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What are the requirements and process for obtaining an O visa for retirees in Thailand if you don't meet financial criteria?

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@Terry *******

, I did have it happen to me once. The transfer went through Kasikorn, and then to my bank and showed up as a local transfer. I spent quite a while sitting in k-bank, getting the paper to show it was an international transfer. However, immigration never looked at it 😂

2 years ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining an O visa for retirees in Thailand if you don't meet financial criteria?

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@Jeffrey ******

if, when you transfer the money via wise, you select the "funds for long -term stay in Thailand" in the drop-down menu that asks for the reason for the transfer, it should be ok.

2 years ago

Is it necessary for my outward flight ticket to be within the initial 30 days in Thailand if I'm on a visa-exempt entry?

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As others have said, the tourist visa is the way to go. If you end up not getting it, extending for 30 days is easier than a border bounce.

2 years ago

Can I apply for a retirement visa with 800,000 baht in the bank while in Thailand without health insurance?

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Thank you for correcting my misinformation, folks. I'll remember to get it right next time.

2 years ago

Can I apply for a retirement visa with 800,000 baht in the bank while in Thailand without health insurance?

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The non OA has an insurance requirement. The non O does not.

2 years ago

What self-defense or alternative courses in Bangkok qualify for an education visa?

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I would stay away from Chiang Mai as the air pollution is ridiculous for a few months every year, and not that great the rest of the year.

2 years ago

Will a one-way ticket to Thailand cause issues upon arrival?

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@Richard *****

because the airlines can be held responsible for the cost of a return flight.

2 years ago

Will a one-way ticket to Thailand cause issues upon arrival?

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You don't give enough information for us to know. What kind of visa do you have, if any? And it's the airline that might be the problem.

2 years ago

What are the best options for transferring money from Bangkok Bank to a US bank like Schwab?

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@Scot ******

everyone may have assumed you knew about domestic transfers, as it's quite common here. I use my bank app to pay for almost everything, from food delivery, to rent.

2 years ago

What are the best options for transferring money from Bangkok Bank to a US bank like Schwab?

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@Scot ******

don't use them, then. Dee tends to save money on smaller transactions, with a lower fee but slightly worse exchange rate. Bigger transactions may be better via the method you described.

2 years ago