the non o visa , you present the same paperwork again with updated bank balance for the extension.

David *********** · Answer

You shouldn't need a ™7 anymore, but I would take everything with you🙏

Chris ******* · Answer

You show up and get the stamp for the non-o 90 days and then prepare for the 1 yr extension.

John ********** · Answer

Think you just need to show up with your passport and the receipt

What are the steps to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand, and what documents do I need to prepare for my appointment?

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