Hi everyone, I am US citizen coming to Thailand for retirement visa. I already have a BBL account from a previous retirement visa (had to let it lapse because of a emergency). I paid an agent back then. Question - where do I find the list of required documents to do it myself? I know I need to change to NON O first 3 months and then retirement but cannot find a list of the documents required for either. TIA
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A US citizen inquiring about the process of obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand, specifically the documents required for converting to a NON-O visa first for three months, received advice to contact local immigration for specific requirements as they vary by area. Suggestions include applying for a 90-day NON-O visa from a Thai embassy or consulate in the US prior to arrival and securing documentation from the bank to demonstrate funds, which must be up-to-date on the day of immigration application.
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the letter/certificate lasts for 7 days, most people go to the bank on the day to pick up year statement, letter/certificate and update bank book. Bank book must be updated on the day you go to immigration.
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Chiang Mai requirements for non O
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This is for Chiang Mai immigration for the 1year extension
Look at the Thai Embassy/Consulates in the US to get your Non-O before you arrive so you get 90 days on entry and hit the ground running
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It would be easier if you get the 90 day non-O visa from the Thai embassy in your home country before you leave. That way you have 90 days to go to the immigration office and get their handout for the requirements for the 1-year extension and can apply directly for that.
If you still want to convert in Thailand, you'll need to go to your immigration office and ask them for their list of requirements to convert to the non-O based on retirement, as each office sets their own requirements. You'll also need to prove that the money in your bank was transferred from overseas, which is not required for the 1-year extension.
it seems overwhelming, but it is easy really, just get a folder and put all of your documents in it with a few photocopies and go to immigration. It's actually very simple.