OVER 65, RETIRED. WHAT FINANCES?

[johnnort]

I understand that if one is 65 or older only proof of retirement is required to obtain a non O on the grounds of retirement. If no proof of finances are required at that stage what about obtaining the yearly extensions? Is proof of finances required then (800,000 in bank or monthly income of 65,000)? Thank you!

[TerryLH]

Yes, proof of finances are required for extensions at immigration.

800k in a bank in Thailand proved with a letter from the bank.

Or - 65k income a month requires a letter from your embassy.

Or - A combination of the two totaling 800k will require both a letter from the bank and a letter from your embassy.

[Langsuan Man]

Proof of finances are required for an O visa (based upon retirement) even if obtained outside of Thailand (O-A) the main difference is that the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country requires less proof of the 65K per month or 800,000 in a bank (not required to be in a Thai bank)

A copy of bank statement or evidence of adequate finance showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totaling not less than 800,000 Baht

Source: http://dc.thaiembdc.org/consular/VISA/Non-Imglong.aspx

BTW. The age for a retirement visa is only 50, not 65

[ubonjoe]

Even the 65 or over with nothing but a pension to get a multiple entry non-o is apparently no longer available since the embassy now has to approve the application. The Hull consulate had that info on their website in the past but it is no longer there.

[Thighlander]

Proof of finances are required for an O visa (based upon retirement) even if obtained outside of Thailand (O-A) the main difference is that the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country requires less proof of the 65K per month or 800,000 in a bank (not required to be in a Thai bank)

A copy of bank statement or evidence of adequate finance showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totaling not less than 800,000 Baht

Source: http://dc.thaiembdc.org/consular/VISA/Non-Imglong.aspx

BTW. The age for a retirement visa is only 50, not 65

Correct,but add the medical certificate and a letter from the local police. Only for multiple entry, too. I was previously under the impression I could easily get a single entry for 80 usd, but that is not the case for retirement (in DC anyway). 200 usd.

[ubonjoe]

No embassy or official consulate in your home country will issue a non-o visa for being 50 or over. They will only do the OA visa.

You need to get non-o visas from a honorary Thai consulate. For US they are listed here: http://www.thaiembdc.us/dcdp/Thai_Consulate_Directory2

[Thighlander]

but, then the clock is ticking on getting your 800K in your Thai Bank account.

[pontious]

Even the 65 or over with nothing but a pension to get a multiple entry non-o is apparently no longer available since the embassy now has to approve the application. The Hull consulate had that info on their website in the past but it is no longer there.

Still there UJ (in additional info downloads) 0ver 65 pension statement - no minimum required. valid 14-1- 14

[TerryLH]

"but, then the clock is ticking on getting your 800K in your Thai Bank account."

A Non O entry will give you 90 days. That should be adequate to get an account, fund it and have the money seasoned for 2 months.

[unclesiberia]

Even the 65 or over with nothing but a pension to get a multiple entry non-o is apparently no longer available since the embassy now has to approve the application. The Hull consulate had that info on their website in the past but it is no longer there.

The info is there but not highlighted , read the updated VISA APPLICATION PACK see bottom left of page ie updated Apa 28.10.13 the application format has changed.

see also GENERAL VISA RULES & REGULATIONS 3/3. amended Aa 01.09.13. bold paragraph.its all there.

Edited January 20, 2014 by unclesiberia

[acerhodes]

Even the 65 or over with nothing but a pension to get a multiple entry non-o is apparently no longer available since the embassy now has to approve the application. The Hull consulate had that info on their website in the past but it is no longer there.

The info is there but not highlighted , read the updated VISA APPLICATION PACK see bottom left of page ie updated Apa 28.10.13 the application format has changed.

see also GENERAL VISA RULES & REGULATIONS 3/3. amended Aa 01.09.13. bold paragraph.its all there.

I phoned the Hull consulate today.They confirmed over 65 O is available with evidence of state pension only

Now needs approval from London though