Hi. My wife & I, both 50+ are interested in getting Thai retirement visas. We have US passports and are currently in the US. We plan to travel to Thailand in mid-July. My understanding is that to get a Non-Immigrant OA one needs to have a Thai bank account already in place and funded. We will begin that process once we arrive.
My question is - what type of visa should we get initially to get into the country and one which gives us enough time to do what needs to be done for the Non-Immigrant OA? Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user and their wife, both over 50, plan to obtain Thai retirement visas (Non-Immigrant OA) after traveling to Thailand. They seek initial visa advice for their entry into the country, while clarifying requirements around having a Thai bank account for funding. Comments provide insights on alternative visa options, clarifying misconceptions regarding bank account requirements for the OA visa, and discussing the feasibility of joint account funds.
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