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QUESTIONS

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 the best options for cheap insurance to renew a retirement visa in Thailand?

David *******

Most of the companies on the official site I’ll offer policies with high deductibles which brings the premium down. The insurance itself is then pretty useless but it will get the Extension.

3 years ago

What are the best long-stay visa options in Thailand for someone who is 60 years old?

David *******

You should get a Non O visa ‘for Retirement’ not a Non O-A as they are adding requirements to the latter (higher insurance, higher bank balance etc).

If the Embassy in your home country issues the Non O (only some do) then get that visa. Otherwise, enter Thailand on a Tourist Visa and convert once inside Thailand.

3 years ago

Why does my friend from Egypt need to take a chartered flight for the Sandbox program in Thailand?

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@Maurits ********

it’s the country you are in that counts not your nationality.

3 years ago

What are the steps to obtain a new Non-O visa for retirement after my current visa has expired?

David *******

You can’t get a Non O ‘for Retirement’ in Australia only a Non O-A, which then requires specific health insurance for each annual extension. If you want to avoid this, get a Tourist Visa and then convert inside Thailand.

3 years ago

Can I apply for a Non-O retirement visa from within Thailand?

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@David *******

Last person I know that did it themselves at Jomtien took 8 visits to immigration as the lady kept on asking for more paperwork. Got there in the end but took a while.

3 years ago

Can I apply for a Non-O retirement visa from within Thailand?

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@Greg *******

Depends on agent. I’m only familiar with Pattaya agents and that’s pretty much the going rate for the initial 15 months. A couple a bit cheaper. Future extensions of stay would be much cheaper.

3 years ago

Can I apply for a Non-O retirement visa from within Thailand?

David *******

You can do it but some immigration offices make it very difficult or just refuse. It has to be sent to Bangkok to be processed.

TBH it’s often easier to use an agent for this part. They’ll get you a Non O plays the first Extension so you’ll have 15 months. Cost probably around 25k baht.

3 years ago

What are the key differences and considerations when comparing Non-Immigrant O, OA, and Marriage Extension Visas for retirement in Thailand?

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@Marlene *****

2 months before the first extension, 3 months before subsequent extensions. It also has to be there for 3 months after the extension and not fall below 400k for the rest of the year. Basically, you need to ‘park’ 800k and forget about it .

3 years ago

Can I use an Agoda booking confirmation for the Thai Pass accommodation requirement?

David *******

It will need to show that transport & Covid test is included.

3 years ago

What are the key differences and considerations when comparing Non-Immigrant O, OA, and Marriage Extension Visas for retirement in Thailand?

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@Marlene *****

No. You can stay permanently in Thailand. You get an Extension of Stay every 12 months and never have to leave. The same thing is true if you start with a Non O Visa ‘for Retirement’.

3 years ago