I have looked into obtaining a Non-Immigrant O-A Visa from the UK ( London) and know that I am able to use this method and can get nearly 2 years stay from it before considering converting to a retirement visa - however I have to wait for Police clearance and doctor to sign me as medically fit.. which should not be a problem alhough I have to wait for 3 weeks for a doctors appointment! 

 

Another way which I have considered is to obtain a 60 day SETV at a UK Consulate ( Liverpool ). As that comes to its end apply for the retirement visa from inside Thailand using the 800000 baht in my Thai account - would this be allowed? 

 

Does the 800000 need to be seasoned in my Thai account for 3 months before I apply ? 

 

I realise there is also the 65000 baht a month transferred from my UK account to my Thai account 

 

Do the Thai authorities allow a combination of the two ? e.g. 400,000baht and 32,500 baht a month ? 

 

Any other ways which I will be able to apply for a retirement visa are appreciated

 

Thanks

 

Chris

 

 

 

You could get a tourist visa and do a change of visa status to get a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) entry at immigration based upon qualifying for an extension stay based upon retirement.

Requirements are here: https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_80 Note that it does show the new income proof requirements.

The combination of income and money in Thai bank totaling 800k baht is still possible. You would need at least one transfer of your income going into a Thai bank. The money only has to be in the bank on the date you apply for the non immigrant visa entry.

After getting the 90 day visa entry you could apply for the extension during the last 30 days of that entry. The money would need to be in the bank for 2 months on the date you apply.

49 minutes ago, Chris657 said:

I have to wait for 3 weeks for a doctors appointment! 

You don’t need to use your own doctor.