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What visa should I get for moving to Koh Samui and working remotely for UK clients?
Koh SamuiVisa OptionsNon-Immigrant O VisaRetirement VisaRemote WorkFreelance VisaThailand ImmigrationExpat Life
Mar 15, 2024
2 years ago
Sarah *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi
I’m looking to move to Koh Samui in January for 6 months initially with a view of long term.
I’m planning on working remotely freelance for UK clients.
What visa would you recommend I get?
I was thinking of a retirement visa? I’m 57 years old. Is it better to organise a visa once I’m here and should I hire a visa agent to help?
Any insights would be appreciated 😁
Thank you 🙏🏻
I’m looking to move to Koh Samui in January for 6 months initially with a view of long term.
I’m planning on working remotely freelance for UK clients.
What visa would you recommend I get?
I was thinking of a retirement visa? I’m 57 years old. Is it better to organise a visa once I’m here and should I hire a visa agent to help?
Any insights would be appreciated 😁
Thank you 🙏🏻
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is planning to move to Koh Samui for 6 months and work remotely for UK clients. They are considering a retirement visa but others highlight that a Non-Immigrant O Visa is a better option. It allows an initial application before moving and prohibits working under a retirement visa. Suggestions include applying for the Non-Immigrant O Visa online from their home country, ensuring they have necessary documentation like proof of funds and accommodation.
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Christopher ********
Can’t work on retirement visa.
John **********
Be aware that a retirement visa is work prohibited. You can't work on it other than illegally
Sarah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
ah thank you for the confirmation. I will look at retiring then. It’s about time🙏🏻Steve *******
@Sarah ******
Get the Non Imm O visa(commonly referred to as a retirement visa) in the UK. You dont need to be retired to get the visa but it prohibits working in ThailandReply to
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-faqSarah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Etincelle *********
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Sarah *******
ORIGINAL POSTERIs this the best visa option if I want to live in Thailand for say 8 months then back to Uk for 4 months and repeat?
Deniz *********
@Sarah ******
I think so. But it would be better to extend it before leaving Thailand. Then you don't need to do all the stuff again. Extend it and let them give you a reentry stamp before leaving Thailand .
Sarah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Deniz ********
thank you so much. That is really helpful 🙏🏻Deniz *********
@Sarah ******
you are welcome.I hope so. If someone wants to give further information or correct my information, then I would be thankful. 🌹
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Deniz *********
Apply for a non immigrant O Visa in your country( online on Thai E Visa)
- photo of yourself and the passport
-photo of your ID card( evidence of your location of living)
- flight information ( date of flight and the flight number)
- accomodation in Thailand
- evidence of finances : 800 000 Baht, 3 Bank reports of the the last 3 months
It is very easy to do that from your country.
Then you will get a 3 month visa. Once you are in Thailand you will go to immigration office and apply for a 1 year Visa. Non immigrant O Visa.
- photo of yourself and the passport
-photo of your ID card( evidence of your location of living)
- flight information ( date of flight and the flight number)
- accomodation in Thailand
- evidence of finances : 800 000 Baht, 3 Bank reports of the the last 3 months
It is very easy to do that from your country.
Then you will get a 3 month visa. Once you are in Thailand you will go to immigration office and apply for a 1 year Visa. Non immigrant O Visa.
Sarah *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Deniz ********
thank you so much for your clear response. It does sound straight forward…so once I’m in Thailand I would transfer the 800 000 Baht from my UK bank account into a bank in Thailand? I read that it’s best to have an account with The Bank of Bangkok when it comes to transferring?Deniz *********
@Sarah ******
you are welcome. Yes when you are in Thailand and apply for a one year non immigrant O Visa then you have to transfer it to a Thai bank.But now you should only approve that you have that money on your account where you live now , in your country. (800 000 Baht=
X- pounds)
Chris *******
@Deniz ********
I'm sorry but just to be clear.The 90 day non-o is the visa based on retirement.
You then do 1 yr extensions off that original visa.
A 1yr visa is an OA and only obtained in your home country.
Two different things and different requirements.
Deniz *********
It is all about the non immigrant O visa in this discussion.
Nobody talked about OA VISA.
Nobody talked about OA VISA.
Deniz *********
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Deniz *********
@Chris ******
yes everything was clearReply to
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