As I prepare to enter the Kingdom using an O-A (retirement) visa for the first time, is there anything other than my passport and entry card that I need to show up with flying into BKK (as of now)? Also, is there anything I can do immigration/visa-wise in advance? Online registrations, or the like?
TLDR : Answer Summary
When entering Thailand on an O-A (retirement) visa, ensure you bring your passport, entry card, and the O-A visa itself. It's advisable to carry a minimum of 20,000 Thai baht in cash and have your accommodation address ready. Upon arrival, check that your immigration stamp is valid for one year. Additionally, you need to file a TM30 form for reporting your address within 24 hours of arrival, and for longer stays, consider filing a TM47 form for 90 days or more. Unfortunately, no online procedures exist for advance preparation of these filings.
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.