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QUESTIONS

Is the Non-immigrant O (retirement) visa the same when applying in my home country versus Thailand?

4 comments

4 years ago

Is it better to apply for a Non-O-A visa in Switzerland or in Thailand, and how does health insurance affect visa extension?

15 comments

4 years ago

What should I know about TM30 reporting and annual extension procedures for a non-O retirement visa in Bangkok?

4 comments

9 days ago

COMMENTS

Can I open two bank accounts in Thailand for my visa application and daily expenses?

Martin *******

What you're saying supports what I said above. To kick start the economy they have to weaken the currency. That's why I put my 800k bath in a foreign currency account like CHF.

4 years ago

Can I open two bank accounts in Thailand for my visa application and daily expenses?

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@Kool ******

that's right, you need to put a bit more in the account as a buffer. But I bet that there will be quite some devaluation on the bath to kick start the economy after the pandemic. A strong currency might be the better option long term.

4 years ago

Can I open two bank accounts in Thailand for my visa application and daily expenses?

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The account where you deposit the money for the retirement visa can even be in foreign currency.

4 years ago

Will Thailand ever accept antibody tests in place of vaccines for entry?

Martin *******

Which country does?

4 years ago

Can I convert my expiring student visa to a tourist visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

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@Ansh ******

most countries in the region are closed and you won't be able to fly there (e.g. Vietnam)

4 years ago

Is the Non-immigrant O (retirement) visa the same when applying in my home country versus Thailand?

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@Tod ********

thank you. Very clear and helpful.

4 years ago

What documents do I need from the Thai embassy in London for a one-year stay in Thailand?

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@Sean *****************

see also the answers I got from Thai Visa Advice to my somewhat similar question

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4 years ago

What documents do I need from the Thai embassy in London for a one-year stay in Thailand?

Martin *******

Sean Paul Scarbrough you mean the one you can get within Thailand? It's called Non-O based on age over 50, valid 90 days and can be extended multiple times for 1 year at a time.

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4 years ago

What documents do I need from the Thai embassy in London for a one-year stay in Thailand?

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If you're over 50 you can get a tourist visa, then once in Thailand get a 90 days Non-O visa based on age over 50, then a visa extension for 1 year. Alternatively you can get a Non-OA visa for 1 year from your embassy, requirements are different though.

4 years ago

Is it better to apply for a Non-O-A visa in Switzerland or in Thailand, and how does health insurance affect visa extension?

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@Benjamin *****

Thanks

4 years ago