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Can I apply for a retirement visa from India after visiting for two months?

Retirement Visa NON-O Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Application Process Thai Consulates Expats in Thailand

Aug 14, 2025

9 months ago

Eileen ************************

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Did not apply for a retirement visa through an agent soon enough, so I have to leave. I’ll visit India for 2 months then return here. Can I start the application process from there? I’d so, what steps can I take?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you're planning to leave Thailand and go to India for a couple of months, you can start your Thai retirement visa application process from there. You should apply through the Thai embassy or consulate in India, which can be done online via their official website. Make sure to follow these steps: obtain a NON-O visa from the embassy, ensure you receive the correct stamp upon your return to Thailand, set up a bank account, and meet the financial requirements for extending your stay.

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Roland ********

Visit India and document it. So I don't have to.

9 months ago

Nev ********

@Roland *******

just visit Pattaya, you’ll get the idea.🤣

8 months ago

Roland ********

@Nev *******

They have invaded Pattaya, huh? Good place for them!

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Steve ***********

You're so brave, 2 months. Should let you back no questions, lol

9 months ago

Stuart ***********

1. Get the non-O visa online from the embassy in India.

2. Fly and Enter Thailand, ensuring the immigration officer stamps you un with the non-O visa.

3. Open a bank account in Thailand within a couple of weeks.

4. Transfer 800,000 baht into your account.

5. Get a list of requirements from immigration to extend your stay.

6. When your money has been in your account for 2 months, go back to immigration with everything on their list and extend your stay.

9 months ago

Stuart *********

9 months ago

Stuart *********

I believe you can apply through the embassy or consulate’s in India. Where you are depicts which one to use. (See photo).

It’s all done online

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but you have to select the correct embassy or consulate to route it to.

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