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What are the visa requirements and advice for retirees moving to Thailand from Australia?

Apr 11, 2025
2 days ago
Mel ********
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G’day expat Pom living in Oz, looking to find out, review and move to Thailand in our retirement

Will endeavour to check out all the posts and advice and try not to ask novice questions 😬
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The poster, an expat from Australia, is seeking advice on moving to Thailand for retirement. Comments from the community emphasize the importance of obtaining a Retirement Visa if over 50, highlighting the need for significant funds in a Thai bank account prior to applying for an extension. Additionally, advice includes the necessity of researching various Thai regions and cultures before relocating, and recommendations for seeking professional legal guidance and utilizing online resources for further information.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Tim ****
Look up siam legal they can assist you
Harrys ************
Check out YouTube as a law firm describes the various visas available. Can't remember name but just search
Mike *******
A breath of fresh air, thank you and good luck.
Sylvia ********
Hopefully you have visited several times as many areas are so different you need to tour for a couple of months and understand culture etc before you consider a move. Above post good advise regarding visa requirements
Paul *******
Are you over 50 years? If so obtain a Retirement Visa for 12 months in Australia. In Thailand, Two months before visa expires have 800,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank account, then apply for annual extension of stay based on being over 50. I have been doing this for over 12 years. Very hard to get an initial Retirement Visa when in Thailand because Banks will only open an account for you if you have a long stay visa,
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