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What is the best visa option for returning to Thailand after a retirement visa and planning to renew it later?
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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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?
It sounds like you have the 800K THB in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months, correct?
Wiliam *******
OP@Benjamin *****
not at rhis time, since the Covid situation and didnt know when i would be returning.Wiliam *******
OPThanks! 👍
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
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 
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?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?)
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.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? Chris *******
@Benj****
you can apply for Non-O (retirement) outside of Thailand?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. Chris *******
@Benj****
Cheers. Thanx for your help.Activity
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