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What is the best and cheapest way to obtain a Non O Retirement Visa in Thailand?
Non-O VisaRetirement VisaThailand ImmigrationVisa Application ProcessVisa CostsVisa AgentsNakhon Phanom
Apr 2, 2025
a year ago
Sherry *****
ORIGINAL POSTERCould someone please suggest best and cheapest place for Non O Retirement Visa
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around finding the best and cheapest options for applying for a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand. Recommendations include applying for an initial 3-month visa from the applicant's home country before moving to Thailand, and handling the one-year extension either independently at a local immigration office or through an agency. Costs vary; applying in-country is around 2000 baht, while some agents offer services that may be more expensive. Users also emphasized the importance of mentioning the specific location in Thailand for tailored advice.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Glenn *****
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Pete **********
What area of Thailand are you looking at?
Advance *********
I can recommend a company that does visa run to Laos for non-o visa. Send me a message.
Derrick ********
I’ve had enough of the uk, Ime retired, fit and healthy.. Ime going to Thailand next month to see the mrs, what exactly is the cheapest way to stay for long periods? 3-4 months or more at a time?
I will be going to Nakhon phantom.
All replies will be greatly appreciated. 😊
I will be going to Nakhon phantom.
All replies will be greatly appreciated. 😊
Andre ***********
Palestina
THAI ******************************
We recommend starting by applying for your initial 3-month Non-O visa from your home country before traveling to Thailand.
Once you arrive, you can open a local bank account and then choose whether to handle your one-year extension yourself or work with an agency.
If you'd like assistance, feel free to reach out to our team:
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Once you arrive, you can open a local bank account and then choose whether to handle your one-year extension yourself or work with an agency.
If you'd like assistance, feel free to reach out to our team:
LINE:
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EMAIL:
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Crispus *********
Most i called wanted at least 45,000 b.
Jim ***********
Local immigration office
Peter *********
Where are you to start with
กะลาสี *****
Are you asking for an agent recommendation in Thailand? If yes, then you are going to need to tell us what part of TL (e.g. BKK, Pattaya, Phuket, etc) so people can recommend a agent in your area. If you are in TL, the cheapest way to get a visa is to do it yourself at any immigration office. It's a bit complicated the first time you do it on your own but if you are patient, you'll save a whole lot of money vs using an agent. It'll only cost you a couple thousand Baht if YOU do it at immigration.
Pete *******
Immigration Office 2000 baht.
Stuart *********
About £60 from London. Maybe $90 from a US embassy/consulate
2,000 baht to apply in country, or about 1,000,000 baht to apply from New Zealand. (Well ok that might be a little bit exaggerated).
2,000 baht to apply in country, or about 1,000,000 baht to apply from New Zealand. (Well ok that might be a little bit exaggerated).
Rick *********
@Stuart ********
very close I paid $80 two weeks ago to do my app for a Non-O marriage visa online in The US.Reply to
Rick *********
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Chris *******
@THAI *****************************
... excellent service and very helpfulAndrew ********
@Chris ******
I agree. Outstanding service!Reply to
Andrew ********
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Andy ***************
Can’t you do this yourself online?
Brandon ************
Your local Thai embassy, unless you live in New Zealand.
Ben *********
@Brandon ***********
what's with New Zealand?Brandon ************
@Ben ********
they increased their visa fees last year to be 3-5x the price of any other Thai embassy in the worldTony *******
@Ben ********
Cost is minimum $2000nz then they wanted me to fly from Auckland to Wellington for an interview.. go figure🤔Ron ******
@Tony ******
Single entry Non Imm O is $800. Why’d they want an interview when it’s all evisa now?Nigel *********
@Ron *****
i guess they want to make sure that youre not going to start a fight with local plod and steal their firearm.Tony *******
@Ron *****
Because it’s a Non O retirementReply to
Tony *******
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Jo **********
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