Has anyone tried to get a multi entry Visa In Penang or anywhere else by just providing normal documentation plus a letter from the UK Pension Service stating that you receive a pension . The amount not important

The 800'000 or 80,000 not required !

The only consulate that states that is in the UK, as far as I know.

Incoem amount for an extension of stya is 65,000 not 80,000 a month.

For sure you will not get a multiple non-O based on retirement in Asia. Try Australia.

Moved to visa section.

That is only applicable to applications done in the UK.

As said you will not get a multiple entry at any nearby location even with the money in the bank or income proof.

Yes they figure people applying from true farang-land are better quality on average than those applying in nearby asian countries.

probably true

Fly to Perth by Tiger Air for your visa cheaper than going back to the UK

Fly to Perth by Tiger Air for your visa cheaper than going back to the UK

Perhaps but he should be prepared to show some financial proof to get the visa.

The headline is misleading, as it states a British Thai consulate says no minimum needed, not the consulate in Penang. Have you tried? And if so, did it work?

stating that you receive a pension . The amount not important

I too read that somewhere, that there was no minimum amount of pension required, you just had to be over 65 in the case of a male. Unfortunately I can't find where I read it again. Wish I could it would be very interesting to me. Anyone else seen it?

Thanks

stating that you receive a pension . The amount not important

I too read that somewhere, that there was no minimum amount of pension required, you just had to be over 65 in the case of a male. Unfortunately I can't find where I read it again. Wish I could it would be very interesting to me. Anyone else seen it?

Thanks

From this PDF on Hull website: http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/download.aspx?id=20140312100006

4) Visiting Thailand as Pensioner aged 65 and over.

Evidence required:

a) Current “DWP Pension Statement” showing receipt of UK State Pension (no minimum

But it only applies for getting visas in the UK and no where else.

Thanks Ubonjoe,

I knew I had seen it somewhere.

I wonder if it is something new, I haven't noticed it before.

It seems almost too easy but with fingers crossed I must look into it when I go back to UK in July.

Cheers

Do you have be from the UK?

Do you have be from the UK?

It is likely that only UK pensioners would be on the DWP Pension Scheme - or people legally working in the UK long enough to receive one.

What I find incredulous is that last year (July 2013) I had to show 20,000 GBP in a current account is that this year when I am 65 all I have to show is 3 consecutive payments from the DWP showing pension payments of no minimum amount

HI i would like to know if i can get the visa in my Australian Passport.

i am receiving a DWP pension Aged 68

Do you have be from the UK?

It is likely that only UK pensioners would be on the DWP Pension Scheme - or people legally working in the UK long enough to receive one.

And those who did not work in the UK but kept up with NHI 'stamps' too I believe.... I hope!

The only consulate that states that is in the UK, as far as I know.

Incoem amount for an extension of stya is 65,000 not 80,000 a month.

For sure you will not get a multiple non-O based on retirement in Asia. Try Australia.

Moved to visa section.

Perhaps I misunderstand, but I had no difficulty converting my 3 month visa, from Laos, to long term - less than 30 minutes in the office.

Prior to that, I had a one year (non-O) which was much harder to qualify for in the US. The US consulate wanted both federal and state police clearances, plus income docs from all sources - not just deposit record or letter from embassy.

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The only consulate that states that is in the UK, as far as I know.

Incoem amount for an extension of stya is 65,000 not 80,000 a month.

For sure you will not get a multiple non-O based on retirement in Asia. Try Australia.

Moved to visa section.

Perhaps I misunderstand, but I had no difficulty converting my 3 month visa, from Laos, to long term - less than 30 minutes in the office.

Prior to that, I had a one year (non-O) which was much harder to qualify for in the US. The US consulate wanted both federal and state police clearances, plus income docs from all sources - not just deposit record or letter from embassy.

Yes no problem. [proof receiving 65,000 month or 800,000 in Thai Bank] but this topic is NOT about receiving 65,000+ a month but receiving a UK DWP pension aged 65 years and over..

In UK if you are receiving a DWP pension [maybe anyone that has paid into the UK system for x years] will receive a yearly retirement Visa even if the Pension is only receiving 20 something thousand a month. Proof 3 x Pension slips..

Not wishing to be a party pooper,but from experience I have found that a lot depends on who you are dealing with on the day.I mean here in Thailand.I am here on a retirement visa.Last year I wanted to change to a marriage visa because of the money angle.I spent a lot of time and effort doing the paperwork and when I presented it to the imm. officer was told had to go to Chaeng Wattana.The month before they would process it,fortunately I had enough money in the bank to renew my retirement visa,which I did because the thought of being pi**ed about was too much for me on the day.I have also gone down the route of having certidfied letters from the British Embassy in BKK.When I presented the paperwork to the imm.officer at Ayuthea (before they changed the rules ) none of them could understand the paperwork,What I am trying to say is that if you find a way that works then go down that route.It makes life easier and you only have to do it once a year.As a matter of interest I have to go to Sahm Khok in Pathum Thani,usually they are pretty good but if you get them on a bad day just take the valium.One other instance I had was a few years ago renewiing my visa for the second time,my wife was with me and the imm.officer said to her "Shall I renew it for him ".My wife told me what she had said and I replied,"Well if you don't,I am out of here with my money and you can take care of my Thai family".She stamped it straight away.Just thought I would give a little insight to my experience with them.

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Not wishing to be a party pooper,but from experience I have found that a lot depends on who you are dealing with on the day.I mean here in Thailand.I am here on a retirement visa.Last year I wanted to change to a marriage visa because of the money angle.I spent a lot of time and effort doing the paperwork and when I presented it to the imm. officer was told had to go to Chaeng Wattana.The month before they would process it,fortunately I had enough money in the bank to renew my retirement visa,which I did because the thought of being pi**ed about was too much for me on the day.I have also gone down the route of having certidfied letters from the British Embassy in BKK.When I presented the paperwork to the imm.officer at Ayuthea (before they changed the rules ) none of them could understand the paperwork,What I am trying to say is that if you find a way that works then go down that route.It makes life easier and you only have to do it once a year.As a matter of interest I have to go to Sahm Khok in Pathum Thani,usually they are pretty good but if you get them on a bad day just take the valium.One other instance I had was a few years ago renewiing my visa for the second time,my wife was with me and the imm.officer said to her "Shall I renew it for him ".My wife told me what she had said and I replied,"Well if you don't,I am out of here with my money and you can take care of my Thai family".She stamped it straight away.Just thought I would give a little insight to my experience with them.

Persistently requesting "retirement or marriage visas" will naturally cause confusion because such "visas" do not exist !

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