What to Do After Successfully Retiring in Thailand

1. Notify Immigration (TM30 Form)

Once you arrive in Thailand, the first thing you need to do is ensure your landlord files a TM30 form to notify immigration about your stay. This can be done by your hotel or your rented condo. If you’ve already arranged your accommodation before moving here, great! If not, don't worry, the process is straightforward.

Purpose: The TM30 is used to inform Thai immigration that a foreigner is staying at a specific property. It’s how authorities keep track of us expats.

Who Submits the TM30: The landlord or property owner is responsible for filing the TM30 form within 24 hours of your arrival.

How to File:

Online: TM30 Submission Link

Documents Needed:

• Copy of your passport (photo page and visa page).
• Copy of the property owner’s ID card or passport.
• Proof of residence (like a rental agreement). 

After submitting, you'll receive a receipt or confirmation from immigration. Keep this safe for future reference.

2. Opening Thai Bank Account

Opening a Thai bank account early on is super important for day-to-day life and future visa extensions. If you’re using the method of showing monthly income as financial proof for your visa, this bank account will be essential.

Required Documents:

• Passport
• Visa
• Lease/rental agreement in Thailand
• Residence certificate (available from the Thai Immigration office or your Embassy in Thailand)

3. Finding a Condo

If you haven’t secured a condo before coming to Thailand, no worries! You can stay in a hotel at first and search for a condo once you're here. Seeing the property in person is always better before making any decisions. We also offer condo search services if you need help here.

Once you’ve found a place and moved in, remember—your landlord needs to file the TM30 form again to notify immigration of your new residence.

4. 90-Day Reporting

After staying in Thailand for 90 days, you must notify Thai immigration of your current address. This is called the 90-day report.

• First time: You’ll need to do the report in person at any Thai immigration office.
• Next times: You can do it online, which makes things much easier.
• When to report: You can file it within 15 days before or 7 days after the 90-day mark.

Here’s the link for online reporting: Apply for Notification of Staying in the Kingdom.

What if I leave Thailand before 90 days?

If you have a multiple-entry visa, you can leave the country before your 90-day report is due and reset the count when you re-enter. Your next report will be 90 days after re-entry.

5. Preparing for Next Year’s Visa Extension

Now that you’ve settled in and secured your 1-year stay, it's time to think about next year’s visa extension. The financial requirements remain the same, so here’s what to prepare depending on your visa type:

• For Non-Immigrant OA Visa Holders: You’ll need both financial proof and health insurance.
• For Non-Immigrant O Visa Holders: Only financial proof is required.

Financial Proof Options:

• Monthly Income Transfers:
  Transfer at least THB 65,000 every month into your Thai bank account. Keep all international transfer records as proof.
• THB 800,000 in Savings:
  Deposit THB 800,000 into a Thai bank within the first month of getting your retirement visa. Keep this amount in the account for at least 3 months. After that, it can drop to THB 400,000, but you must top it back up to THB 800,000 two months before your next visa extension.

It’s not just about getting your retirement visa and thinking you're done. Living as an expat in a foreign country involves more than securing a visa—you need to make sure you’re following all the right rules. That’s why we’re here to help and support you with everything. 

We assist you with obtaining your retirement visa while you’re still in your home country, guide you on the essential steps to prepare before coming to Thailand, and ensure you know what to do once you arrive. 

Contact us today to get your retirement life started!