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What are the typical fees for agents assisting with retirement visas in Thailand, and what do they include?

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Jul 15, 2022
2 years ago
Stephen **********
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Retirement visa - agents - price?

If the AGENT handles the financial requirement, what’s the typical fee all in?

INCLUDING the initial 3 month extension, then the 12 month, and is the opening of a bank account usually included in the fee?

Any recommendations for agents from anyone who has done this RECENTLY? (last 12 months)

Please quote their fee and what is or isn’t included) 🙏🏼

and does it matter if the applicant isn’t in the same region of Thailand as the agent? (and neither is the bank branch?)

Just requesting comments about the fees please, not opinions on the use of agents or anything else you fancy ranting about 😌
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The community discussion centers around the costs associated with hiring agents for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand. The fees reported by individuals range from 16,000 to 70,000 baht, depending on the services included—for instance, some quotes encompass both the initial 3-month extension and the 12-month extension, while others may charge extra for bank account setups. Users have shared varied experiences and recommendations of agents from various regions, especially Chonburi and Pattaya, addressing concerns about regional limitations and potential long-term commitments to a single agent. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of achieving legal compliance and highlights contrasting views on the need for agents versus a DIY approach.
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Alistair **********
@David *********
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Ryan ***********
800k isn’t much cheap Charlie
2 years ago
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David **********
Ryan Dickerson I know currently living in New York working 40 hour week and Social Security can’t survive here better chance in Thailand plus ever c NY vs Thailand
a year ago
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Stephen **********
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@Ryan **********
 what a sad and ignorant individual you are, I’ve seen enough of your gutless comments on here. Blocked.
2 years ago
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Tony *********
As long as you realize that it's illegal to circumvent the financial requirements for a visa. Using an agent doesn't make it legal. Otherwise it's 2,000 baht for one year paid directly to immigration.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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no part of this answer was requested in the question 🤦🏼‍♂️
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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Madz Rose bye 😘
2 years ago
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Tony *********
@Steven **********
 just think of it as a bonus.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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more taxing really
2 years ago
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Paul *********
@Steven **********
 I hope that comment doesn't turn around and bite you in the A$$ when your "agent" does a runner when renewal time comes.

From what I see others doing, 50-70,000B 'under the table.' But it is a risk, I think that's what soem are trying to tell you
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Tony *********
@Paul ********
 apart from getting ripped off I know of at least 3 instances in the very long time I have lived here when a whole group were rounded up and deported. In one case several immigration officers were sacked for complicity.
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Stephen **********
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@Tony ********
 we know Tony. You’re not the only source of information on the internet. Settle down.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Paul ********
 we know. We’ve heard it all already. Appreciate your concern, thanks. But nobody asked for this. The original post made that quite clear Paul.
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@Steven **********
 yeah but you're getting what you didn't ask for anyway aren't you? What are you going to do about it? Perhaps the warnings aren't just for you. You might be surprised to believe this but other people are reading this also. In the meantime if you're willing to spend between 50 and 70 k then I'll do it for you. I'll send you my bank account number.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Tony ********
 quiet now 🤫
2 years ago
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Paul *********
@Steven **********
 50-70k for 15 months. I have edit* (heard of) 35k, but it's not on my radar, just what I've heard. Good luck
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Paul ********
 thanks Paul. A couple of commenters pointed me towards a place in Pattaya with a quote of 38k (varied + - depending on circumstances)

Saving of 12k. Glad I asked here 🙂
2 years ago
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Paul *********
You need a Bangkok bank account.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Paul ********
 they can set that up for a few k extra
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Paul *********
@Steven **********
 I heard that too! hahaha! because you DO actually have the money in your bank account for the needed period. (on paper) 🙂 Amazing Thailand! :)
2 years ago
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Paul *********
@Steven **********
 It's probably the same people, but I live on Samui, so everyone will want 'their cut" I suppose
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Neil *******
Chonburi, ive asked round and prices range from
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mark. One thought ( not a rant) if you open bank account somewhere you dont live theres a high chance you will be charged a fee evertime you use an atm.

Every agent i asked quoted the higher fee for the first year and then a much reduced fee every year after.

I decided to do it myself, 1900, big saving as long as you tivk all the boxes.
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Neil *******
Cheapest and most recommended was Tik Tok services also go by the name of Easy Visa there in Jomtien and will show up on a google search, they quoted me 30k for visa and 5k for bank
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Neil ******
 googled, will ask them cheers 🙏🏼
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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Thanks, who in chonburi please?

Once a person has the visa, opening another account in their location would be straightforward.
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Brandon ************
The most common number I've heard bandied about is 50,000 baht. It may be a little difficult to find actual experiences because there still aren't a lot of people due to Covid. Everyone is just using covid extensions rather than resorting to agents for the last 2-3 years.

The biggest warning about agents is that once you use an agent, you're going to have to use that agent every year whether you want to or not. They will usually get you an extension from an office where you don't live, and is well known to other immigration offices as a "compromised" office where agents get their sketchy stamps from. So if you try to do it on your own the next year, no immigration office will touch your passport.
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Stephen **********
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@Brandon ***********
 50k seems to be typical yes
2 years ago
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Thai ******
@Brandon ***********
 not completely true
2 years ago
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Viv *******
@Brandon ***********
Not strictly true Brandon. My husband and I have used an agent in Pattaya for the last 4 years but this year having met all the necessary requirements my husband has received his Non O retirement extension from Samui immigration with me as a trailing spouse. It was however extremely difficult and we were made to jump through all sorts of hoops before the extension was finally granted.

In reply to the OP we previously paid 20,000 baht each to the agent for 12 month extensions.
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Stephen **********
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@Viv ******
 thanks for commenting.

20k seems low for BOTH the 3 month AND the 12 months parts required INITIALLY though (see OP) please quote INCLUDING the initial 3 months extension AND who and where, thanks 🙏🏼
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Viv *******
@Steven **********
DM sent
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Viv ******
 received, thanks viv 🙏🏼
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Wolfgang *******
Sit down and call some agents. That's the best

What I hear start 30.000,- ฿ .. no end
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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thanks for commenting.

30k seems low for BOTH the 3 month AND the 12 months parts required INITIALLY though (see OP) please quote INCLUDING the initial 3 months extension AND who and where , thanks 🙏🏼
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Wolfgang *******
@Steven **********
look and call here:
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Stephen **********
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@Wolfgang ******
 contacted them, immediate reply with complete and concise information. Excellent 👌🏼
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Shayne **********
It actually works better if you know where you are and you specify where you are and other people where you are might be able to assist you with your question.

Because doing a renewal in a location where you are not is not the best solution for you.
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Stephen **********
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@Shayne *********
 why does it matter?
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Shayne **********
@Steven **********
 maybe doing things as legal and above board is better than cheapest. You should get your visa in the province where you live.
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Stephen **********
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@Shayne *********
 didn’t ask about the cheapest or the most/least legal. Did ask you directly why you claim the “best solution” is being in the same region as the agent though. Answer the actual question/s or just scroll on please.
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@Shayne *********
 doesn't matter where you are for the agent. They can make it work. Big agencies like TVC have clients from all over the country, but based in BKK
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Pete *******
Pattaya 38,000baht for 3 month Non 0 and 12 month extension if you don’t meet the financial requirements. Bank account is extra.
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Stephen **********
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Thanks, where in Pattaya does it for 38k please?
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Pete *******
@Steven **********
 maneerat visa and tour
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Stephen **********
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@Pete ******
 that’s 12k below quotes I’ve seen. Contacted them, immediate reply, exactly as you stated. Thank you 🙏🏼
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Lee ******
Do it yourself. Easy with some research and patience.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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no part of this answer was requested in the question 🤦🏼‍♂️
2 years ago
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David **********
Steven Macentire shh I think he was going to give me the extra 10 gs and let me do it myself.
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for 15months visa and financial provide <BKK>
2 years ago
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Terary **********
@Anyarin ***************
 Thats about what I paid for my marriage visa.
2 years ago
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Stephen **********
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@Anyarin ***************
 thanks, where (who) in bkk does for 45k please?
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@Steven **********
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David *********
The cost is between 25,000 to 30,000 THB. The previous persons comment is completely false. When my wife and I arrived over 4 years ago we used an agent. Since then we have renewed our Visas by ourselves.
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Stephen **********
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@David ********
 thanks for commenting.

25-30k seems low for BOTH the 3 month AND the 12 months parts required INITIALLY though (see OP) please quote INCLUDING the initial 3 months extension AND who and where, thanks 🙏🏼
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David *********
@Steven **********
 VIP Visa Na Jomtien 2nd Rd Just south of Immigration
2 years ago
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David *********
@Steven **********
 use the agency for your first visa and miraculously everything is looked after.
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Stephen **********
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@David ********
 which agency charges 25-30k?
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Russell *******
I heard from
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Stephen **********
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thanks for commenting.

16k seems very low for BOTH the 3 month AND the 12 months parts required INITIALLY though (see OP re financial requirement too) please quote INCLUDING the initial 3 months extension AND who and where does it for this price please.
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Russell *******
@Steven **********
 I visited Chang Rai a few months ago . I was in the process of getting my non O at the time. People I came across there were trying to convince me that I should use a agent and they said it can be done for
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baht . I wasn't interested as I wanted to do it myself .

If you want to find out more ,I would suggest joining a Facebook page for Chang Rai and asking agents there 🙏😎
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