Good morning. I'm an Australian citizen and I will be traveling to Cambodia for a one month stay, arriving on 18th March. My Cambodian visa expires 27th April. From there I want to travel to Chiang Mai and obtain a retirement visa. I know the steps to get this done including the 800,000baht deposit. I'm wondering when I should start the Thailand Visa procedure. Should I start the process now before I leave Australia, or can I easily obtain the Thai Visa while in Cambodia on the Cambodian Visa.
Thanks :-)
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An Australian citizen planning to travel to Cambodia for one month is inquiring about the optimal time to initiate the process for a Thailand retirement visa. They are uncertain whether to start the application in Australia prior to departure or to obtain the visa while in Cambodia. Responses suggested applying for the retirement visa (Non-O) in Australia for a 90-day entry window, or alternatively entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption and converting to the retirement visa afterward.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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