Hi team, I am brand new to the group. Appreciate you allowing me to join.
I retired in the UK recently at 60 and came over here on the visa on arrival. I already have a house with my Thai wife in Bang Saray. I now need to apply for my retirement visa.
I have had a Thai bank account for a few years and can show I have enough funds. We have taken some pictures together in different rooms in our house, the garden and in front of the house number. I believe I also need a pinned google map showing the house location. That’s as far as I have got.
Can I please ask what else I need ?
Cheers,
Paul
TLDR : Answer Summary
Paul, a new expat in Thailand, is seeking guidance on the requirements for applying for a retirement visa after entering the country on a visa-exempt stamp. He currently resides with his Thai wife and has sufficient funds in a Thai bank account. Comments from other users provide insights into the differences between applying for a retirement visa and a marriage-based visa, emphasizing the paperwork required for each and suggesting that the retirement visa might be a simpler option if he meets the financial requirements.
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.
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