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What is the best way to apply for a Thai retirement visa from the UK, and can you recommend any agencies?

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Nov 2, 2023

2 years ago

Valerie **********

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Hello everyone! Anyone applied for Thai retirement visa from the Uk? Any agency you’d recommend?

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The post discusses applying for a Thai retirement visa from the UK, asking for recommendations for agencies. Comments suggest various options including using Mots Services or doing it independently through the Royal Thai Embassy in London. There's also discussion about requirements such as having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank, and concerns about a new tax law affecting expats starting in 2023.

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2 years ago

Wyn **********

DIY in your home Country then maybe use agent to extend if needed.

2 years ago

Valerie **********

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@Wyn *********

how long does it take without agent, is it as simple and quick? Many thanks to all!

2 years ago

Valerie **********

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Thanks! Anyone impacted/ concerned by this new tax law taking place in 2023?

2 years ago

Andi ***********

@Valerie *********

It is enforceable from income starting Jan 1st 2024. There is still no clear details on the practicality of the new ruling. I heard 2025 would be when any required tax payments need to be made on 2024 income.

2 years ago

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Andi ***********

John *********

@Valerie *********

We did it a few months ago in UK, took 1 week for O-A.

2 years ago

Wyn **********

@Valerie *********

if you apply like 2 months before you then have 90 days to enter Thailand and the day you arrive that's when the visa starts.You can get 2 years out of it without having to deposit money in a Thai bank account.

2 years ago

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Wyn **********

Dawn ********

Yes we applied from uk

2 years ago

Graham ******

Have you got 800k in a Thai bank in your name, if so do it yourself for 2000B then extend for 12 months for 1900B? If you're applying "from the UK" check the eVisa website for requirements.

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2 years ago

Vernon *********

Just do it yourself on the Royal Thai Embassy London website.

2 years ago

Valerie **********

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Thanks! Any in chiang mai?

2 years ago

Simon *********

If your here Mots or Cambodia visa on soi buakau

2 years ago