For those that are in the same situation. I carry a US and a UK passport. Is one or the other better to use when applying for long term or retirement visa for Thailand.
1,969
views
3
likes
67
all likes
34
replies
0
images
12
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around whether to use a US or UK passport for applying for a long-term or retirement visa in Thailand. Participants note that neither passport offers significant advantages, though some suggest that using a passport with a longer expiration date can be beneficial. It's also mentioned that the choice of immigration office could impact the application process, specifically concerning financial requirements. The conversation also highlights various visa options, including the LTR visa, which may not require as much financial proof compared to others. Additionally, the benefits of the US Treaty of Amity for Americans in purchasing property are briefly touched upon.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Check if eligible for LTR first. By far the best visa. And if no - see if they offer O-X visa. I think UK does, not sure about USA. Gets rid of the 800k silliness
that… depends entirely on your passport. Aussies don’t need to bring any $. Zero. Just need to show it in their bank at home. Their deal seems the best. I’m Canadian and it requires the $3M OR $1.8M in Thailand initially. And seems dubious as to what is required after year 1. And show $45k CAD income.
So LTR is clearly optimal as retirees don’t need to being in any $.
yeah I agree you can show it your home country so definitely would suit some people . I am personally going to do the multi entry retirement visa next month when I'm in Thailand
if you can do the 65k monthly deposit method it makes a lot of sense. Cost is 5700 annually for multi entry retirement ext, so it’s reasonable. But if having 800k tied up at 0.25 percent costs people over 40k baht annually in missed opportunity. On top of the 5700. That doesn’t make much financial sense. So paying and agent 18k or so for multi entry retirement extensions makes better financial sense
my situation is a little different as I am not planning on retirement in Thailand just extended break for over a year. So 800k I will just spend because will not be renewing visa . As I say my situation is different from most peole
meeting the financial requirements is a condition of the retirementirement extension. This is before and after your application. If you no longer meet the financial requirements , then you will technically be on overstay.
I personally have never heard of this happeneing before but that doesn't mean that it hasn't.
you likely haven't heard of it ever happening because it likely never has. Nobody comes to check your 800k balance and if you are not renewing, it won't be relevant. The only way he would be on overstay if is his visa were revoked... which is not gonna happen. Follow here for more fun travel hacks.
I was referring to the treaty of amity America has with Thailand which is only for USA citizens in Thailand it was signed in 1966.... Mark commented below about it as I couldnt rememebr the treaty info. :)
I think you will find Jomtien is the only office in the country that require seasoned funds (2 months) to apply for a Non Immigrant O in country.
Reply to
Andy ********
Reply
Chris ***********
Neither embassy provides income letters so no. It's more about which immigration office you use, some allow 800k for retirement non o same day, some require 800k 2 months in the bank.
Chris ***********
So no not free to use...
Chris ***********
For non o over 50 2 months before and 3 months after 800K...the other months over 400k
currently live in CR. Been here two years doing the 90 day visa runs. So get that part. Rules is rules. Follow them or suffer the consequences. Thank again