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Can a person under 50 with early retirement in their home country obtain a retirement visa in Thailand?
Hi group I have a friend that has early retirement granted in his home country and is under 50. Is there any way he can get retirement visa in thailand not being 50 but with early retirement granted ? Thanks in advance <3
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A person under 50 cannot obtain a retirement visa (Non-O) in Thailand even if they have early retirement granted in their home country. The minimum age requirement to qualify for the retirement visa is 50 years. Some alternatives include applying for the Thai Elite Visa, which does not have an age restriction. It is essential to note that the Non-O visa is typically associated with individuals over 50, and financial requirements must be met regardless of age.
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Chris ******
I retired and came at 45 and looking back know my biggest mistake was not getting the Elite. In the end it cost about the same and added countless headaches. Tell your friend get the Elite. The closer you are to 45 the most cost effective it is.
Chris ******
@David ***********
if you use it for the full five years you divide by five. That totalled less then I spent on visas and travel for. visas and peace of mind has a price. I get a hassle entering and exiting the country about 80% of the time. It's not worth it. The Elite is.David ************
Not sure how giving half a million baht every so many years is cost effective. Can you explain the math. I’m curious to know as probably others may as well as a better option.
Tod *********
the short answer is NO.
That Non-O visa and the yearly extension are given to people who are 50 or over.
That Non-O visa and the yearly extension are given to people who are 50 or over.
Joe ***********
The Early Retirement was just a happen stance... as one can be an age 50 Executive still actively working making $500,000 a year - and just happened to be on a two year paid sabbitical from work. A Retirement status in one's home country or elsewhere has nothing to do with it.
David ****************
I came over here full time at 48 on an O visa, then extended it when 50 years of age due to early retirement.
Joe ***********
The term "Retirement" in association with a Visa (O or O-A) is as much a Nickname as anything else.. One just needs to be 50 years of age. AND these two Visas or an associated Extension of Stay are not related to any retirement pension or home country status of being officially retired. Financially you only have to show money in the bank or a monthly income.. The money (cash in the bank or monthly income) can come from any source
Diane ******
He could get the Thai Elite Visa or whatever it is called.
Robert ********
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Robert *******
Funny part is that even when lots of people keep on talking about retirement visa for Thailand, it simply does not exist, so the answer is as simple as it can be: NO. The Non Immigrant O visa is for people of 50 years of age or older.
Richard *******
@Robert ******
I knew you understood this Robert, ;) I'm just being grumpy today :) :)Robert *******
I know, I should have written down a better description. I would give it a go for you: The Non Immigrant O (O stands for Other) can be applied for for several reasons. One of the reasons to apply for this Non Immigrant O visa could be based on being over 50 years of age and willing to spend the rest of your time in Thailand, called by some people retirement, because the text otherwise gets to long.
Richard *******
The Non-Immigrant O visa is most certainly not just for people over 50.
David ************
I retired at 45 and told no. 50 was the the rule for min age. Many come at 50 meeting requirements and are not yet retired.
Paul *******
No. Must be 50 years of age.
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