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What should I expect when entering Bangkok with a retirement visa?

Thailand Visa Rules Retirement Visa Non-Immigrant Visa Immigration Process Customs

Nov 29, 2018

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Hi Guys

This may sound silly but when I arrive in Bangkok with my retirement visa do i just go through customs as usual 

Thamk you for all your help

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When arriving in Bangkok with a retirement visa, you should proceed through customs as usual. Ensure your passport is inspected by Immigration officers before entering the customs area. Clarifications were made regarding the terminology used, emphasizing that there isn't a specific 'retirement visa' but rather the Non-Immigrant O or O/A visas associated with retirement.

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Tod *********

okay and I think

now knows what to do when he enters the country. Thanx all (y)

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Gregor **********

. .a millisecond too late 😄 . .

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thank you

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okay if you enter Thailand with a Non-Imm-O/A, make sure right after the immigration booth, that they stamped you in correctly. You will receive a one year permit of stay

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Al *******

If you are referring to a non imm o-a multi entry visa that you bought from a Thai embassy or consulate in your country, make sure you check the stamp to be sure they stamped you in for a year.

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thank you good.info

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myself I might sound silly now, yet there is nothing such as a "retirement visa". either you got a Non-Imm-O or O/A Visa based on retirement, or you are on an Extension of Stay based on Retirement. One is a "visa" and two is an "Extension of Permit of Stay"

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OA

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. .your passport will get inspected by Immigration officers, their booths are before the customs area

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Gregor **********

if you got nothing to declare, you can walk through customs in the green section quite normally

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thanks

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Yes.

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thanks mate

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