Question Retirement Visa

[leonn]

Hello ; my question is:

my birthday is 24.7.1960 ; so im 49 years old yet

and when is the right time exactly for me to apply for "Retirement visa" ?

up to 1.1. 2010 ? or do i have to wait till my birthday next year 24 july 2010 to apply for retirement visa?

i have open an account and put money already in a Thai bank ( 1.500.000 baht) 80 days ago

and 10 days later it will be full 90 day that my money stay sinse 3 months in my account ..( is that right for advise money for retirement visa ? even too early now apply for visa )

??? most people talk about "Siam Commercial Bank " why is that ? does it matter if i show 800k

in another thai bank like farmer bank or kasikorn bank ? do i have to bring a letter only from SCB ??

i hope not..

what i have to do all STEP by STEP to get RETIREMENT VISA in my position ?

if you give me clear answer about this ; i will be very glad ( i stay with tourist visa in pattaya now )

thank you all from now on.

leon

[Lite Beer]

You have to be at least 50 years old on the day of application. The 800,000 Baht has to be in the bank for 2 months before applying. It can be in any bank and you do need a bank letter.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

You have to be at least 50 years old on the day of application. The 800,000 Baht has to be in the bank for 2 months before applying. It can be in any bank and you do need a bank letter.

Carts and horses.

[thaiphoon]

Must be 50 at time of application. 800k in Thai bank for 2 months for first application, 3 months for subsequent applications. Can use any Thai bank, but SCB, Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn have good online banking facilities.

You will need a letter from bank confirming the account balance (to agree with passbook), together with completed application form TM7, recent passport sized photo, copy of bank passbook and copy of passport. A map to you residence might be asked for together with some proof such as rent receipt/lease but that should be all. Fee 1,900 baht. If you plan to travel during the period of the extension you will need to obtain a re-entry permit from immigration to keep your permission to stay alive. Fee 1000 baht single entry; 3800 baht multi entry.

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm7.doc (print the two-sided form on a single sheet of paper)

[lopburi3]

I would apply July 25, 2010 or later.

[phetaroi]

You have to be at least 50 years old on the day of application. The 800,000 Baht has to be in the bank for 2 months before applying. It can be in any bank and you do need a bank letter.

I believe it has to be any Thai bank.

[phetaroi]

Must be 50 at time of application. 800k in Thai bank for 2 months for first application, 3 months for subsequent applications. Can use any Thai bank, but SCB, Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn have good online banking facilities.

You will need a letter from bank confirming the account balance (to agree with passbook), together with completed application form TM7, recent passport sized photo, copy of bank passbook and copy of passport. A map to you residence might be asked for together with some proof such as rent receipt/lease but that should be all. Fee 1,900 baht. If you plan to travel during the period of the extension you will need to obtain a re-entry permit from immigration to keep your permission to stay alive. Fee 1000 baht single entry; 3800 baht multi entry.

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm7.doc (print the two-sided form on a single sheet of paper)

I'm curious. My account in HSBC does not have a passbook. For my first time I had my monthly statements to date, the current statement, and the letter.

[thaiphoon]

I'm curious. My account in HSBC does not have a passbook. For my first time I had my monthly statements to date, the current statement, and the letter.

Latest monthly statement plus up to date bank computer printout plus bank letter usually suffice if don't hold passbook account (but most people do).

[Jingthing]

Certainly there is nothing in the written law requiring a passbook. Certainly it will be expected if you have an account that uses a passbook. The decision whether you have provided enough proof or not is always up to the discretion of your officer. Therefore I recommend kowtowing ...

[InterestedObserver]

You have to be at least 50 years old on the day of application. The 800,000 Baht has to be in the bank for 2 months before applying. It can be in any bank and you do need a bank letter.

I believe it has to be any Thai bank.

I'd be interested in knowing if you can get a Thai baht account anywhere other than in a Thai bank?

[thaiphoon]

I'd be interested in knowing if you can get a Thai baht account anywhere other than in a Thai bank?

My bank back home can provide THB currency accounts

[JimGant]

my birthday is 24.7.1960 ; so im 49 years old yet

According to the Thais, you would already be 50 ("in your 50th year on earth")

Would that fly with Immigration?

[Jingthing]

my birthday is 24.7.1960 ; so im 49 years old yet

According to the Thais, you would already be 50 ("in your 50th year on earth")

Would that fly with Immigration?

No!

[phetaroi]

I'd be interested in knowing if you can get a Thai baht account anywhere other than in a Thai bank?

My bank back home can provide THB currency accounts

But is that acceptable at Immigration for various visas?

[Mario2008]

The bank account has to be in Thailand when applying for an extension of stay.