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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?
What are the steps to obtaining a non-o retirement visa and extensions in Thailand?
Can my 45-year-old wife come as my dependent on a Thai retirement visa?
COMMENTS
What should I do about my Non-O visa extension application that is still under consideration before my visa expires?
Chris
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No problem if you are under consideration.
Just return when it's approved and get stamped.
No overstay if it's not ready, if there was a problem you would already know.
Nothing to be concerned about.
How can I apply for a DTV visa while already in Thailand, and what are the bank statement requirements?
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@Flukie
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although it's not clear yet.
It appears that you have to prove funds in your home country.
As it will be a multientry with no extension in country, there will be no need for money in Thailand.
These details however are not clear yet.
Will the 60-day visa exemption ease restrictions on opening bank accounts in Thailand?
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@John
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when you get here, the easiest path is to pay an agent to open one with/for you.
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Robert
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non-o 90 day does not require it.
OA 1 yr does.
How can I convert a tourist visa to a non-O retirement visa in Thailand?
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@Galen
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for the initial 90 fay non-o the funds must originate from outside Thailand.
For the extensions it is only required that the money be here.
This is how most offices interpret and enforce the rules.
Some offices will implement differently.
Should I select LTR (P) while applying for my E-visa to retire in Thailand?
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@Dennis
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the mistake you are making is looking at long stay.
What you want is a 90 day non-o visa based on being over 50.
As the initial visa is only 90 days it is not considered "long stay".
You will not require health insurance or criminal check etc.
Once you enter Thailand then you will be able to extend for 1 year increments.
You will need to deposit 800k into Thai bank account in your name only.
Your income doesn't qualify without embassy endorsement( For the first year anyway.)
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Will I face issues leaving Thailand on September 10 without a work permit?
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@Chris
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not talking about your tourist stay.
Only talking about your 90 day non-b visa.
The 90 day non-b visa doesn't require you to have a work permit (or actually be working).
It is intended that you would have all sorted in place and working in time for the extension, which you are not doing.
You will have no issue leaving.
Will I face issues leaving Thailand on September 10 without a work permit?
Chris
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If you are on the original 90 day visa you are permitted to stay till its expiry.
No problem.
Can I stay in Thailand for 60 days with a tourist visa after entering visa-exempt for 30 days?
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@Stuart
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yup that sure sounds like it.
What is the process for obtaining a Retirement Visa in Thailand as an expat, and should I hire an agent?
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@Nongnuch
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he asked about using an agent, that is doing in country.
I advised as per the question.
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