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What type of visa do I need to relocate to Bangkok from the U.K. long-term?
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I am thinking of going Bangkok in to possible relocate from the U.K.
What visa do I require for long term
I am thinking of going Bangkok in to possible relocate from the U.K.
What visa do I require for long term
Answer summary
The user inquires about the appropriate visa for long-term relocation to Bangkok from the U.K. Various comments suggest options such as the Non-Immigration O visa available for retirees aged 50+, and the process of obtaining a Thailand Pass for entry. There are discussions about the ease of the application process, particularly noting that one can enter on a tourist visa and then apply for a Non-O visa within Thailand, which can ultimately lead to a one-year extension based on retirement status.
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Robert *******
And time to stop this. If you want a visa please look at the information on application website
Visiting Thai Embassies or Consulates to apply for a visa is history in England.
If you found a visa that fits your purpose of stay and have more questions feel free to ask in a new topic.
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Visiting Thai Embassies or Consulates to apply for a visa is history in England.
If you found a visa that fits your purpose of stay and have more questions feel free to ask in a new topic.
Allan *******
Sorry seems Hull consult is now closed, I done it 18y ago. Look embassy site. But get the O visa first not the o/a visa.
Lyndon ************
The easiest way and if you're happy to put the 800k in a Thai bank, I would advise arriving on a 60 day tourist visa (easily extended 30 day, if needed) Open bank account, move money, then apply for a change of visa to 90 day non-o retirement 2000THB. Once the money has seasoned for two months, apply for a 12 months extension 1900THB. No additional insurance required for the Non-o once in country, where as the OA requires ongoing insurance for each extension and has to be applied for outside Thailand.
Before coming over, make an online appointment with your Embassy to request a 'Embassy Certified Copy of your passport' it will help when opening a bank account and some embassies have a long wait for appointments. If using a phone to view the UK embassy appointments, select 'desktop view' to see them correctly, otherwise it doesn't work...
Before coming over, make an online appointment with your Embassy to request a 'Embassy Certified Copy of your passport' it will help when opening a bank account and some embassies have a long wait for appointments. If using a phone to view the UK embassy appointments, select 'desktop view' to see them correctly, otherwise it doesn't work...
James ********
@Lyndon ***********
we have not recommended the OA visa to him.Lyndon ************
@James *******
I can't see how he'd apply for the non-o using this portal.Am I missing something?
Hence my thoughts that the TR60 would be easier and mentioning the major pitfall of the non-oa
James ********
@Lyndon ***********
not a prob...thanks for your reply
Gethin *******
@Lyndon ***********
Yep I did it this way.Far easier to do it in country than back in your own.
60 day tourist visa, extend by 30 and apply for the Non O based on retirement when you still have more than 15 days left on the 30 day extension. Then the 12 month extension to your Non O Visa.
Gives you time to find a good place to live, sort out all the financial stuff and used to dealing with immigration.
Lloyd ********
the difference with that option is that then would have to show that the money came from overseas, if you get the non-o at home, then you do not have to show where the money came from
Lyndon ************
@Lloyd *******
yes and easily done with a letter from the bank, once you've moved the money. 100THB.And when moving his money using whichever transfer service, he should select the purpose as 'long stay retirement in Thailand'
James ********
The Thailand Pass is obtained here...
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James ********
When in Thailand you apply to obtain a one year extension as retired.
Be sure to ask your local Thai immigration office for their list of extension requirements.
This is a sample of what's required...
Be sure to ask your local Thai immigration office for their list of extension requirements.
This is a sample of what's required...
James ********
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@Lloyd *******
suggested obtain the Non O visa as retiree age 50+ using the evisa online portal.Edgar *********
@Lyndon ***********
Did you sign with an account? You need to create an account and sign in then you will get the selectionsEdgar *********
@Lyndon ***********
or Long Stay (O-A)Lyndon ************
@Edgar ********
yes but Lloyd and James are recommending the non-o retirement. I can't see how he'd apply for that using this portal.
Am I missing something?
Edgar *********
@Lyndon ***********
It is not the non-O retirement it is the Non-Immigration Retirement O visaEdgar *********
@Lyndon ***********
Long Stay (10years) foreigners age 50 and older and Family (O-X)Edgar *********
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Adam **********
OP@Edgar ********
but I don’t have Thai spouseJames ********
@Edgar ********
thank you...😊Adam **********
OP@James *******
is there a link for the evisa portalJames ********
@Adam *********
see link Edgar kindly posted below to Thai evisa website online application..James ********
You will need a Thailand Pass to enter Thailand...watch for any changes in its requirements in coming months.
Robbie ********
Retirement or Non 0
Adam **********
OPI am
Not married or have Thai dependents
I do not plan to work
Not married or have Thai dependents
I do not plan to work
Adam **********
OPNo is the answer
Lloyd ********
Are you over 50 ?
Lloyd ********
Then applying for a single entry Non-O visa based on being over 50 is your best start. That will give you 90 days to sort out banking etc and to season the 800k baht you will need for the year long extension.
Lloyd ********
It is totally branch dependent, but once you ask around, someone will know which is easiest where you live
Adam **********
OP@Lloyd *******
thank you, is setting up a bank account a simple process?Adam **********
OPLloyd ********
Will you want to work here?
Lloyd ********
Are you married to a Thai, do you have any Thai dependents?
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