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What are the best visa options for retiring in Thailand full-time while maintaining ties to the UK?

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Sep 7, 2024

6 months ago

Kevin *******

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Hi, ok  I will be arriving in October from the UK I have over 800kbht in a Thai bank a pension of around £2K and have a Thai residence. I have previously done a 90 day multi entry Non O. I have been back in the UK since May, This trip I will be retiring to Thailand full time except for a three day back to the UK in late February for my daughters wedding. What are my best options? TIA

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The user plans to retire in Thailand after living in the UK and seeks advice on the best visa options considering their financial situation and previous immigration history. Suggestions include applying for a Non-O visa based on retirement with a one-year extension, emphasizing the need for 800,000 Baht to be held in a Thai bank for two months prior to application, and discussing potential alternatives like a Non-O Married visa if married to a Thai national.

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You're 800k will need to have sat in Thai bank account for at least 2 months, prior to application, you also need a validated stamped bank certificate from the bank certifying the money has been there and this letter must be the same day as you apply in person. Monthly income is irrelevant as long as you have the 800k details. Next you need Blue Book (book baan) showing your wife's home and it will have a reference (in Thai) on it that states you live there too. News rules (since June 2024) also state you need photo of the house showing outside, inside rooms and a selfie style picture of you standing outside the house. Thai immigration has gotten very strict about the address.

You mentioned daughters, so if you are married to Thai then I would suggest doing Non O Married visa vs Retirement visa as they are money requirements are only 400k not 800k and they are much more lenient on marriage visa applications. 😎