Getting A Type O Visa In Kl Advise Requested Please

[chrisjohn66]

Hi

I am a British citizen have lived in thailand for 20 years under a work visa.

Having stopped working in Thailand I wish to get a multiple entry retirement visa.

I have been told the first step is to enter Thailand on a Type O visa.

I am now in Malaysia and will be going to the Thail consulate in KL next week to do this.

My questions are

1. Will there be any problems getting a type O visa to enter Thailand.

2.What documents do I need for this visa.

Any advise appreciated

Regards

Chris

[Lite Beer]

Hi

I am a British citizen have lived in thailand for 20 years under a work visa.

Having stopped working in Thailand I wish to get a multiple entry retirement visa.

I have been told the first step is to enter Thailand on a Type O visa.

I am now in Malaysia and will be going to the Thail consulate in KL next week to do this.

My questions are

1. Will there be any problems getting a type O visa to enter Thailand.

2.What documents do I need for this visa.

Any advise appreciated

Regards

Chris

Are you talking about getting a years stay based on retirement by applying at Immigration in Thailand?

You should be able to get a Non O Visa in KL. Just tell them you need it to extend it in Thailand for retirement.

If they will not issue then you can still do it with a normal Tourist Visa or even the 30 day on arrival stamp.

It just makes it a bit easier if you have the Non O to start with , but it is not essential as they can be converted to a Non O at Immigration in Thailand.

[chrisjohn66]

Many thanks

Chris

[chrisjohn66]

Hi Lite Beer

Just one more thing

Lets say for some reason I cannot get a Type O visa and go for normal 30 day stay or tourist visa. I plan to enter Thailand on single ticket.

Is that a problem as I have heard they need a return air ticket and maybe hotel reservation before they let you in.

Many thanks

Chris

[Lite Beer]

The problem seems to be getting on the flight to start with. Assuming you are flying.

If you have a Tourist Visa there should be no problem.

You would then have to Visit Immigration in Thailand with at least 21 days left on it and convert it to a Non O (fee 200 Baht).

A couple of weeks before that expires go back to Immigration and apply for the retirement extension.

All this assumes you meet the financial requirements for the extension.

65,000 Baht a month income OR 800,000 Baht in the bank (which must be there 3 months before you apply)

OR a combination of both.

You should be able to get a Non O anyway.