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What steps should I take to get a retirement visa for Thailand two years from now?
I'm looking too retire in two years I will need some help getting my visa, where do I start?
Answer summary
To start the process of obtaining a retirement visa for Thailand in two years, consult your Thai embassy's website for initial information. Consider applying for the NON-O visa, which is a common option for individuals over 50, or the LTR-WP visa if you have passive income and meet the qualifications. It's suggested to stay updated on visa laws, as they can change over time, and familiarize yourself with the requirements. Joining relevant expat groups and forums can provide insights from others' experiences.
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Daryl *****
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Phil ******
@highlight embassy website is great
Kenneth *******
Wait 2 years and see the visa law in Thailand is week to week
Phillip *******
This site might be a good starting place then move on from there retirethailand.net
Paddy *********
‘to’ 🤦♂️
Bob **********
On your computer
Rob *******
Review many of the questions and answers in this great group to get a better overall understanding of the options and requirements from your country, and review your Thai Embassy's website.
BC ********
Somebody already gave info on the non-O based on over 50 age (which is a "retirement" visa) and the yearly extensions.
But the best retirement visa is almost alway overlooked because of "too unlikely to be wealthy enough" - bias.
Look into the LTR-WP visa if you're over 50 years and have passive income. This is the best one out here, and should be everybody's first step to look at.
It is NOT a difficult visa to get, and you apply with the BOI.
People like to label it as a difficult visa because they don't qualify for it.
"Being difficult to obtain" and "qualifying for a visa" are 2 completely different things.
IF you qualify for it, then look no further.
If not, then there is the non-O visa applied for outside of Thailand (your country) and annual extensions in Thailand is the most common option.
There are other possibilities, with their downsides but can be suitable for some for whatever personal reason.
But the best retirement visa is almost alway overlooked because of "too unlikely to be wealthy enough" - bias.
Look into the LTR-WP visa if you're over 50 years and have passive income. This is the best one out here, and should be everybody's first step to look at.
It is NOT a difficult visa to get, and you apply with the BOI.
People like to label it as a difficult visa because they don't qualify for it.
"Being difficult to obtain" and "qualifying for a visa" are 2 completely different things.
IF you qualify for it, then look no further.
If not, then there is the non-O visa applied for outside of Thailand (your country) and annual extensions in Thailand is the most common option.
There are other possibilities, with their downsides but can be suitable for some for whatever personal reason.
Warren ********
Ask travel agent
Jim *******
Warren Horton Travel agent? maybe the same if he asks his local fish&chips shop.
Donald **********
2 years is forever. I'd wait 3-4 months to see what the new laws are.
BC ********
Donald Crawford Absolutely disagree. There is no indication of any changes in the law.
And the most common one (non-o based on being over 50) has been around for ages.
Looking into it now will give him time to slowly get familiar with what's out here, the correct names, procedures, and also whose comments you can trust to be spot-on.
And the most common one (non-o based on being over 50) has been around for ages.
Looking into it now will give him time to slowly get familiar with what's out here, the correct names, procedures, and also whose comments you can trust to be spot-on.
Donald **********
BC Farang it's not just visa rules but rules in relation to Visas. I've lived here 6 years and now my bank Bangkok Bank and I believe Kasikorn are asking for deposits to supply bank account verification letters so it's the whole process that can change.
Greg ***********
BC Farang I must STRONGLY disagree. Nothing "has been around since ages" that remained unchanged. . . . . The application requirements for the Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa outside of Thailand have changed quite often during the recent years. There used to be a requirement to show only 5000 US Dollar in your bank account, yet nowadays it is three months of bank statements over a minimum of 24,600 US Dollar. . . . The 1-year multiple entry Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa got discontinued by October 2023. . . et cetera . . . To say that nothing ever changed, is simply not true
Lynnette *******
Donald Crawford there are no proposed "law" changes to visas.
Gary ***********
Lynnette Munoz maybe not but there is a review
Gary ***********
Graham Seal all visas are in review
Graham ******
@Gary **********
no there is not
Brandon ************
The website of your Thai embassy.
Bruce **********
OP@Brandon ***********
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