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Can a TR Visa be changed to a Non-O Retirement Extension via an Agent in Thailand?

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4 years ago

COMMENTS

What are my options for transferring money from the UK to Thailand under the new tax laws for retirement visas?

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@Arnold *********

There has been absolutely no change in the tax situation of 99.9% of retirees in Thailand. All the fuss and nonsense has largely been drummed up by sites desperate for clicks and ‘advisors’ hoping to make money.

9 hours ago

What are my options for transferring money from the UK to Thailand under the new tax laws for retirement visas?

David *******

You don’t need to worry about tax. The entire fuss has been about nothing. They have zero interest in taxing retirees

12 hours ago

Is 70,000 Baht a fair price for a retirement visa agent in Thailand?

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@Angie *********

For comparison, if you have the money in the bank and get bank statements etc yourself then in Pattaya it would cost just over

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baht for the initial visa conversion from a Tourist plus first extension (so 15 months) then 8000 for each subsequent extension of stay, plus extra if you want a re-entry permit.

4 days ago

How can I obtain a Non-O visa in Thailand without a bank account while on visa exempt status?

David *******

At the moment it looks impossible. very recent crackdown has meant agents can’t do it at the moment either. Even if you get a Non O else there’s no guarantee you’ll get an account as it’s not classe as a long term visa.

20 days ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

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@Nelly *****

I meant cash in a Thai account. There’s no issue getting a visa with the cash it’s on,y the bank ‘dodge‘ that isn’t possible at the moment. However, these things usually settle down given time.

20 days ago

How can I get my 'DWP Proof of Life certificate' signed in Thailand?

David *******

Any Notary or Solicitor will do it for a fee.

20 days ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

David *******

The visa part is only if you don’t have the money and need the bank to ‘fix’ your paperwork. If you have the cash in an account then you’re fine (assuming you have an account).

21 days ago

Why does Thai Immigration require all previous visa stamps to be transferred to a new passport?

David *******

Guess it depends on the office. I did the same at Jomtien a few weeks ago and they just transferred the Extension and Reentry Permit so one page.

3 months ago

Is it true that TM30 registration is no longer required upon returning to Thailand?

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Depends on your immigration office. Jomtien now DOES require it again. They did go some time saying it wasn’t necessary but that’s now changed again.

4 months ago

Is Cataract Surgery Cheaper in Thailand Compared to the Philippines?

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If you do it in Thailand try Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok.

Depending on type of lens you want price could be about £2k to a fair bit more.

£3k in private hospital in uk as I had it done 3 months ago.

4 months ago