Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant 'O' (Retirement) Visa if I'm not technically retired yet?

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Dec 14, 2021

3 years ago

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Is it a problem to get a Non-Immigrant "O" (Retirement) Visa if I'm still not retired? 

I can prove the required money on bank. But on visa form i would select that I'm working

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You can apply for a Non-Immigrant "O" (Retirement) Visa in Thailand if you are 50 years or older, even if you are still working. The key requirements are having sufficient funds in your bank account. While some may refer to it as a retirement visa, technically, it applies to anyone over 50 meeting the financial criteria, regardless of their employment status.

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Carlos *********

If you're over 50. But you can't work in the Kingdom.

3 years ago

Philip **********

Mike where are you from?

3 years ago

Nick **********

The name "retirement visa" is very misleading.

If you are 50 or older and working like crazy outside of Thailand you can get that visa if you qualify for the requirements. But if you would be 49 and really retired you wouldn't be able to get it.

No idea why discrimination by age is so important for this kind of visa. As if those under 50 are unwanted irresponsible young brats, but 50 and up are mature, wise (wo)men of respectable age who can handle this kind of visa ?

3 years ago

Peter *********

Not a problem if over 50 years of age

3 years ago

Roger *********

No

a lot of pappers double of everything

& time

I did it this year

It takes about 45 days & cost 2000 baht

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

Technically, a "retirement visa" doesn't exist. These visas are for people who are 50 years or older, and can meet certain income requirements from overseas.

3 years ago

Martin **********

As soon you are 50 years old you can apply for a retirement visa if you have enough money. No need to be retired in real life.

3 years ago

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Martin **********

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