Answered9 years ago
What is the process for obtaining a retirement visa at the Thai Embassy in Yangon?
Anybody have experience with getting a retirement visa at the Thai Embassy Yangon ?
Answer summary
Users discuss the challenges of obtaining a retirement visa (Non-Immigrant Type O-A) at the Thai Embassy in Yangon. It appears that the embassy does not issue this visa type, instead providing 90-day single entry Non-O visas for those over 50. Additional requirements for the Non-O-A visa include a medical certificate and police background check. Confusion exists regarding the availability of retirement visa applications in Yangon, with users recommending visiting a consulate known to issue the visa.
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Tod *********
@Caroline *******
, You are confusing a couple things. No consulate in S/E Asia will issue a Non-Immigrant Type O-A (Long Stay) visa to someone who isn't a resident of the country where you're applying for it. People get those Non-O-A visas in their country before they wing their way to thailand. That visa requires a medical certificate and a police background check in addtion to meeting the financial requirements.Most people already in Thailand either go to a neighboring country and get a 90 day single entry Non-Immigrant Type-O visa <-(note there is no A after the O), then apply for a yearly extension of stay based on being over 50 (retirement) at the immigration office after that
Caroline ********
OPthanks a lot Tod - I got it now 😉
Tod *********
@Caroline *******
yep, that's what most people do, get a 90 day Non-O outside the country at a thai consulate and then apply for the yearly extension at the immigration office.Conversely you can apply for the 90 day Non-O inside the country at the immigration office as well. Depending on the particular office you use it goes under consideration anywhere from 14 days to a month before you go back and get it inked into your passport. I'd stop by the immigration office and see what they require to issue it. Sometimes it's easier to just leave the country and get one issued though :/ than make two trips to the immigration office just to get the 90 day Non-O.
Caroline ********
OPthanks for clarifying Tod - that means I will get a single entry non-immigrant-O Visa i.e. in Penang and can apply for a yearly extension in Phuket ?
Caroline ********
OPupdate : Thai Embassy Yangon is - as far as I found out - NOT issuing a non immigrant O-A visa (so called retirement visa)
Tod *********
@Caro****
, that appears to be just boiler plate info on the Non-O-A and not necessarily what a particular consulate requires.Hans *********
@Caroline *******
you‘re rightCaroline ********
OPclick "Thai Visa Information" on the page you mentioned ! different information same page )-:
Robert *******
Not sure where you get that info, but it is known that the website from the consulate in Penang is only available in Thai language: Here is their info page for a Non Immigrant O-A Visa:
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OPfrom the web page of the Thai Embassy Penang
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%20Visa%20requirements%20O-A.jpgRobert *******
Non Immigrant O-A visa is only issued at your country of residence.
Nigel *********
Come on
@Caro****
. You're not old enough to get a retirement visa. Who you trying to kid. 😊😊Caroline ********
OPPrince Charming 😘
Tod *********
AFAIK; the thai consulates here in S/E Asia will only issue 90 day single entry Non-O's based on being over 50 (retirement).
I googled around and couldn't find a single post about some one doing it in Yangon. :/
I'd say when in doubt, go to a consulate you're sure issues the visa.
I googled around and couldn't find a single post about some one doing it in Yangon. :/
I'd say when in doubt, go to a consulate you're sure issues the visa.
Robert *******
Strange, they not even mention based on retirement on their website, only family, ngo, medical, sports or judicial process.
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Thanks. good luck
Caroline ********
OPI keep on searching and will post the outcome
Robert *******
Nope, thats why I looked the website and got confused myself.
Caroline ********
OPyep very strange - any idea ?
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