I have a colleague who makes regular 30 day trips to Thailand he is 73 and a UK resident, every time recently he comes in the Immigration take him to the office asking why he is here in Thailand. He doesn't have the finances for a 'Retirement Visa', is not physically fit to go to a Consulate nor the transport to apply for a Visa in the UK.

Today on arrival he was advised by the Immigration Officer to get a 'Retirement Visa' or he would not be allowed to enter on his next trip as he had exceeded the 180 days permitted in Thailand ?

This gent can easily acquire a visa by post from the Thai Embassy in London

If he is in receipt of a State Pension he could get a 12 month multi entry "O" visa.

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If this gent is making frequent 30 day "visa exempt " entries he can continue to expect to be challenged as to what, exactly , he is doing.

There is NO 180 day limit/restriction on time spent in Thailand.

Edited October 7, 201510 yr by oncearugge

This gent can easily acquire a visa by post from the Thai Embassy in London

If he is in receipt of a State Pension he could get a 12 month multi entry "O" visa.

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If this gent is making frequent 30 day "visa exempt " entries he can continue to expect to be challenged as to what, exactly , he is doing.

There is NO 180 day limit/restriction on time spent in Thailand.

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He is only in receipt of the U.K. state Pension, less than £10k a year, not sure he would qualify Multi Entry O

Visa ?

He needs to be receiving the UK State pension to apply for a Multi Entry Non Imm O Visa.

Visiting Thailand as Pensioner aged 65 and over. Evidence required: a) Current “DWP Pension Statement” showing receipt of UK State Pension (no minimum necessary) or copies of your latest 3 months bank statements showing you are receiving weekly or monthly pensions payments from the DWP (Department for Work & Pensions). In the case of only the husband or wife receiving a UK State Pension their partner can also be granted the same visa provided they present a copy of their marriage certificate. Either a single or multiple entry visa may be granted in these circumstances.

This gent can easily acquire a visa by post from the Thai Embassy in London

If he is in receipt of a State Pension he could get a 12 month multi entry "O" visa.

.

If this gent is making frequent 30 day "visa exempt " entries he can continue to expect to be challenged as to what, exactly , he is doing.

There is NO 180 day limit/restriction on time spent in Thailand.

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He is only in receipt of the U.K. state Pension, less than £10k a year, not sure he would qualify Multi Entry O

Visa ?

Detail in the link!

http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/49

He will, as part of the application for an "O" visa, have to provide evidence of receiving a UK State Pension.

The multi entry visa lasts a year gives 90 day entries.

The visa cannot be renewed although if you friend can meet the financial requirements an extension of stay could be applied for.

A new multi entry visa can only be obtained from the London Thai Embassy.

... He doesn't have the finances for a 'Retirement Visa', is not physically fit to go to a Consulate nor the transport to apply for a Visa in the UK. ...

Wow! How on earth does he travel to and from the airports and manage to fly half way around the world then?

He's a tourist so he should at least make the effort and get a TR visa.