What is the best visa option for a retired Canadian citizen living in Thailand with a Thai family?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Extension Immigration Procedures Thai Visa Types Expatriate Living in Thailand

Apr 21, 2018

7 years ago

Luc ********

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I am a Canadian citizen living in Thailand with a Non-Immigrant -O-visa ( multiple entries). My wife and daughter who also live in Thailand with me are Thai citizen. My question : what  could be the best visa for me ?  Should I renew again my Non-Immigrant O visa ?  I am 68 years old, retired.  Thank you for your advice.

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A Canadian citizen residing in Thailand with a Non-Immigrant -O-visa is considering the best visa options, particularly regarding extensions or alternatives suitable for retirees. It is noted that while various visas often referred to as retirement visas exist (such as the Non-Immigrant O-A and O-X), they do not permit work in Thailand. Some advice includes applying for a one-year Extension of Stay based on marriage, requiring a specific bank balance or income verification, or continuing with a retirement-related extension depending on eligibility.

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Tod *********

@Arissara **********

. Keep your conversations on the group so everyone can benefit AND please post in english too. :)

Thanx (y)

7 years ago

Arissara ***********

Tod Daniels.. OK I'm sorry, I will keep the conversation in the group.🙏😊

7 years ago

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Luc ********

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Thank you, Robert ; but retired does not mean inactive.

7 years ago

Richard *******

Retired: Adjective: having left one's job and ceased to work.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Agree, but the mentioned type of the visa or extension of stay is employment prohibited.

7 years ago

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Robert *******

There are four different things randomly named as retirement visa, no idea which one you prefer. But on all four it is not allowed to work, after all you claim you are retired.

7 years ago

Luc ********

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If I have a retirement visa, am I allowed to work ?

7 years ago

Phil *******

No, can not work in Thailand on retirement extension.

Can work if have marriage visa extension and work permit

7 years ago

Marty *********

My visa clearly states “employment prohibited”.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Non Immigrant O multiple or Single entry based on over 50 year of age, Non Immigrant O-A visa, Non Immigrant O-X visa or Extension of Stay based on being over 50 years of age are all named retirement visa just for the ease of naming something. Retirement Visa does actually not exist in Thailand.

7 years ago

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Phil *******

If you have the funds it is quicker and there are fewer documents to produce and checks made if you apply for a retirement extension.

7 years ago

Luc ********

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thank you for your advice

7 years ago

Richard *******

The first time I applied for 1 year extension, I applied based on marriage. The next year I switched to retirement as the paperwork is much less and I easily met the monthly income figure on my pension.

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Robert *******

Easy way is to visit Thai Immigration office and apply for 1 year Extension of Stay based on marriage. You need 400.000 Thb on a bank account in Thailand on your name or 40.000 Thb monthly income certified by your embassy. Alternative is based on retirement but than you need 800.000 Thb on bank account or 65.000 Thb monthly income or a combination of both with minumum 800.000 Thb.

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