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Can I use a Thai marina as my address to apply for a retirement "O" visa while living on my sailboat in Thailand?

Jun 28, 2025
19 hours ago
Andrew *******
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Hello everyone, Australian sailing to Thailand to next year to retire. I'm 50 years of age and receiving a monthly pension that exceeds the minimum amount. My question is I would like to live on my sailboat in Thailand, to apply for the retirement "O" visa I need a place of residence can I use a thai Marina as my address. Has anyone done this? Cheers. ๐Ÿป
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An Australian expat, planning to retire in Thailand at age 50, is inquiring whether he can use a Thai marina as his residential address for the retirement "O" visa application, given that he will be living on his sailboat. Comments affirm the feasibility and also express support for his sailing adventure.
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Paul ********
Iโ€™m told by my Australian friend that moorings in Thailand are similar to Australian prices
Mike *******
sounds epic! Fair winds and following seas. BZ
Peter *********
Yes
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