How can Farang retire in Thailand ? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Anaedilla** · 10-20-2005, 08:00 AM

My friend asked me how can he retire in Thailand ? What is the rules regulation and length of visa permit and his wife is Thai? Thanks.

**karaburatoreror** · 12-15-2005, 08:00 AM

He ahould consider buying the bestseller Retiring in Thailand.

**BuyCheapest** · 01-29-2006, 08:00 AM

the thaivisa forum (thaivisa dot com slash forum) has a large section on visa issues, with every possible scenario discussed. refer your friend to there - I think no point in trying to replicate information.

**Anaedilla** · 03-16-2006, 08:00 AM

Thank you Betti, boy you stay up late.

**Accor$314** · 07-09-2006, 03:22 PM

I don't know how the rules would apply to you if your wife is Thai. I found it relatively easy without a Thai wife since I met the age and income requirements. I first got a visitor visa to get into the country and openend an account with the bank of Bangkok. As I withdrew pension money several times each month with my US ATM card I deposited it at the Thai bank and withdrew it again to be able to show activity and get a letter from the bank. I also had copies of my annual pension notification. I needed a physical from the local hospital in Chiangmai and got a letter of recommendation from the US consulate. Once I had my 1 year retirement visa, it was easy to get it renewed at the Chiangmai immigration office. To leave the country for visits abroad I needed a special permit in my passport. All of that for a fee, of course.

We left Thailand after three years for personal reasons.

**Aeaefee** · 07-09-2006, 03:47 PM

I don't know how the rules would apply to you if your wife is Thai.

I believe the main difference if you have a Thai spouse is that the income requirements are about 50% less.

Also in addition to what you have mentioned you have to have a police report from your home country and the country you currently reside in if different.

David

**Accor$314** · 07-09-2007, 11:25 AM

......Also in addition to what you have mentioned you have to have a police report from your home country and the country you currently reside in if different.

David

I didn't have one. I wonder if they accepted the letter from the US consulate as a substitute. They actually had a form letter for that purpose.

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01-29-2006, 08:00 AM	#3
BuyCheapest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 625 Senior Member	the thaivisa forum (thaivisa dot com slash forum) has a large section on visa issues, with every possible scenario discussed. refer your friend to there - I think no point in trying to replicate information. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Anaedilla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 735 Senior Member	Thank you Betti, boy you stay up late. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2006, 03:22 PM	#5
Accor$314 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	I don't know how the rules would apply to you if your wife is Thai. I found it relatively easy without a Thai wife since I met the age and income requirements. I first got a visitor visa to get into the country and openend an account with the bank of Bangkok. As I withdrew pension money several times each month with my US ATM card I deposited it at the Thai bank and withdrew it again to be able to show activity and get a letter from the bank. I also had copies of my annual pension notification. I needed a physical from the local hospital in Chiangmai and got a letter of recommendation from the US consulate. Once I had my 1 year retirement visa, it was easy to get it renewed at the Chiangmai immigration office. To leave the country for visits abroad I needed a special permit in my passport. All of that for a fee, of course. We left Thailand after three years for personal reasons. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2006, 03:47 PM	#6
Aeaefee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	I don't know how the rules would apply to you if your wife is Thai. I believe the main difference if you have a Thai spouse is that the income requirements are about 50% less. Also in addition to what you have mentioned you have to have a police report from your home country and the country you currently reside in if different. David Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2007, 11:25 AM	#7
Accor$314 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	......Also in addition to what you have mentioned you have to have a police report from your home country and the country you currently reside in if different. David I didn't have one. I wonder if they accepted the letter from the US consulate as a substitute. They actually had a form letter for that purpose. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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