Finally have a retirement date, what now?

[Khyron]

Hey Guys,

 

House in the US been sold; we have to be out in 30 days. Wife and I have been planning this for 32 years since we were newlyweds.

I am in Northern California; I am going to work until the week before I leave for Thailand. We will be staying in my SIL house after.

We have a place already, "nearish" to Khon Kaen.

Anyway, to the point, What now? 

I have a few options, OA or marriage. Money isn't a problem, so 800k has been budgeted for.

I looked at the OA requirements at the Los Angeles consulate, alot going on there.

 

The few things I picked up are; getting a criminal record that is notarized, has anyone done that recently? How long does it take, and is a Notary all you need, or is there more to be done.

 

Medical certificate, notarized etc.

Bank statement showing monies in the bank. Can I print out a statement and call it good?

Airline ticket copy, everything is electronic, so printing the email is ok?

Health insurance for one year, cheapest one possible.

 

Marriage visa might be easier, but can I do it from the states?

 

Hopefully someone who has done it recently can give advice.

 

Thanks for your time.

[DrJack54]

44 minutes ago, Khyron said:

Marriage visa might be easier, but can I do it from the states?

Forget the Non O-A. 

Even if you were planing extensions based on retirement instead of marriage you would obtain a Non O (retirement) not a Non O-A

 

Assume the plan is ongoing to live in Thailand. 

Obviously the wife is Thai national? 

Obtain a Non O based on married in the states (eVisa) 

Assume that you do not have a Thai bank account in your name only? 

 

There are other things to prepare related to marriage docs etc. 

Enter with the Non O you are given a 90 day permission of sray stamp. 

In the last 30 days with funds having been in bank for two months you obtain 12 month extension. 

 

 

[ukrules]

23 minutes ago, Khyron said:

I looked at the OA requirements at the Los Angeles consulate, alot going on there.

 

Yeah that one's a real pain I would arrive and then get an O in country.
 

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Yeah that one's a real pain I would arrive and then get an O in country.
 

Unless he already has a Thai bank account opening one will be almost impossible on a visa exempt entry in current times

[DrJack54]

OP, have a read of this thread. 

Outlines process of obtaining a Non O marriage eVisa outside of Thailand

 

 

[DrJack54]

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