Can some one kindly advise the best steps to follow to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand please

I'm currently on vacation here and wish to move to Jomtien for the first year, I am from New Zealand.

I intend to rent a condo for first year then go from there 😊

If possible best actions and any pit holes to look for thanks.

All replies gratefully received.

Apologies in advance if redundant, but when you need to show the 500k THB for the DTV e-visa, does that need to be in a Thai bank account or, are you showing the equivalent amount in a US bank account for example? Thank you.

Hello All, I’m looking for the professional advice,

If I’m arriving to Bangkok without visa from Canada and get 60 days exemption visa, in the airport, can I change or ask right away to get retirement non 0 visa ?

Thank you for any help,🙏

Hi guys.

Travelling from UK.

Can I get a retirement visa in Thailand if I just enter with the standard visa you get on arrival 60days or should I get first a non imagination O visa 90 days and convert into a retirement visa..

Thank you.

My wife and I are presently on a 1 year ED Visa in Thailand. I'm 56 and my wife 51 years old, both Canadian. At the end of the ED Visa, I'm planning to switch to a Non-O Retirement Visa within Thailand. Can my wife be a "trailing spouse" on my Retirement Visa or does she need to get her own Retirement Visa? Can she use the same 800 000 baht that I already have in a Thai bank account to get her own Retirement Visa? We got married in Thailand, not Canada and have all paperwork in order.

I am going to apply for a non-o visa in Nakon Phanom and have been told I need to go to Mukdahan to apply for first time, not really sure why. I have the 800 k in the bank already 1 month. Not sure what documents are needed and would appreciate any information or advice. Example would be if I need a bank letter and account statement when first applying.

The 400k balance for marriage visa... Does it need to be in an account with JUST your name or can be shared account with wife?

I am returning to Thailand tomorrow on my multi entry O-A visa. The visa expires in mid Feb 2024. My question relates to the banked money component of my extension. I thought I did not need to put the 800k baht into a Thai bank, the same as when I got the O-A visa. But my local Immigration officer said I will need to bank the money, and the websites I have searched don't really address the extension requirements. Has anyone gone through this process and can confirm that I can leave my money in Aus for the extension. Thanks.

Thank you for reading and any replies. I am looking at OA retirement Visa options - 1. getting it in Australia will cost approximately 10000 baht plus the insurance requirement seems to be about 30000 baht..🤔

2. The other option is to come to Thailand on a 45 day Visa on arrival then pay somebody 30000 battery-> you get 15 months of retirement Visa, (tacked on to your 45 day free Visa entry), which includes a bank book and within that you have accident medical insurance ... is this all I need to do..??

Hello,

I entered on a 45 day Visa. I want to get a 90 day Retirement Visa. What are the qualifications or guidelines for that? Also, how much is the fee?

Thank you in advance