What steps should I take to obtain a retirement or marriage visa in Thailand while currently residing in the US?

You should also state which part of Thailand you are going to live in as some immigration officers have different rules.

Thailand they did everything for me. They even do my 90 day stamp . Where are you in Thailand.

You clearly need to apply for the non-o based upon retirement when you are back in the USA.. then return to open a bank account and season funds in readiness for the 12-month extension.. personally I'd explore the possibility of switching to the married visa once your ducks are all in a row.. people say the retirement visa / extension is easier or less cumbersome in terms of the paper chase.. however the married visa / extension is not overly cumbersome anyway.. and imo being married to a Thai and want to live in Thailand permanently then it is going to be much easier long term if your permissions are based on marriage.. meaning if immigration requirements change or get more stringent in the future.. spouses of Thai citizens are likely to be less impacted or 'favoured' so to speak.. just my tuppence worth!

I know this is a visa group, but “alternatively, I can marry my Thai National girlfriend” should involve a lot more consideration than just getting a marriage visa.

this is an egg chicken problem

Just one ? Why is everyone advice different? Look at all the comments. There is no consistency. So you don’t know who is correct. IJS🤔🙄

If only 1 week

No way you can get marry there..I know

.Becours I have Thai wife

Where are you located if your in Pattaya my friend is awesome

You can get a letter from the United States embassy that allows you to open a bank account

Use your spouse address... your wife gonna be....simple

If you qualify for multiple different ones, look and see if you can qualify for the LTR wealthy pensioner. You have to get insurance, but you only have to check in once a year, your tax exempt you don’t need reentry visas, etc..

Go to a visa agent and let them sort it out

Go talk to a reputable visa agent in your area and get information. About 600$ and they will take care of you. Or get advice and go from there

Marriage visa more painful each year than a standard visa.

Just go for a standard retirement visa outside of Thailand and put the 0 in the bank when you are here next. Needs to be in the bank 4 months before your renewal so you have time.

You could do with a residency address but that can be done through a written agreement

Your better off seeing a agent they do it all for you got to pay more thow

Since you are not married yet and will be going back to the US....I suggest u apply for a 90days nonO retirement visa in the US ....after you get your nonO.....fly to thailand with that visa and start your journey of preparation of your 1yr extension.....1st priority is getting a thai bank acct within 30days of your arrival .....transfer your funds to thai bank acct and seasoned for 2mths to apply for 1yr extension before your 90days expires

Either way you go your visa here will expire- you will still have to leave and apply for another visa. You do not have to go back to the US to do it.

If you are married leave and apply for a 90 day NON-O visa for marriage get back into thailand open a bank account and start depositing funds as required by marriage visa for extension while they process your marriage visa - keep in mind its not quick they do home visits to make sure its a legit marriage

Unless you have a Non-immigrant visa you will struggle to open a bank account currently. The next time you plan to return to Thailand apply for a 90 day Non-O visa before you come. Once you arrive go to immigration and get a residence certificate (your girlfriend will need to register you as staying at her place, so get her to do that first) and then get a Thai SIM registered against your passport. With both of these visit a bank and request they open an account for you. Once you have the account transfer in a minimum of 800k baht from overseas and once it's been in the bank for 2 months apply for a 12 month extension of stay