I'm US citizen at present living in Philippines I'm retired and over 50 My pension is over 65,000 baht a month. My question is this if I come to Thailand from Philippines on Visa on arrival can I apply for retirement visa there Or do I need to return to states and apply from there?

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

However you might want to consider a name change.

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

I do not think there is a non-o tourist visa

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

I do not think there is a non-o tourist visa

Did someone say there was? The "tourist visa" would be another option to allow more time if Embassy was not willing to issue the non immigrant O. He would apply for the non immigrant O visa for reasons of his age being over 50 and intent to check on retirement once in Thailand.

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

I do not think there is a non-o tourist visa

I think you misread. it says "If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you ......."

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

I do not think there is a non-o tourist visa

He didn't say there was a non-o tourist visa. There's a coma missing: "If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion."

If not a non-o, a tourist visa would...

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

" In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income."

Just to clarify, in case he is unaware ...

The "proof" of monthly income required is a affidavit stating the amount you receive in $ that you fill in and that is then notarized by the US Embassy. If you enter using the 30 day visa exempt entry, you'll need to prove the amount twice, once for the conversion at Immigrations to a non-o entry and again at Immigrations when you apply for the extension of stay based on retirement (it's not a visa). The US Embassy will charge you $50 for EACH affidavit that they notarize. As Ubonjoe says, probably better to arrive with a non-o, which will reduce the hassle and dollar expense.

Immigrations normally accepts the affidavit alone, but an officer could ask for something additional to back up the amount you claim, so it's a good idea to have your documentation ready. Usually depends on which Immigrations office you use.

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

Also just to clarify, 800k for the UK & 400k for the US or a proven record of equivalent with monthly deposits. They're also companies here which will take care of everything including the large bank deposit. After all it's Thailand, everything is negotiable.

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You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

I do not think there is a non-o tourist visa

He didn't say there was a non-o tourist visa. There's a coma missing: "If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion."

If not a non-o, a tourist visa would...

I'm pretty sure a COMA would not help the clarity of Joe's advice. A COMMA on the other hand...

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

Also just to clarify, 800k for the UK & 400k for the US or a proven record of equivalent with monthly deposits. They're also companies here which will take care of everything including the large bank deposit. After all it's Thailand, everything is negotiable.

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The financial requirements are the same for all nationalities to get an extension of stay based upon retirement. The only proof you can use for the income is a letter from your embassy.

The 400k number you posted is for an extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai.

Using the companies you mentioned is risky and is considered illegal if the money is not yours.

You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

Also just to clarify, 800k for the UK & 400k for the US or a proven record of equivalent with monthly deposits. They're also companies here which will take care of everything including the large bank deposit. After all it's Thailand, everything is negotiable.

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The financial requirements are the same for all nationalities to get an extension of stay based upon retirement. The only proof you can use for the income is a letter from your embassy.

The 400k number you posted is for an extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai.

Using the companies you mentioned is risky and is considered illegal if the money is not yours.

Yes I know, I was tired. I'll be getting the marriage one next year. Already conversed with the guy, so all good.

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You can do a conversion to a non immigrant visa entry from a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) but you must do it with 15 days of arrival. In order to do the conversion you must have 800k in the bank or proof of 65k baht income.

Then 60 days after visa entry is done you can apply for an extension of stay based upon retirement. The money then will need to be in the bank for 60 days or a new proof of 65k baht income.

It would be best if you got a non immigrant O visa at the embassy in Manila. That would eliminate the first step of getting the visa entry. If not the non-o a tourist visa would give you a 60 day entry which would give you more time to do the conversion.

Also just to clarify, 800k for the UK & 400k for the US or a proven record of equivalent with monthly deposits. They're also companies here which will take care of everything including the large bank deposit. After all it's Thailand, everything is negotiable.

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The financial requirements are the same for all nationalities to get an extension of stay based upon retirement. The only proof you can use for the income is a letter from your embassy.

The 400k number you posted is for an extension of stay based upon marriage to a Thai.

Using the companies you mentioned is risky and is considered illegal if the money is not yours.

Yes I know, I was tired. I'll be getting the marriage one next year. Already conversed with the guy, so all good.

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But the company is sound, highly recommended & proven. However I would use the monthly deposit method as I already met the requirements & have had a good standing with the Thai bank.

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