What is the best justification for applying for a multiple entry retirement visa in Thailand?

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May 26, 2024

6 months ago

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Hi all 

I am applying for a thai retirement visa online read on a previous post but l can't find it . What is the best answer to the question to why l want multiple entry retirement visa

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the process of applying for a Thai retirement visa, specifically the need for a multiple entry retirement visa (Non-OA). It explains the requirements associated with this visa type, such as needing insurance and the option to transfer funds to a Thai bank account for a long-term stay. Comments clarify the differences between multiple entry and single entry visas and outline the steps to secure the necessary financial stipulations to obtain a one-year extension.

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Bob **********

Apply for the non-o in your home come to Thailand open a bank account get 800k in it in your name from a foreign transfer and extend it for a year at a time much better than the O-A which requires insurance that really isn’t worth it

6 months ago

Brandon ************

The only multiple entry retirement visa is the Non-OA visa. This one requires a many things including insurance, but you don't have to transfer money to a Thai bank account in order to maximize the time in Thailand.

Most people get a 90 day non-O visa, which is single entry. You enter Thailand and the visa is "used" and then you have 90 days permission to stay in Thailand. You need to open a bank account and put 800,000 baht into the account within 30 days of your arrival, so you can apply for a 1-year extension after the money has been in your account for 2 months.

A multiple-entry visa means you can enter unlimited number of times until the visa expires.

A re-entry permit makes your permission to stay not be discarded when you leave the country, and you can return with the same stamp you had when you left. You do not get any additional time as the days of your entry stamp continue to tick down while you're outside the country.

6 months ago

Johnale ****

@Brandon ***********

What if you are applying for just a 90 day visa single entry, do you still need to deposit 800,000 baht

6 months ago

Jan ******************

@Johnale ***

If you apply in Thailand, you’ll still need the 800K baht to apply, unless your embassy offers to give you a affidavit letter to confirm your income.

If you apply for a regular 90 days Non O at home you can use your own bank at home to prove your income if you can meet the required 65K baht a month.

But it’s really the same for the one year Non O-A visa. The difference is that the Non O-A Visa it’s not recommended to use for further extensions of stay in Thailand after the initial visa period because the mandatory health insurance requirements maintains for all the future.

6 months ago

Johnale ****

@Jan *****************

ok thank you again. I need to stop reading these posts lol. And I understand. But when the time comes I will send you a message and let you know how I’m doing. TY

6 months ago

Jan ******************

@Johnale ***

👍😉

6 months ago

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Jan ******************

Bhavin **********

@Brandon ***********

can the 90 day visa be applied 2 months before you turn 50?

6 months ago

Bhavin **********

Thank you

6 months ago

Jan ******************

@Bhavin *********

The requirements are minimum 50 years, but you can enter Thailand on an expendable visa exemption (if you’re entitled) or a tourist visa and apply in country. You’ll need 15-21 days left on your stay (stamp) and probably need to get an agent to assist you to open a bank account to bank the required 800K baht for apply. (Unless you’re from a country with an embassy still offering to provide you a affidavit letter to confirm your income).

6 months ago

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Jan ******************

Can’t be said better than this

@Paul ******

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