I want to.report on my successful out come getting a retirement 1y r visa today from Korat immigration
First of all the office is friendly and super helpful.
the facts:
-Entered last week of November 2022 as tourist from Australia
- opened a bank account using an agent. Same agent quoted me 28,000 to process the retirement visa and i thought i give it a try on my own
- December i went to the immigration office in korat and asked what i needed to do for the visa and they gave me all the forms and supporting document i needed to submit. They mentioned i was to be in Thailand 50 days or something before i submit the application which required 30 day extension
- I deposited 800,000 baht
- early January i went for the 30 day extension and soon after i went again to process the retirement visa
-submitted all necessary passport and bank book copies, the filled application and the TM30 documents. They granted 90 days retirement provision and asked me to go back before the 90 days is over
- went there today re-submitted all the above mentioned with a new bank book updated. 1 year visa granted today
Other facts: i had to leave the country in February and i asked for re-entry permit from immigration which was granted. Today they told me j bad to do the 90 days report either in person or online. Also told me i was eligible to apply for residents certificate
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their successful experience of obtaining a 1-year retirement visa from Korat immigration. After entering Thailand as a tourist, they navigated the requirements by opening a bank account, submitting necessary documents, and fulfilling the 50-day stay rule. They also mention receiving a re-entry permit and the process for reporting every 90 days. The conversation includes queries from other expats about the process, the helpfulness of immigration offices, and the requirements for a residence certificate.
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