Good morning
I’m an Australian married to a Thai for 15 years, we are about to retire to Thailand, can I arrive in Thailand on a 30 day tourist visa to start the retirement process or does it have to be completed here in Australia
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
An Australian married to a Thai can enter Thailand on a 30-day tourist visa (visa exempt entry) to begin the retirement process. This option allows for conversion to a non-immigrant visa within Thailand, which can be simpler than securing the visa in Australia. Alternatives include the Non-O visa for spouses, which may have different requirements such as health insurance.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.