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What is the cost of obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
Retirement VisaVisa CostsThailand ImmigrationNon-O VisaExpat Life in ThailandVisa ApplicationExtension of Stay based on Retirement
TLDR : Answer Summary
The cost for obtaining a retirement visa (Non-O visa) in Thailand varies significantly based on several factors including location, whether it’s processed through an embassy or an agent, and any additional services availed. Basic fees can range from around 2000 THB when applied in Thailand, to approx. 70€ in Europe and $80 in the USA for initial 90-day visas. Additionally, the one-year extension of stay based on retirement may cost around 1900 THB. Some respondents indicated costs for agency fees reaching up to $1300 or more, depending on the services provided.
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Greg ***********
the fee for the application to the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa in Europe is 70.- Euro, in the USA it is $80.oo. The fee for the application to the "1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on Retirement" in Thailand is 1900 THB . . . . . . . . . it all depends on WHAT you mean when you say "retirement visa", because it can mean 7 different visa or stay permits
J ****************
Ad on facebook recently, place in pattaya called J&E Concierge that will do it all
Blake *********
J Thomas Cathey they are a rip off with no guarantee or refund for failure
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Mike *************
Did evisa process 2 weeks ago from US. First step is getting 90 days. It was $80 USD from Washington DC Thai embassy.
Frazer ************
Your soul
Ralphy *****
Get from your own country
Tony *************
It depends on who you have to bribe to obtain it I want to get a DTV Visa they’re only 10,000 Thai baht next the agent whose fee is 12,000 then 31,000 😱for 6 month thai cookery classes that’s a grand total of 53,000 Thai baht not bad seeing that the visas it self is only 10,000 glad there’s no one jumping on the band wagon and fleecing people I wonder how much cookery classes were before this Visa came into being 🤪🤯
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Tony Fairbrother Are cooking classes still a valid reason for soft power visa?
Tony *************
Jim Davis yes
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Takiyah *************
I paid an agent im Hua Hin $1300
Paid it in 2 or 3 installments and it was for 1 year.
Paid it in 2 or 3 installments and it was for 1 year.
Bob **********
Takiyah Baskerville you got robbed
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Bob D'Andrea it really depends on when and where. It was cheaper but nowadays expensive. And where is matter too. In some places, immigration is hard hit. so it is expensive. And also when bank open is included, also price goes up. I asked before more than 10 agencies and they all offered similar price.
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Takiyah Baskerville it’s ฿2000 about $64 USD.
Jim *******
Takiyah Baskerville That is about the price from zero (tourist exemption 60 days) to O retirement 1 year extenson, via agencies.
Mike **********
Takiyah Baskerville you paid in dollars ?
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Michel *******
For 3 months 70€ for 1 year 165€
Michel *******
Why I just pay for my retirement 90 days visa 70€ and the embassy told me that the next visa for 1 year is 165€
Bob **********
Michel Kiria you can’t get an extension out of Thailand,it’s 1900 baht
Steve *******
Bob D'Andrea He's talking about the 90 days Non Imm O for €77 and the 1 year Non Imm OA for €165. His information is correct.
Michel *******
Exactly
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Bob **********
Michel Kiria what are you talking about ??this is bad information
Steve *******
Bob D'Andrea Non Imm O and Non Imm OA. Correct information
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Thai *******
50 Google your requirements lol
Andy **********
They ask evey question possible but don't bother googling it ??
Mike *************
Andy MusgroveYet you guys have no problems posting dickhead comments when someone's asking a question in a group created for people with questions.
Who's worse?
Who's worse?
Thai *******
Mike Deslauriers they really don't let you know exactly what there surcomstanc are to give them a correct answer the reason why there is so many incorrect replies
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Andy **********
Thai Luvin 💯
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Dave **********
Is there a Thailand company that's helps expats retire there...
Help with getting visa...setting up banking....international drivers license....insurance....and finding condo....ect...?
Thanks
Help with getting visa...setting up banking....international drivers license....insurance....and finding condo....ect...?
Thanks
Blake *********
Dave Forndron many companies and agents. I used Naviya Sooksai for 38k she handled everything easily
Khayaw **********************
Dave Forndron Have many visaagent , from 16.000 to 33.000 bath , from 1. time .
If you not have the 800.000 , to stay in the bank , yourself.
If you not have the 800.000 , to stay in the bank , yourself.
Lynnette *******
Dave Forndron easy to get Non-O visa before you arrive. Open bank account. Put money in. Apply for 12 month extension based on retirement. You get your international driver's permit in your home country, not Thailand. Property agents can help you find a condo.
Rudi ***********
Lynnette Munoz Even with an international driving permit, you're only allowed to drive in Thailand for 90 days. Don't forget that.
MJ *********
Lynnette Munoz u can’t get a DL in Thailand?
Lynnette *******
MJ Spicoli international driver's permit is obtained in your home country. He didn't ask about a Thai driving licence.
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Jim *******
Lynnette Munoz The OP wants an One Stop Shop while (unknowingly) spreading it over at least 3 different entities from Thai government, non governmentrelated visa agencies and commercial open market real estate agencies. None of them related in any way.
Dave **********
Lynnette Munoz thank you
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John **********
Depends where you apply. In Thailand its 2000 baht
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how long will it take in Thailand please .John **********
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If you are in Thailand on a tourist stamp then you need 15 days left on your stamp to apply plus 800k baht in a Thai bank account in your name. If you don't have a bank account already get the 90 day Non-O visa before you come as it's much easier to open a bank account than as a touristReply to
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