Hi all I’m 55 and in the Uk would I be able to get a Visa ASAP I have no family in Thailand I am getting a lot of mixed advice/ bullshite
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The user is inquiring about obtaining a visa to move to Thailand swiftly, expressing frustration over inconsistent advice. Comments suggest various visa types available, including the TR visa and alternatives like Non-O or tourist visas. Discussions highlight the current visa rules amid COVID-19, including quarantine requirements and embassy procedures in the UK. Users advise contacting the Thai Embassy directly for accurate information and share experiences about applying for different visa types under the present restrictions.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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Do NOT use an agent. You can do everything yourself. If you’re retired and make over 65k (Bhat) a month. You don’t need 800 or 400k in a bank account. You just need proof with a notarized letter from your embassy to verify your monthly income.
Pm me I can help you getting visa to come in to Thailand
David ***********
Hi Simon. I’ve just done TR VISA (60+30) from UK. Just finalising my COE and flying out mid Dec. It’s all pretty straight forward - just takes a while so you have to be patient. Happy to talk you through it if you want - DM me. As it happens I’m also in Leeds 😃
I didn’t book anything before applying for 60 day VISA. VISA online application asks for flight details so I just went on Emirates website, selected a flight but before paying I just printed the itinerary and attached that to the application. 60 day VISA online application process doesn’t ask for ASQ details. You need to book & confirm flights and ASQ to complete the final stage of COE. Hope that helps.
sorry but I don’t even know how to DM you 😂if you could help me I would really appreciate it ps I live in Cookridge I’m from Horseforth I could come and meet you with my I pad
Small world, I’m only in Yeadon. Coffee sounds like a great idea. I’m real busy today but tomorrow is no problem.
Polly ****************
Wish you were near us I’m no good at any of this.I just heard that myself and my partner can’t share a room in hotel to quarantine as we are not married.we own a condo in Phuket jointly also everyth8ng in Uk joint.
If you want a long term option. Get tourist visa and then use an agent to buy a retirement visa when you’re here ( around £800 for a year). If you want a short term option just get a tourist visa.
I watch a lot of YouTube videos from Integrity Legal, and the message I’m getting is that, owing to the complexity of the new requirements and the really delicate timing involved and the expensive pitfalls, you’re probably going to save money by hiring professionals.
Milena **********
Hi! PLease DM me for more information. It is possible to enter Thailand by receiving a medical tourist visa via Oriental Bamboo Language School.
Steve *********
London embassy closed until 8th. Still processing, but might be slower responding.
no mate but I’m talking to a guy from my town says he got his visa and will help me so just waiting for him to get back to me 🙏I’ve offered to go see him with iPad to sort it I will add you to fb messenger and keep you informed
You have to ask yourself can You stay locked up for 15 days.And pay for the privilege.
Nick *******
all everyone had to do was do it early, once... plenty of current and future value in getting into a country that realised that. What if the next novel virus also has a 1% death rate but later we discover also makes everyone lose all their limbs... Thailand passed the relative fire drill with flying colours
Nick *******
yeah the pandemic killed actual foreign tourism but if you're coming on a solid long-stay plan and an optimist, once you're in you're free to relax on a deserted tropical beach or mountain instead of being cooped up in the cold dark British winter. It's probably cheaper than post-cyclical lockdown therapy.
Keith *********
Thailand not for me at the moment been going for years I'll wait for virus to settle down
Yes you can get a tourist visa. 60+ 30 day extension but you can't change visa once you're there and you have to do your 15 night quarantine.
Nick *******
Pretty sure it was only the STV - not the TR - which cannot be converted - from what I've read, STV holders will have no choice but to either leave when it's up, overstay, or get lucky with amnesty/covid extensions at that time. Not an issue if the vaccines work but a potentially very expensive problem if they don't.
yeah it seems the STV was designed for long stays, not for tourism, but long stays will be better off on the shorter TR
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(unless the pandemic is no longer an issue for visa runs in 9 months)
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Lee *********
David Broadfoot. I know, we established 2 days ago that they'd yet again moved the goalposts.
Jennifer ********
David Broadfoot Alright, but the resumption of issuing the TR visa, with specific Covid related requirements, is new/recent, just started a month or so ago. Before that the STV was the only way to get in as a tourist, and it had heavier financial requirements and was offered only to select countries that had Covid somewhat under control. With the current TR visa many countries that were left off the STV are now able to enter, the financial burden is lowered and it's being processed pretty quickly. Apparently they're going all in with getting tourism somewhat restarted.
, must be another bloomin change. I helped a friend get his visa a week ago and that's what it said then. The changes come so fast. Sorry for the mistake.
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Kevin *******
Depends when looking to go. Can get a tourist visa at moment from UK but my understanding is not a retirement visa yet as not processing. I’m going out this Saturday but in non-O as have family and was told not processing retirement so that was my best option for now
yes they are closed. They are doing everything via email. If looking forward tourist visa then you can apply online through London website. You then need to send your passport to obtain visa and then process your COE