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Which visa should I apply for if I want to retire in Thailand with a one-way ticket?

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Jun 24, 2021

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If  I come to Thailand  for retirement or long term and buy a one way ticket, which Visa should  I  apply  for?

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For retirement in Thailand with a one-way ticket, you should consider applying for a Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, which is a long-stay retirement visa. Alternatively, you could enter Thailand on a 45-day visa exemption that can be extended, then apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa. To qualify for the O-A Visa, you need to prove financial stability with a bank account demonstrating 800,000 Baht, along with medical and police clearances, and you must also purchase Covid insurance.

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Linda *********

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I would rather wait until I get there to open my account, I will have more money then.

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Linda *********

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What should I do to only be able to buy a one way ticket?

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Linda *********

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I'm so confused.

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Tommy **********

Or this, then apply for your retirement visa. Contact

@Pat *****************

, AW Business, she speaks English, is very knowledgable and can assist you with all your visa questions and needs.

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Adam *******

A platinum Visa with unlimited funds

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Linda *********

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for what?

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Braulio *********

Correct!

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Joe ***********

You can also go to Thailand on an Exempt 45 day entry - Extend 30 days... Go to Thai Immigration and apply for a Non Imm O 90 day Visa. Open a Thai Bank Account in your name only - deposit 800,000 Baht wait 45 to 60 days and then apply for a one year Extension of Stay based in the O Visa.

Currently under Covid entry rules you must also buy Covid-19 Insurance

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Does this require me to buy a return ticket? I don't want to buy a round trip ticket.

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@Joe **********

this makes me happy, thank you 😊

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Joe ***********

I left out must be age 50 or. above

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@Joe **********

I'm that!

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correct

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You can apply for a Non Immigrant O-A Visa (one year Multi-Entry) Long Stay "Retirement" at a Thai Embassy or Consulate (mostly done online now). You do this before you leave your Home Country.. Financial proof is the Equivalent of 800,000 Baht in an account in your name also located in your Home Country Bank. You also must get a medical clearance and a police clearance (nothing complicated). Plus buy Covid Insurance and General medical insurance. The particulars are listed on the Thai Embassy Website serving your country.

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how do I get police clearance? Local police or FBI?

What do I need to do to get medical clearance?

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USPS. If you’re in a city there will be one that offers finger printing.

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Benjamin ******

A non-O visa based on being over 50, OR a mulitple entry Non-OA visa

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