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What are the yearly costs associated with maintaining retirement or long-term visas and what should expats expect to pay for healthcare coverage in Thailand?
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4 years ago
What are the steps to obtaining a non-o retirement visa and extensions in Thailand?
14 comments
4 years ago
Can my 45-year-old wife come as my dependent on a Thai retirement visa?
6 comments
4 years ago

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Can I use the same bank account to maintain the 400k requirement for my non-o visa extension based on marriage in Thailand?
Chris *******
Yes you can just leave the 400k and you can also spend.

As long as it's 400k 2 months before renewal.

You can explore a fixed term deposit, just check with your local immigration to make sure they accept that for renewal.
a year ago
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What are the differences between the various "O" visa categories in Thailand, and what activities are permitted?
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No such animal as a "plain" non-o.

You have a visa based on something.

Retirement, marriage etc.

That reason dictates what you can and cannot do.
a year ago
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Can I change my NON-O visa to another type after 3 months in Thailand?
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No,

you can only extend the original visa for the reason that you obtained the visa, for the first extension.

The following year you can apply to change the reason for extension depending on what it is you are trying to do.
a year ago
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What retirement visa options are available for UK Citizens planning to live in Thailand?
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@Simon ******
 not yet....
a year ago
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What retirement visa options are available for UK Citizens planning to live in Thailand?
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@Tony **********
 an Embassy has its own rules for obtaining visas to enter the Kingdom.

Once in the country it's immigration that dictates the rules.

2 different things.

Understand wanting to help but the information has to be correct to be helpful.
a year ago
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Is obtaining a 1 year extension for a Non-O visa easier than the initial application, and what document preparations are required?
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@Brandon ***********
 the embassy letter/certificate is good for 6 months.
a year ago
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What are the current bank balance requirements for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Jim *******
 nope deposit and leave it.
a year ago
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What are the current bank balance requirements for renewing a retirement visa in Thailand?
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@David ********
 yes easiest route.

No mistakes.
a year ago
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What visa options are available for retirement in Thailand if I have 800,000 THB in a bank and am over 60?
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@Stuart ********
 spot on.
a year ago
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Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand for 30 days then 60 days based on marriage?
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@Brandon ***********
 your are correct the 60 day is a "change of reason" and starts the day of application.
a year ago
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