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Are retirement visas currently available for expats moving to Thailand in July?

Jan 4, 2022
4 years ago
Usif ********
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Retiring in July and moving to Thailand, are retirement Visas currently available ?
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The availability of retirement visas for Thailand, specifically the NON-O and NON-O-A visas, was confirmed by several users in the conversation. It was noted that these visas can be applied for either within Thailand or in the applicant's home country, with the NON-O visa not requiring medical insurance at this time. There is some debate regarding the requirements and extension processes for these visas, and it is advised to check directly with the Thai Embassy or Consulate for the most accurate and updated information.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
DK *******
Yes me too
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Ken ******
actually can find answer simply by google search, also on air and drinking water.quality, big flood area (don't live near one), driving road safety world ranking etc etc, for OA visa, the insurance requirement has been raised to 3 million baht from
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0 inpatient just in two years!?
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Derek ***********
Technically Thailand does not have retirement visas but if you are over 50 you can apply for the following visas: NON – O, NON – O-A, and NON – O-X.
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Martin **********
Sure the are.welcome to LOS
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Brian *******
If you wish to retire and move to thailand, the reliable source to ans any and all your questions is thd Thai Embassy/Consulate in your home country. Dont waste time with any other source.
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@Brian ******
, I totally agree that's why I sent him the link for the Thai Consulate in LA that has jurisdiction over Nevada.
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Steve **********
@Brian ******
very true.
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Mark ******
How did such a simple question, easily answered, result in trolling with smartarse "look elsewhere" answers?
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
ur off track again, name calling rather than recognizing the validity of my point. c'mon now, ur not a child!
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
you don’t actually seem to have many points, except inventing a story about me finding Google useless.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
not too late to get tested for glasses i explained in detail, very reasonably, why i suggested google-- which had nothing to do with your hysterical comments, but you are either too childish or not man enough that perhaps you had been wrong, that what i explained made perfect, logical sense. Posters like you are exactly why those seeking help should avoid FB and goto google. You do posters a disservice!
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
If you're not blind or hallucinating, it's not to late to apologize for the lie you told. Your apology will be accepted, but please try not to keep exaggerating and lying, there's a good boy. ;)
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
you need remedial lessons-- no apology given, but will accept yours-- your just too foolish to realize when ur wrong. exactly why posters should mot listen to u on FB.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
until and unless you admit the obvious - that you lied, and you apologise for it, we have nothing more to discuss, and others should also be very reticent to believe anything you say. Stop lying.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
hahaha you are delusional, but proving my point again as to why no one should turn to the likes of you for advice, you don't even understand how google works.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
you are a liar, just admit it and clear your conscience.
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Mark ******
I have never said a bad word about Google, and I often use it, so again you are lying! Stop it, you’re making an absolute fool of yourself!
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@Sammy ******
you are calling others who try to help “enablers” i.e. name calling rather than recognising the validity of my point.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
well, in your case, if the shoe fits....
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
Likewise
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
so original- hahaha.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
Certainly more original than answering a genuine question with "Google it".
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
you really do miss the point-- the "Google" answer had absolutely nothing to do with trying to be original. It was in its simplicity, the absolute best answer available. I can see why you may need such groups to answer ur questions as it appears you don't understand how Google works.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
You're absolutely right - the "Google" answer isn't original and hasn't been original for years - smartarses have been using it since before this site started.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
boy, way off track again, don't t you get tired of being so wrong all the time. Of course, no one uses Google to research information. I wonder why it's the number one search engine in the world if it's of no use? hahaha-- keep living that fantasy, im sure it keeps u calm.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
just give up, you surely must be sick of displaying how foolish you are by now, everybody else is.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
look in the mirror-- ur the one talking google is useless, i just pointed out that billions of people disagree.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
just look at the other comments here on your foolishness, you’ll see just how silly you look to the majority here with your nonsense.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
it appears you also don't know how to read?! but ur thoughts on Google bring useless are priceless examples of your intelligence level. let's see, there are billions of users, then there's you. hahaha priceless!
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@Sammy ******
you are obviously the one unable to read. I have said absolutely nothing about Google being useless. I don’t believe it is. You however apparently think the only purpose of this group is to advertise what seems to be your absolute dependence on Google. It isn’t. Just keep up your “good work’, keep on demonstrating to all the other users here just how foolish and petty you are, I’m sure they are enjoying it, meanwhile the rest of us will continue to use the group as the useful and helpful tool that it can be.
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@Mark *****
Again, trouble with reading, or perhaps comprehension? were you a "special needs" student? seems likely. if u had read, i offered google as an alternative for asking others to do one's most basic research. not only can it be more accurate and up-to date, but easier to digest than the often, very contradictory views among a large number of comments.

It is actually helpful in getting more accurate information from FB groups to narrow, be more specific, with a question. look at google, then when it has easily answered most of your questions, THEN, take back the single specific question the poster has been unsble to find, or whose answer they find confusing.

This, unlike your disparaging and inaccurate characterizations of my comments, makes perfect sense for some who can read at middle school levels ( perhaps this is why u are having trouble).

Also, i recognize that some do not like md referring posters' simpke and general questions to google, as it removes the thrill they get in playing secretary for someone unable to do even the most basic research. Those enablers are actually doing a disservice to the poster by not guiding them on how to help themselves. I made the reference to the old axiom about teaching them to fish rather than just giving them the fish, but that reference likely zoomed over ur head.
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@Sammy ******
You are obviously the special needs person (I doubt that you were ever a student). You are apparently imbibing some sort of hallucinatory substance, having accused me without any reason at all of suggesting that Google is useless. Seek treatment for whatever addiction you have.
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Sammy *******
@Mark *****
hahahaha-- great reply, just another perfect example of my points!
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Don ***********
@Sammy ******
I think it’s you that’s off track matey this site is called “Thailand Visa Advice - And everything else. You need the “Smart Alec Site - for those who know everything” 😂 😂 😂
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@Don **********
so, u believe that regardless of how available, and likely more accurate the information might be found on govt sites, you think playing the enabler role is actually helpful?? C'mon, fess up, ur actually providing answers to get a thrill for yourself , help to the op is secondary.
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@Mark *****
because it is actually more helpful to direct someone, not "elsewhere", but to google, so they can learn where to find more detailed and accurate information, rather than be an enabler and jump to answer a question someone can easily answer for themselves. I realize, of course, for those who don't have much going on in their lives and get a thrill out of playing the Thai expert (while often, poster's questions lead to contradictory comments that are then argued about) are actually doing the poster a disservice. Teach them to fish, or just....
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Steve ********
@Sammy ******
based on what you're saying, every question could be answered with check the Thai embassy/consulate website and/or call your Thai embassy/consulate and ask them. So, why even have this Facebook group?
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John *******
@Sammy ******
Exactly! Come to FB instead of doing the research at the Thai Embassy and/or Immigration. Besides by July rules could be changed.
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Sammy *******
to be an enabler?
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
to not be a smartarse.
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Mark ******
@Sammy ******
if you really believed that, a link to an appropriate site would have been useful.
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Karl *************
Don't retire my friend we need you 👍
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Andy ***********
U can get either a non O or a non OA … non OA is applied for in home country and requires medical insurance . non O is Applied for in thailand and currently does not require medical Insurance …
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@Marlene *****
Please stop posting miss information that you dont know anything about
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Hettie *******
@Steve ******
stop misleading people
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Steve *******
@Hettie ******
Not misleading anyone. All my info is correct.
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Hettie *******
@Steve ******
then you have to check your info again.
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Paul *******
@Hettie ******
my friend has oa from aust never once had to di border runs he has been here 5 years
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Marlene ******
@Steve ******
these info was posted on these sites…many times….maybe you get your facts straight
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Andy ***********
@Marlene *****
. Please show us these
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@Marlene *****
complete bullshit, you can extend it in Thailand
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Steve *******
Yes, you can extend it in Thailand. How hard is it to understand
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Hettie *******
@Steve ******
for 2 years yes…after that ….border run if getting OA in your home country
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@Hettie ******
Nope, you can extend the OA indefinately without leaving Thailand. The visa expires after 1 year but the extention of stay can be renewed every year in Thailand
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@Steve ******
for 2 years…than border run with OA THAT YOU GET IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY
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@Marlene *****
Nope. Wrong again, you can extend that visa in Thailand
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Marlene ******
@Steve ******
yes you can extend it in Thailand but after 2 years after extension with OA (that you get in home country) you need to do border run
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Usif ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
thank you for the helpful information !
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Steve *******
@Andy **********
Both O and OA can be applied for in your home country
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Steve *******
@Marlene *****
You really should not post incorrect information in a visa advice group
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Steve *******
@Marlene *****
Yes, my information IS correct unlike yours. Do try and keep up!
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Steve *******
@Marlene *****
Stop posting wrong info! FFS
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Paul *******
@Marlene *****
your info is incorrect i live in thailand have a non retirement visa you just renew every 12mnths .there is no border crossings to be done at all
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Hettie *******
@Paul ******
with OA that you get in your home country?
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Marlene ******
@Paul ******
I was talking about OA VISA THAT YOU GET IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY
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Marlene ******
@Paul ******
with the OA visa that you get in your home country..you have to do border runs after 2 years of extension
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Marlene ******
@Andy **********
do your home work
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@Marlene *****
Nope, you can extend both visas for 1 year and yearly subsequently
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Marlene ******
@Steve ******
yes but you have to do a border run with OA visa that you get in your home country…
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@Andy **********
Non O can be obtained outside of Thailand
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Chris *******
@Andy **********
yes non-o is actually fairly easy to get an e-visa outside of Thailand.
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@Andy **********
non O evisa does cover retirement, available in your home country and much easier to get than in Thailand
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Chris *******
@Andy **********
yes it does, i am here now on it!
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John *********
They are called Non O or Non O-A visas for the purpose of retirement.
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James **********
Still available. No problems
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Usif ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you, with the changing rules because of covid I didn't know if they were suspended.
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James **********
@Usif *******
Covid has no effect on the rules as far as I’m aware
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Andy **********
Sold out this year
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Andy **********
@Tiffany *************
you fucking ruined my perfect laugh count. Jerk
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Tiffany **************
@Andy *********
hate it when that happens 🖖
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Sammy *******
give a try on google
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Paul ***********
@Sammy ******
please never reproduce you massive Muppet 👍
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Sammy *******
@Paul **********
u are so clever-- hahaha-- can't dispute the point so call names-- hahaha-- what are you, like six years old ?
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@Sammy ******
just renewed retirement visa in country and no insurance was required.
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@Andrew *******
what about the banking requirements
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Sammy *******
@Andrew *******
yes , filing for extension of non-O, not same as for non-OA. but surely no govt site could tell you that, only the all knowing gurus on a FB page.
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Derek ***********
@Sammy ******
I posted the link to the Thai Consulate.
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@Sammy ******
websites are not always up-to-date. Given the name of this group, it was a reasonable question.
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Sammy *******
@Ruth ******
of course because a FB group will obviously have more complete and accurate information than official government sites. makes perfect sense.
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Ruth *******
@Sammy ******
do you feel better now?
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Sammy *******
@Ruth ******
somewhat, and you?
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@Ruth ******
absolutely. But always trolls in these groups…
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Ruth *******
@Tim ********
I know. They’re so obnoxious … nothing better to do with their lives.
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@Ruth ******
yes, just like those who sit waiting for some question wh9se answer is easily obtainable online, but you prefer to be enablers and jump to answer --- talk about someone with nothing better to do w8th their lives!! haha
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