over 50 visa hua hin

[bozzman101]

hi all it it an easy process to make an over 50 permit in hua hin imigration office are the natives friendly???
do you have to have your bank letter dated on the day of application
any thoughts on what to birng on the day much apprechaited
any paritcular time to go??

wbr

bozz

[Norseman]

It's easy to make and do everything as long as you follow the book and the existing rules. Have all copies & photos required and you'll have no problem with immigration.
Stop call them natives.
The Thais are friendly if you are friendly.
Your notification from the bank must not exceed 5 days old.
Lunch break is between 12 and 1 PM.

Read more about the visa process and procedures here: http://huahinafterdark.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5119

[higgy]

Hi
I got my retirement visa 5 weeks ago.Not sure where you are from but the info given to me in the UK was very misleading even allowing for the recent changes.
They want to see funds of 800,00 Baht in your Thai account which must have been there for at least 3 months and not allowed to go down below that figure.
You will need 2 passport sized photos and decide if you want a multiple entry visa or just a normal one,obviously the multiple entry one is more expensive.
I took a letter from the bank stating the amount in question and got it the same day to make sure.They did not ask to see my bank book which is the norm.
You will obviously have to take your passport and 2 copies (they let me use their copier), and will then be required every 90 days to report to immigration to show your bank details,sign a couple of forms and that should be it.......in my experience!Staff were OK.
Hope this helps

[richard]

Anybody been through the RENEWAL of a retirement visa recently?

[machersjohn]

Hi Richard . I renewed my retirement visa in Hua Hin in September. Second time i have done it in Hua Hin much quicker this time , 20 minutes in and out and good for one more year in paradise.

[Nereus]

Does anbody know the proceedure if you have a retirement visa, and then find that you have to leave the country temporarily? I have been told that there is an exit visa, but I cannot find any facts about it.

Any help appreciated, thanks.

[machersjohn]

Go to immigration and ask for a re-entry visa. I think it costs around 1000 baht. You can get a multiple re-entry for around 3500 baht.

Don't exit without the exit visa or you have to start all over again.

[Nereus]

Machersjohn

Thank you very much

[richard]

Anybody know about financial requirements for renewal of a retirement visa?I know the rules for an initial application but have heard conflicting comments about financial requirements

[Norseman]

It's still 800.000Bt in the bank or a paycheck every month worth 65.000Bt.

[machersjohn]

The financial requirements are as before. You need a letter from your embassy confirming your monthly pension. In my case i also took a letter from the bank confirming i did bring in the required amount and a copy of my bank book. In the event the latter two were not required. I also had a medical certificate which was not read but was retained by the officer. The staff at immigration were as always very pleasant and helpfull.

[dane48]

Stop call them natives.
The Thais are friendly if you are friendly.

Right on spot

[suej]

Just been earding the info on retirement visas. Is the 65,000 per person what about couples? Same for the 800,000 ? seems alot for two people if it is doubled!

[rosievictoria]

All your information is great.
But as an australian is it the same for me as the UK.?.
Also can you do the 90 day renewal in Hua Hin.
I spent an hour yesterday trying to sort out things with the Royal Thai Consulate here.
Any advice would be welcome.
Many thanks
rosievictoria

[Norseman]

Yes, you can do the 90 day renewal in Hua Hin.
Don't know if Brits and Aussies are same-same but I think they are treated equally by Thai immigration.