jamie2009 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncearugge Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) 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. Edited October 7, 2015 by oncearugge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie2009 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 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. [/quote 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncearugge Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 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. [/quote 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 ... 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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