Retirement Visa Ext Over 65

[machesta]

Some posts have confused me.

If I am over 65, do I only have to show proof of income, like Soc Sec, regardless of amount?

[thaiexpat21]

Are you talking about extensions of Stay or a Visa ?

There are differing mandatory financial requirements depending on your reason for requesting an extension of stay/visa.

[Patronus]

No.

For a Non Imm O visa issued in UK you just need to show 3 months state pension payments going into your account (irrespective of the amount).

BUT, for an extension of stay the normal retirement/marriage rules apply.

[ubonjoe]

For an extension of stay 65k baht income or 800K baht in the bank or a combination of the 2 not matter your age as long as you are over 50.

[machesta]

Yeah, I was referring to an Ext of Stay for Retirement.

[Patronus]

Yeah, I was referring to an Ext of Stay for Retirement.

For a retirement extension you will need to show 800k Baht in the bank or 65k Baht p.m. income (embassy letter) or combination of both i.e. 32.5k Baht income and 400k Baht in the bank.

Full details in "retirement extension" threads.

The over 65 OAP income is an anomaly, in my view, that only applies to visas issued in the UK and surely cannot last for very long.