Can I apply for a Retirement visa in Thailand on my own, and what are the form requirements?

Retirement Visa Thai Visa Application Non-Immigrant OA Visa Visa Duration Reentry Visa Visa Requirements

Jan 20, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi 

can i apply for Retirment visa on my own or will I need to pay an agency to do it ? Are the forms complicated To fill in ?

Does anyone know how long can I stay outside Thailand with multi entry Retirment visa ? 

Msny thanks for all your help

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can apply for the Retirement visa (non-immigrant OA visa) on your own without needing an agency. The application process is manageable, and the forms are not overly complicated. If you are applying from your home country, you can obtain a one-year multiple entry visa which allows you to stay in Thailand for one year each time you enter. There is no limit on how long you can stay outside of Thailand; however, ensure you enter before the visa's 'valid until' date.

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Eddie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you again Stuart , that's very helpful information

6 years ago

Stuart *********

There is no limit to how long you stay OUT of Thailand. Your visa will have a “valid until “ date which means you have to enter by that date.

6 years ago

Stuart *********

If you are in your home country you can apply for the non immigrant OA visa. This gives you one year of multiple entry to Thailand and each time you enter you get admitted for 1 year. If you enter just before it expires you get another year stamped but it is not multiple entry. You can get a reentry stamp so effective for nearly 2 years. If applying at a nearby consulate you buy the non O visa based on being over 50 which gives you 90 days. In Thailand subject to having

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0 baht in a bank for 2 months you can apply for an extension of stay for a year. Check the website of the consulate you are going to apply at and they will list what copies you need. It’s not difficult and you certainly don’t need an agent to do it.

6 years ago

Stuart *********

As long as you meet the financial requirements and have the police check and medical certificate then yes you could.

6 years ago

Michael **********

@Stuart ********

if I am going back to the States every two years then I could apply for the non-immigrant o a Visa each time. Is that correct?

6 years ago

Eddie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you very much Stuart !

6 years ago