Retirement Visa Changes?

[joesohum]

After reading so much info about visa changes I see very little written about retirement visas. Does anyone know if they have been affected in any way?

[Dave the Dude]

After reading so much info about visa changes I see very little written about retirement visas. Does anyone know if they have been affected in any way?

Hey Joe

I understand that no medical cert is now required and for NEW retirement visa's one needs income of 65k Baht per month OR 800k Baht in bank for at least 3 months (they review visa 3 times during first year). People who already in system can continue to use 'old' regs. See thread :-

http://www.lawyer.th.com/National_Police_O...er_Oct_2006.pdf

cheers from sunny London

[cwilliam]

After reading so much info about visa changes I see very little written about retirement visas. Does anyone know if they have been affected in any way?

Hey Joe

I understand that no medical cert is now required and for NEW retirement visa's one needs income of 65k Baht per month OR 800k Baht in bank for at least 3 months (they review visa 3 times during first year). People who already in system can continue to use 'old' regs. See thread :-

http://www.lawyer.th.com/National_Police_O...er_Oct_2006.pdf

cheers from sunny London

First time I have seen no medical cert required,anybody can confirm this?

[lopburi3]

No medical certificate is required for extensions of stay for retirement.

[cwilliam]

No medical certificate is required for extensions of stay for retirement.

Thanks,just cancelled my Dr. appointment

[Gary A]

I called Thai immigration in Chiang Khan and asked if anything has changed regarding my retirement visa. The answer was that nothing has changed and that I STILL need the medical certificate. My 90 day address verification is due November 8th and my visa expires November 17th. I plan on filling out the forms for the visa renewal and also the address verification and then see what happens. I'm hoping I can get my new retirement visa rather than having to go back the next week. I'll let you know how it goes. TIT! One never knows.

[lopburi3]

The new rules do not require a medical certificate and those processing in Bangkok have not had to provide but as the retirement is local approved guess you will not have a choice if they insist. You should not have any problem doing early, two weeks is considered normal and up to a month is normally allowed without any question.

[cwilliam]

The new rules do not require a medical certificate and those processing in Bangkok have not had to provide but as the retirement is local approved guess you will not have a choice if they insist. You should not have any problem doing early, two weeks is considered normal and up to a month is normally allowed without any question.

I plan to go 1 month early and will post the latest at BKK.

[Spaniel]

I just renewed my retirement visa, in Bangkok, on 5 Oct and they did not ask for the medical certificate.

[stevehaigh]

someone told me that the retirement extension now is 65k/mth income (800k in the bank will not do, must be monthly income) and that you have to pay tax on the 65k/mth even through the money comes from outside thailand. does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

thx steve

[Lite Beer]

someone told me that the retirement extension now is 65k/mth income (800k in the bank will not do, must be monthly income) and that you have to pay tax on the 65k/mth even through the money comes from outside thailand. does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

thx steve

65 k a month or 800,000 in the bank rule still applies.

[Lite Beer]

Sorry forgot. The 800k has to be in the bank for a period of 3 months before you apply.