Eddie45 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I am 45 years old and want to apply for a retirement visa when I reach 50. Over the next 5 years I want to spend 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in my home country. Could I travel on Tourist Visa's for the next 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) Yes. Easy. Edited September 6, 2022 by DrJack54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) So if I had 5 tourist visa's in my passport with multiple entries it wouldn't cause a problem when I applied for the retirement visa when I reach 50. Edited September 6, 2022 by Eddie45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted September 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2022 Just now, Eddie45 said: So if I had 5 tourist visa's in my passport with multiple entries it wouldn't case a problem when I applied for the retirement visa when I reach 50. No issue at all 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jerno Posted September 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2022 You will be thanked by Immigration upon your arrival each year for supporting the Kingdom's Tourism. Make sure you spend at least a million Baht though each visit and tell Immigration you're a Big Spender, just like TAT wants to attract. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJoy Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Eddie45 said: So if I had 5 tourist visa's in my passport with multiple entries it wouldn't cause a problem when I applied for the retirement visa when I reach 50. Elite visa is a good option if you can afford 600,000 baht (5 yrs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViajeroLA Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 hour ago, DrJoy said: Elite visa is a good option if you can afford 600,000 baht (5 yrs) IMO only if the budget doesn't matter at all. Otherwise, why? OP doesn't want to live here all these 5 years and the tourist visa should fit at the moment. If something changes, it'll be hard to miss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 i did it about 5 years on METVs, went ok although i was always slightly apprehensive going through passport control with all the entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles45 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Filipina GF and I live in the Philippines but have ties to Thailand. For the 7 years Pre Covid we spent 5 months each year in Pattaya, where we had accom. 2 X 2 month tourist visa and one visa free entry. In those 7 years we never had one TR refused or one issue with Thai immigration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, biggles45 said: In those 7 years we never had one TR refused or one issue with Thai immigration Which is sound endorsement of OP,s plan. Easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 My friend, money talks, and <deleted> walks. Just do what you want to do, live in Thailand, visit an agent, he/she will get you set up for whatever period you wish to live. Live a good life, enjoy your days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Jerno said: You will be thanked by Immigration upon your arrival each year for supporting the Kingdom's Tourism. Make sure you spend at least a million Baht though each visit and tell Immigration you're a Big Spender, just like TAT wants to attract. Just flash 1 million Baht cash at the passport arrivals desk, in Bangkok and at any border entry points, you'll be fine. Maybe even get a nice fruit basket. Edited September 7, 2022 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted September 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, CanadaSam said: Just do what you want to do, live in Thailand, visit an agent, he/she will get you set up for whatever period you wish to live. In some situations an agent can be useful. Not in the case of the OP. He has very simple option and can do without agent. What option do you imagine an agent can provide. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 15 hours ago, Eddie45 said: So if I had 5 tourist visa's in my passport with multiple entries it wouldn't cause a problem when I applied for the retirement visa when I reach 50. No issue. Something to consider... maybe have an account in Thailand with the required deposit in place well before you apply for the retirement visa. Maybe even 12 months prior to application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: No issue. Something to consider... maybe have an account in Thailand with the required deposit in place well before you apply for the retirement visa. Maybe even 12 months prior to application. Don't understand. Can't see any point in having funds in account early as for non O the 800k only needs to be in account on day of application. Also needs to show the funds came from abroad and that would be simple with a transfer just prior to non O application. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 If I used all 3 entries on the Multi Entry Tourist visa and got the 3 30 day extensions that would mean I could potentially stay for 270 days. Would this cause a problem. At this stage i am only planning on staying for 180 days per year but its good to have the option to stay longer if I decided to change my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Eddie45 said: If I used all 3 entries on the Multi Entry Tourist visa and got the 3 30 day extensions that would mean I could potentially stay for 270 days. Would this cause a problem. At this stage i am only planning on staying for 180 days per year but its good to have the option to stay longer if I decided to change my plans. You can get a new 60 day entry just before the visa expires and then extend it for 30 days without a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 But if i was spending 270 days of the year in Thailand on a tourist visa would this be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, Eddie45 said: But if i was spending 270 days of the year in Thailand on a tourist visa would this be an issue. There not be a problem since the is no written rule limiting the total stay on a tourist visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, DrJack54 said: Don't understand. Can't see any point in having funds in account early as for non O the 800k only needs to be in account on day of application. Also needs to show the funds came from abroad and that would be simple with a transfer just prior to non O application. In the case of 800K I agree, but what if he chooses the income method of 65K they will want to see history of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 45 minutes ago, hotchilli said: In the case of 800K I agree, but what if he chooses the income method of 65K they will want to see history of that? Yes. To use income method he would need to show 12 month of transfers, so yes he could start that one year prior to applying for the non O. Depends if his country provides embassy letter.. The 12 months transfers required if they do not. Edited September 7, 2022 by DrJack54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Eddie45 said: But if i was spending 270 days of the year in Thailand on a tourist visa would this be an issue. There would definitely be no problem if entering Thailand through most land crossings. At some airports, it has been known for officials to refuse to honour a tourist visa if, in their opinion, you are spending too much time in Thailand as a tourist. Thus, there is no law preventing this, but some immigration officials at some airports have decided to add their own private laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 The 800,000 in the bank account for the retirement visa. I have read on the forum that its needs to be in your bank account for 2 months before you apply and another post said it just needs to be in there the day before you apply. Which is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Eddie45 said: The 800,000 in the bank account for the retirement visa. I have read on the forum that its needs to be in your bank account for 2 months before you apply and another post said it just needs to be in there the day before you apply. Which is correct? The day before you apply is for a non-o visa application done at immigration. For a extension of stay application it is 2 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 To apply for an initial 90 day Non O Visa for the purpose of Retirement, funds only need to be in the bank on the day of application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks for the info. What did we used to do before the internet. If you decide to deposit 65,000 a month in your bank account instead of the 800,000. Does the 65,000 need to come from a pension or is it okay just to come from your bank account in your home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Eddie45 said: Does the 65,000 need to come from a pension or is it okay just to come from your bank account in your home country. Some offices want proof of the source of your income. It can be a pension statement or a saving account in your home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 If I show them the proof by producing a statement from my savings account in home country, are there any rules on how much should be in the savings account or do they just want to see the continuous 65,000 a month payments being made to my Thai Bank Account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Eddie45 said: If I show them the proof by producing a statement from my savings account in home country, are there any rules on how much should be in the savings account or do they just want to see the continuous 65,000 a month payments being made to my Thai Bank Account. Just the 65k baht transfers from the account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie45 Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks Ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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