Answereda year ago

Are there any age requirements for my wife when applying for an OA retirement visa in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Retirement Visa OA Visa Trailing Spouse Visa DTV Visa Visa Requirements

Peter *********

asked Jun 15, 2025

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We are a legally married couple looking at applying for an OA retire visa and I know that the primary applicant (I am male, 60 yo) must be over 50, but is there any age requirement for my wife? She will be about 46 yo at the time of application. TIA! Peter.

Answer summary

The primary applicant for an OA retirement visa in Thailand must be over 50 years old, but there are no specific age requirements for the spouse. However, it is essential to check with the respective embassy if they issue trailing spouse visas as part of the process. Alternatively, spouses under the required age can explore options such as applying for a DTV visa to stay in Thailand while waiting for eligibility to apply for the retirement visa.

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a year ago

Peter *********

Thanks Taison - noted and will keep you in mind.

a year ago

Taison ****

@Peter ********

thank you sir

a year ago

Francois ********

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a year ago

Peter *********

Hi Francois, thank you for the information, greatly appreciated.

a year ago

Jeremy ********

She could apply for a DTV visa that will cover her for 5 years until she can apply for the retirement visa

Just another option to have

a year ago

Peter *********

@Jeremy *******

Cool - thanks for the suggestion Jeremy - just seems weird (to me anyway) that a spouse would not be covered by the main applicant's visa - but thats the way it is! Cheers, Peter.

a year ago

Jan ******************

Requirement for trailing spouse visa IF the embassy that serves your area agrees to issue it as piggyback on a Non O-A visa.

a year ago

Peter *********

@Jan *****************

Thank you for your reply Jan!

a year ago

Graham ******

No, have you checked that the Embassy you will be using will issue a trailing spouse Visa though?

a year ago

Peter *********

@Graham *****

Hi Graham we have not checked but I will do so - we are in the very early stages of the process and looking at options. Will do and thanks for the idea. Peter.

a year ago