"retirement Visa"

[buadhai]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

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What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

[buadhai]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

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What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

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I am a US Citizen. I will retire from Federal service on March 31. I will move to Thailand on April 5th. I currently reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a US territory in the Western Pacific. I want to apply for whatever visa I can get that I can convert to a retirement visa after I arrive. (I cannot apply for a retirement visa in advance because I will not be able to get proof of income until after April 5th.)

- What kind of visa should I get?

- Where and how do I apply? (What consulate serves the CNMI? By mail, or how?)

[dr_Pat_Pong]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

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What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

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I am a US Citizen. I will retire from Federal service on March 31. I will move to Thailand on April 5th. I currently reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a US territory in the Western Pacific. I want to apply for whatever visa I can get that I can convert to a retirement visa after I arrive. (I cannot apply for a retirement visa in advance because I will not be able to get proof of income until after April 5th.)

- What kind of visa should I get?

- Where and how do I apply? (What consulate serves the CNMI? By mail, or how?)

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Use Fedex or DHL and send your application to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Houston. Apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement. You need to extend that visa at Immigration in Thailand once you arrive. Good luck

[buadhai]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

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I am a US Citizen. I will retire from Federal service on March 31. I will move to Thailand on April 5th. I currently reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a US territory in the Western Pacific. I want to apply for whatever visa I can get that I can convert to a retirement visa after I arrive. (I cannot apply for a retirement visa in advance because I will not be able to get proof of income until after April 5th.)

- What kind of visa should I get?

- Where and how do I apply? (What consulate serves the CNMI? By mail, or how?)

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Use Fedex or DHL and send your application to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Houston. Apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement. You need to extend that visa at Immigration in Thailand once you arrive. Good luck

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How can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement if I will not yet have proof of income?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

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What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

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I am a US Citizen. I will retire from Federal service on March 31. I will move to Thailand on April 5th. I currently reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a US territory in the Western Pacific. I want to apply for whatever visa I can get that I can convert to a retirement visa after I arrive. (I cannot apply for a retirement visa in advance because I will not be able to get proof of income until after April 5th.)

- What kind of visa should I get?

- Where and how do I apply? (What consulate serves the CNMI? By mail, or how?)

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Use Fedex or DHL and send your application to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Houston. Apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement. You need to extend that visa at Immigration in Thailand once you arrive. Good luck

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How can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement if I will not yet have proof of income?

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As long as you are 50 years of age, Houston won't ask for income proof. You will have to comply with income/savings requirements when you apply for a one year extension at Immigration when you have ceased to work.

[buadhai]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

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What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

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I am a US Citizen. I will retire from Federal service on March 31. I will move to Thailand on April 5th. I currently reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a US territory in the Western Pacific. I want to apply for whatever visa I can get that I can convert to a retirement visa after I arrive. (I cannot apply for a retirement visa in advance because I will not be able to get proof of income until after April 5th.)

- What kind of visa should I get?

- Where and how do I apply? (What consulate serves the CNMI? By mail, or how?)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Use Fedex or DHL and send your application to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Houston. Apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement. You need to extend that visa at Immigration in Thailand once you arrive. Good luck

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How can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement if I will not yet have proof of income?

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As long as you are 50 years of age, Houston won't ask for income proof. You will have to comply with income/savings requirements when you apply for a one year extension at Immigration when you have ceased to work.

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Thank you. I will give that a shot. I assume it has to be issued less than 90 days prior to my entry?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

OK, advice seems to be to get a non-Immigrant O visa outside of Thailand rather than a tourist visa. But, what kind of non-Immigrant O? When I look at the Los Angeles Thai consulate site there doesn't seem to be any non-Immigrant O visa for which I qualify.

Their visa site lists seven types, including, retirement. But, other than retirement, none apply to me.

So, what non-retirement non-immigrant O should I apply for?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What are you trying to do ? More info' please.

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I am a US Citizen. I will retire from Federal service on March 31. I will move to Thailand on April 5th. I currently reside in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a US territory in the Western Pacific. I want to apply for whatever visa I can get that I can convert to a retirement visa after I arrive. (I cannot apply for a retirement visa in advance because I will not be able to get proof of income until after April 5th.)

- What kind of visa should I get?

- Where and how do I apply? (What consulate serves the CNMI? By mail, or how?)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Use Fedex or DHL and send your application to the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Houston. Apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement. You need to extend that visa at Immigration in Thailand once you arrive. Good luck

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How can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O class visa based on retirement if I will not yet have proof of income?

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As long as you are 50 years of age, Houston won't ask for income proof. You will have to comply with income/savings requirements when you apply for a one year extension at Immigration when you have ceased to work.

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Thank you. I will give that a shot. I assume it has to be issued less than 90 days prior to my entry?

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For a single entry O visa that is correct. A multi allows unlimited entries in the course of a year. Good luck.

[udon]

For a single entry O visa that is correct. A multi allows unlimited entries in the course of a year. Good luck.

Doc, wouldn't he be better off with a 1 year multi entry Type O and he can take his time to apply for the Retirement visa?

In fact he would have nearly 15 months to decide to apply

[dr_Pat_Pong]

For a single entry O visa that is correct. A multi allows unlimited entries in the course of a year. Good luck.

Doc, wouldn't he be better off with a 1 year multi entry Type O and he can take his time to apply for the Retirement visa?

In fact he would have nearly 15 months to decide to apply

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That's right Udon.

[lopburi3]

For a single entry O visa that is correct. A multi allows unlimited entries in the course of a year. Good luck.

Doc, wouldn't he be better off with a 1 year multi entry Type O and he can take his time to apply for the Retirement visa?

In fact he would have nearly 15 months to decide to apply

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It will cost more and he seems to be ready to do the deed soon after arrival so it might not be best for him. In general it is good in case there is any holdup getting the money into Thailand but he seems to be set and only needs the proof of pension slip and that should not take more than a single 90 day stay to arrive.

He should make money transfer plans with a US bank by getting a wire transfer agreement on file.

[udon]

Hi Lop

"It will cost more"

Could you explain?

thanks

[lopburi3]

Hi Lop

"It will cost more"

Could you explain?

thanks

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Visa cost multi vs single entry.

    1. NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

          o  US $50.00 for single entry

          o  US $125.00 for multiple entries

[udon]

You Yanks must get a discount

In Aus it's A$90 and A$225

I still think it's well worthwhile to get the Multi Entry O for the extra $75.

Thanks for the prompt reply

[dr_Pat_Pong]

You Yanks must get a discount

In Aus it's A$90 and A$225

I still think it's well worthwhile to get the Multi Entry O for the extra $75.

Thanks for the prompt reply

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The exchange rate brings 'em closer together Udon

[buadhai]

Actually, I have sufficient funds ($250K+) to apply right away. Unfortunately they are and will remain the Federal Employee's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I wonder if a printed online statement from the TSP would be sufficient proof of assets?

[lopburi3]

You Yanks must get a discount

In Aus it's A$90 and A$225

I still think it's well worthwhile to get the Multi Entry O for the extra $75.

Thanks for the prompt reply

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It is not likely to work for an extension of stay here in Thailand but 'might' be accepted by a Consulate to issue an O-A visa if you want to go that route.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Actually, I have sufficient funds ($250K+) to apply right away. Unfortunately they are and will remain the Federal Employee's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I wonder if a printed online statement from the TSP would be sufficient proof of assets?

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Unless you go the O-A route it is not necessary. Houston is your go ... remember ?

[buadhai]

Actually, I have sufficient funds ($250K+) to apply right away. Unfortunately they are and will remain the Federal Employee's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I wonder if a printed online statement from the TSP would be sufficient proof of assets?

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Unless you go the O-A route it is not necessary. Houston is your go ... remember ?

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What I mean was, when I do the conversion will the printed statement be enough? If so, I wouldn't have to wait for the proof of income as I'd have the proof of funds right off the bat.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Actually, I have sufficient funds ($250K+) to apply right away. Unfortunately they are and will remain the Federal Employee's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I wonder if a printed online statement from the TSP would be sufficient proof of assets?

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Unless you go the O-A route it is not necessary. Houston is your go ... remember ?

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What I mean was, when I do the conversion will the printed statement be enough? If so, I wouldn't have to wait for the proof of income as I'd have the proof of funds right off the bat.

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You won't need to evidence your funds/income until you are in Thailand extending your visa.

[buadhai]

Actually, I have sufficient funds ($250K+) to apply right away. Unfortunately they are and will remain the Federal Employee's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I wonder if a printed online statement from the TSP would be sufficient proof of assets?

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Unless you go the O-A route it is not necessary. Houston is your go ... remember ?

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What I mean was, when I do the conversion will the printed statement be enough? If so, I wouldn't have to wait for the proof of income as I'd have the proof of funds right off the bat.

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You won't need to evidence your funds/income until you are in Thailand extending your visa.

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Yeah, I understand. It will take a month or two for me to have proof of income, but I'll have proof of funds right away if the downloaded statement from the Thrift Savings Plan will suffice.

[lopburi3]

Yeah, I understand. It will take a month or two for me to have proof of income, but I'll have proof of funds right away if the downloaded statement from the Thrift Savings Plan will suffice.

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Are you going to have 800k in local bank account? Normal requirement for pay statement is a letter from your Embassy that you say you get paid such and such and have it notarized by Embassy. (US) Embassy does not require any paperwork. At any rate this is not expected to be done until the last 30 days of a 90 day stay.

[buadhai]

Yeah, I understand. It will take a month or two for me to have proof of income, but I'll have proof of funds right away if the downloaded statement from the Thrift Savings Plan will suffice.

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Are you going to have 800k in local bank account? Normal requirement for pay statement is a letter from your Embassy that you say you get paid such and such and have it notarized by Embassy. (US) Embassy does not require any paperwork. At any rate this is not expected to be done until the last 30 days of a 90 day stay.

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I thought the 800K no longer had to be in a local bank account?

I should have proof of my income (Federal pension) by the last 30 days of the 90 day period.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Yeah, I understand. It will take a month or two for me to have proof of income, but I'll have proof of funds right away if the downloaded statement from the Thrift Savings Plan will suffice.

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Are you going to have 800k in local bank account? Normal requirement for pay statement is a letter from your Embassy that you say you get paid such and such and have it notarized by Embassy. (US) Embassy does not require any paperwork. At any rate this is not expected to be done until the last 30 days of a 90 day stay.

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I thought the 800K no longer had to be in a local bank account?

I should have proof of my income (Federal pension) by the last 30 days of the 90 day period.

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What will your income actually be ?

[buadhai]

Yeah, I understand. It will take a month or two for me to have proof of income, but I'll have proof of funds right away if the downloaded statement from the Thrift Savings Plan will suffice.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you going to have 800k in local bank account? Normal requirement for pay statement is a letter from your Embassy that you say you get paid such and such and have it notarized by Embassy. (US) Embassy does not require any paperwork. At any rate this is not expected to be done until the last 30 days of a 90 day stay.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I thought the 800K no longer had to be in a local bank account?

I should have proof of my income (Federal pension) by the last 30 days of the 90 day period.

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What will your income actually be ?

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It will be about US$2.5K a month. If I purchase an annuity with the Thrift Saving Plan money, it would be higher.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Yeah, I understand. It will take a month or two for me to have proof of income, but I'll have proof of funds right away if the downloaded statement from the Thrift Savings Plan will suffice.

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Are you going to have 800k in local bank account? Normal requirement for pay statement is a letter from your Embassy that you say you get paid such and such and have it notarized by Embassy. (US) Embassy does not require any paperwork. At any rate this is not expected to be done until the last 30 days of a 90 day stay.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I thought the 800K no longer had to be in a local bank account?

I should have proof of my income (Federal pension) by the last 30 days of the 90 day period.

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What will your income actually be ?

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It will be about US$2.5K a month. If I purchase an annuity with the Thrift Saving Plan money, it would be higher.

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That is more than adequate. For God's sake take it easy it is much later next year.

[harpman88]

Back to Udon's comment about getting an initial multi"O" and potentially having 15 mos.to decide,transfer funds,etc., Is being 50 yrs.and having sufficient funds and pension

enough in itself to get the multi(understanding, of course one must exit Thailand before each 90 day period expires) as opposed to just getting a single entry"O",if in either case retirement is the eventual purpose??

[Trevor]

Quick questions on annual retirement visa at 50 ...

1) The Baht 800,000 has to be in a Thai bank account, right?

2) What's the easiest way to repatriate, say 50%, back to the West for other commitments?

3) Can I avoid all contact with my embassy, i.e. no supporting documentation required?

4) Can I use an existing non-immigrant 'B' visa to start my application rolling (rather than non-O or tourist), on the grounds I've just passed 50 and am ceasing business to retire? Thanks all.

[udon]

Back to Udon's comment about getting an initial multi"O" and potentially having 15 mos.to decide,transfer funds,etc., Is being 50 yrs.and having sufficient funds and pension

enough in itself to get the multi(understanding, of course one must exit Thailand before each 90 day period expires) as opposed to just getting a single entry"O",if in either case retirement is the eventual purpose??

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Harpy,

if you were an Aussie, I'd say yes.

What passport do you carry?

[buadhai]

Attn: Dr. Pat Pong:

I wrote to the consulate in Houston and this is the reply I got. It sounds rather complicated. Does it seem right to you?

In order to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand you must first

obtain the O-A visa here in the states and your documents must be

forwarded by the Consulate to Washington Embassy to be forwarded to

Bangkok prior to your application there. Attached is the information

and the application forms, both of which are required.