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What are the recommendations for obtaining a year-long retirement visa in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya?

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Oct 14, 2022
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John ******
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I'm (USA citizen) looking for a recommendation for a on who can assist me (lawyer, etc.) in obtaining a year-long retirement visa please inbox me with responses.

I'm in Pattaya
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A USA citizen seeking assistance with a year-long retirement visa in Pattaya can consider several options. While some commenters suggest handling the visa process independently, others recommend seeking help from local agents familiar with the Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) visa. Notable recommendations include Maneerat on Soi 13/2, across from the Post Office, and Thai Visa Center, which is praised for its reliable service and good reviews. It's generally advised to understand the visa requirements, such as having 800,000 THB in a bank account and being over 50 years old, to successfully apply for the visa.
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Jeh *****
Thai Visa Center is good.

Just keep in mind that the shipping is Kerry, and the tracking system is not reliable and has errors, but it WILL arrive in about 3 days. Used them twice.

I only mentioned this because, both times the Kerry app said they are trying to call me, and had to reschedule the delivery.

But in fact, I never received any calls and the phone number was correct on my end and TVC. Shouldn't be anything to worry about..
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Mark **********
Here’s an article from my firm that may help. We do think this is one you may be able to do yourself, but happy to help.
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John ******
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@Mark *********
 I sent a private message
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Antoine ********
Normally you won't need a lawyer - unless you don't meet the requirements....
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Martyn ***********
Nice edit... PM...
@Luckchanok *********
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Jason ***************
Key Visa , pattaya .

You’ll find them on Facebook.
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Mike ********
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Mike ********
Key visa pattaya,.
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John-Paul ******
Suggest Thai Visa Center. They are on FB and Line app and admi this site. They have honest and good reviews and have a loyal clientele.
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John ************
Thai Visa Centre
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Paul ********
Check your messages.
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Joe ******
Lots of agents .

Approx
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bht for your first 15 month visa . Depending on single or multiple entry.

Then approx 1200bht renewal for 12 months.

The price includes free 90 day report.

The agent will do it for you.
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Paul *******
@Joe *****
 can you pm the agents name.thanks
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Joe ******
@Paul ******
 maneerat

Don't know names personally.

About 4 people in office to deal with you.
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Paul ********
@Joe *****
 recommended, used by many expats. Soi Post Office, (Soi
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), literally opposite the Post Office.
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Joe ******
@Paul *******
 That's who I use.
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John ******
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@Joe *****
 if you could recommend a specific advisor I would appreciate it.
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Kool *******
@John *****
 if you are truly in need, the immigration officers are not bad guys/women, and will help you, giving you exact details of what you must have. If you can't put the required bt800,000 in your Thai bank account, then you use a shady agent. If not, then immigration is very helpful.
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Joe ******
@John *****
 Maneerat.

Soi post office.

Access from beach road Pattaya.

One way.
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David *******
@John *****
 I messaged you to avoid the hassle in this group.
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John ******
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@David ******
 lol yes this group has it trolls.
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Jim **********
@John *****
 meenarat soi
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speak to Fon
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John ******
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@Jim *********
 thank you
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Edward ******
800k in the bank get letter from the bank a copy of bank book fresh one, 50 years age and can get right away
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Todd *********
There are a lot of different options depending on your $$$ resources lol. And your passport. And technically, there is no such thing as one year retirement visa in Thailand.
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John ******
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@Todd ********
 unfortunately that doesn't answer my question and I know just as much about this situation before you response as after it.
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Todd *********
@John *****
 unfortunately you have provided inadequate information for anyone to give you a good answer. So figure out what you actually want to do and get back to us a bit more educated
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John ******
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@Todd ********
 if that's the case Todd then be specific regarding what information is needed, because clearly I don't know. So instead of being an asshole and telling me I'm uneducated, try adding some value in explaining what information is needed.
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Bonnie *********
@John *****
 have you bothered to look at the Thai visa requirements on the Thai visa webpage?

That would be the first step.
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Todd *********
@John *****
 I already did but can’t help clueless Aholes all afternoon. Carry on big shooter. You will need a lot lot of 🍀 to make up for lack of personality or intellect. Have you heard of google?
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Bobby ********
@Todd ********
 Behave yourself Todd! 🤣
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John ******
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@Todd ********
 sure are nothing but a troll who has nothing better to do and blocked. Recommendations for real people here or better than Google sorry you don't understand this.
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Ryan ***********
@John *****
 Do you still need help? Message me on messenger if you want a lawyer
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Gordon *******
Go to an Agent, there's lots in Pattaya
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John-Paul ******
@Gordon ******
 would suggest Thai Visa Center....
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John ******
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@Gordon ******
 I'm very well aware of this I'm looking for a recommendation on a specific one.
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Gordon *******
Just ask an Agent to get an idea, then work from there
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Alistair **********
Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) is what you're after.
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John ******
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@Alistair *********
 yeah I'm looking at for a recommendation and who can help me get this visa.
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Todd *********
@John *****
 you can get this visa yourself. Or Thai Visa Centre can get this visa for you. Or you can apply directly online for LTR if you have adequate funds
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Alistair **********
This guy can
@John *****
. It's not a complicated process, if you've done a 30 day extension before you can do a retirement visa. It's similar just with financial paperwork required.

If you want an agent try Thaivisacentre. Probably pay 25k
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Todd *********
@Alistair *********
 TVC is currently 18k for 3 month O Visa and 16k for 1 year retirement extension. $34k total (possibly a bit higher now) for 15 months
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@John *****
 search topics " retirement" loads of information there from people who have done it previously
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Steve *******
@John *****
 If you're in Thailand you get it from your local Immigration office, if you're out of the country you get it from a Thai Embassy/Consulate or online as an evisa.
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Antonio ***********
Can do by yourself, very easy
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John ******
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@Antonio **********
 thanks for the phenomenal explanation and how to do this
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David ********
@John *****
 use the word twat next time lol
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John ******
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@David *******
 you ok son?
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David ********
@John *****
 yes pops 🥱
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John ******
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@David *******
 time to find another hobby besides being a troll. It's a shame grown adults act like kids.
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David ********
@John *****
 ok chubby light hearted banter from my end have a fab weekend 😂😂😂
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John ******
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@David *******
 tells me all I need to know. God bless the queen and the royal family.
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Antonio ***********
@John *****
 and you did not mention where you stay.. Different city by city
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