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What is the proper procedure for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand after moving from the USA?

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Jun 27, 2018

8 years ago

Phil *****

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I’m moving to Thailand from USA. I would want a retirement visa. Would I go there get a visa exempt for 30 days , extend it for another 30 while applying for the retirement visa? Is this the proper procedure?

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To obtain a retirement visa in Thailand after moving from the USA, you can either secure a Non-Immigrant O-A multi-entry visa from a Thai consulate before departing, which grants you a one-year stay, or initially arrive on a 30-day visa exemption and apply for an extension while processing your retirement visa. Some suggest it is best to get a tourist visa or Non-Immigrant visa before leaving the US due to certain rules on visa issuance. Once in Thailand, you can seek to convert your tourist visa to a retirement visa, but it is crucial to verify your specific circumstances and requirements beforehand.

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Tod *********

This post outlines the three types of visas and extensions that are commonly called a "retirement visa"

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8 years ago

Tod *********

@Phil ****

you should make a new topic asking about it, BUT the short answer is you can apply for it from a thai consulate in the USA.

The only consulates that issue the 10 year Non-O-X visa are Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington DC.

Look on their website to see the requirements.

8 years ago

Phil *****

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Ty Tod . I was looking to get the 10’year retirement visa. I’m over 50 & meet the financial requirements with money in the bank. No income until next year when I receive social security but not enough for income requirements unless money in the bank is good enough for the visa. I am thinking of moving there as soon as my Social security benefits start. Can I get this visa in Thailand while I’m on the visa exempt status? Or should I apply for 10 year visa in USA if that is possible? Sorry I probably didn’t explain clearly

Kailash ********

ok sorry will do

Tod *********

, make a topic, ask your questions and people will give you the right answers. It's the way the group works :)

8 years ago

Kailash ********

Hey Tod how do you want to connect?

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Bob **********

My friend just moved to Chiang Mai and is doing this now first 90 days then after 45 days apply for your retirement

8 years ago

Robert *******

Easiest option is to apply for the Non Immigrant O-A (long stay) visa before you come to Thailand. On entry you get stamped in for 1 year, the visa is multiple entry for the first year, so freedom of travel and if you enter just before of on the valid until date on the visa you still get 1 year of stay, so you can use this visa for almost 2 years inside Thailand to look around, get things sorted and than apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay if you like to stay longer.

8 years ago

Terary **********

I think you will want/need to get a standard tourist visa from outside of Thailand and have it converted to the O visa (retirement). I am not 100% sure. But you will want to know for sure before you come. I think there maybe some goofy rule about Visa are only issued outside of Thailand. With my Non-B visa (don't let the name fool you, it stand for Non Immigration 'B' visa), had to get a tourist visa, and have it converted.

8 years ago

Al *******

Or you could obtain a non imm o-a multi entry visa via a Thai Consulate or the Embassy prior to leaving the US.

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