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Can I volunteer in Thailand on a retirement visa?
Aug 26, 2025
2 days ago
Peter **********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The question is about the ability to obtain a volunteer permit while holding a marriage visa and considering a conversion to a retirement visa in Thailand. A comment clarifies that there is no specific "volunteer permit." Instead, to legally volunteer, one requires a non-work restricted visa and a work permit. Since a retirement visa is classified as work restricted, it would not allow for legal volunteer work.
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.
