What is the best visa option for returning to Thailand after a retirement visa and planning to renew it later?

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Jul 18, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi folks, left Thailand a year and half ago with a retirement Visa which i had been renewing for about 6 years. Planning on returning this October for a 6 month stay. What would be my best Visa option with intent on renewing my retirement Visa sometime in January which was my previous renewal date. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on the best visa option for returning to Thailand after a year and a half, with plans to stay for six months and renew their retirement visa in January. A comment suggests entering on a single-entry Non-O visa and applying for a one-year extension based on retirement when there are 45 days left on the entry stamp.

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Benjamin ******

I recommend entering on a single entry Non-O visa based on being over 50. When there is 45 days remaining on the entry stamp (30 days for some immigration offices ) apply for a one year extension of stay based on retirement.

It sounds like you have the 800K THB in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months, correct?

3 years ago

Wiliam *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

not at rhis time, since the Covid situation and didnt know when i would be returning.

3 years ago

Wiliam *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks! 👍

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Wiliam ******

When you arrive in Thailand on a Non-O visa based on being retired (assuming your consulate sells them), you will have to bring 800K THB in a Thai bank account, marked as being transferred from overseas, and let it season for 2 months

3 years ago

Jeff ******

@Benjamin *****

Just out of curiosity, if he did have the 800k already in a bank, would he still need to prove it was transferred from overseas?

3 years ago

James ********

@Jeff *****

no ...he would have his Thai bank print out a twelve month report of his account balance to use with his one year extension of stay as retiree.

3 years ago

Stephen *****

@James *******

Is applicable for first time apply the visa? If bank report transactions less than 12 months and more than 2 months, is it OK for prove?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Stephen ****

I have never seen someone get either an in country Non-O visa or a year extension (even the first time) with less than 12 months incoming transfers. They make you use banked money the first time

3 years ago

Jeff ******

@James *******

Thanks. So, is the rule that you must either show the money was transferred in from overseas or that it was in your account for at least 12 months? (Sorry, should I make a new post instead of asking here?)

3 years ago

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Jeff ******

Chris *******

@Benj****

you can apply for Non-O (retirement) outside of Thailand?

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Chris ******

You should be able to these days. Most consulates are selling them, to my knowledge. I know they are issuing Certificate of Entries for them.

3 years ago

Chris *******