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Is it common for visa agents in Thailand to hold your passport while you meet the $800k Baht requirement for a Non-O retirement visa?

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@Albert *******

Thailand is trying to insure that you will not tap into the countries social services and become an expense to the country. Especially since you probably will not have medical insurance either

3 months ago

Is it common for visa agents in Thailand to hold your passport while you meet the $800k Baht requirement for a Non-O retirement visa?

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@John *********

the agent will put the 800k in an account get a letter from the bank. And have you transfer the 800k back to them within minutes.

Get your cash assembled and renew with your funds the next year with your 800k which can then be left in the account to make you legal for the 3rd year

3 months ago

How can a Belgian citizen apply for a Thailand OA visa and what are the insurance and banking requirements?

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👍 If starting with the non-o visa and then extending. The initial deposit in a Thai bank must be a minimum of 400K baht for marriage visa/extension or 800K baht for retirement visa/extension

3 months ago

How can a Belgian citizen apply for a Thailand OA visa and what are the insurance and banking requirements?

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Look carefully at the requirements on the Belgian Thai Embassy for the Visa.

OA requires Thai medical insurance from specific carriers amongst several other requirements.

3 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

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@Gary *******

all true. Money lost

3 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

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@Phirunya *****

I am truly happy it all worked out for you and your husband.

However spending substantial time dating and maybe even living together before making large financial commitments is a smart and reasonable approach.

I am sure you know as well as anyone the probability that this be a bad situation for him.

3 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

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@Gary *******

understood but building you house on the wifes land still pans out the same in the end IMO. At least that is my impression how things would work out if they were to separate in a contentious way.

3 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

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You will have absolutely no rights regarding the home or property.

One argument you are out !!!

3 months ago

Do I need a return or ongoing flight when I enter Thailand on a tourist visa?

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@Graham *****

provably, but it is the only one of 6 carriers I have travelled to Thailand on.

Just one example of one who did.

3 months ago

What options does my 65-year-old friend have after his 60-day visa was refused due to multiple entries?

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90 day Non-O for retirement can be extended one year at a time. Medical insurance is not required but the financial requirement is 800k in a Thai bank ( NOT 80K)

3 months ago