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Can someone transition from a BOI visa as a dependent to a retirement visa in Thailand?

BOI Visa Retirement Visa Visa Transition Thailand Immigration Dependent Visa Non-O Visa

Tracey *********

asked Aug 21, 2026

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Has anyone had experience of having lived in Thailand and been on a BOI visa as a dependent and then moving to a retirement visa in their own right?

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The conversation discusses the process of transitioning from a BOI visa as a dependent to obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand. It highlights the necessity of cancelling the BOI visa and meeting specific requirements for the retirement visa, including providing financial proof. Participants share personal experiences and advise on the documentation needed, specifically the TM7 form and financial conditions, such as having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. The importance of consulting with immigration authorities for accurate guidance is also emphasized.

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John **********

Are you on an extension of stay based on a Non-O visa or something else? If you are you can just change the reason for the extension at your next renewal by meeting the requirements for an extension based on retirement

2 months ago

Tracey *********

@John *********

it’s a little bit tricky as the BOI visa is dealt with differently and my husband will potentially stay on that whilst it is me that changes.

2 months ago

John **********

@Tracey ********

then speak to the BOI

2 months ago

Colin **********

Yes I did this, but you need to have the workrelated documents cancelled and start the extension the on the day your nolonger offically employed,so your be on overstay.

2 months ago

Tracey *********

Colin Chaffers having researched this a lot I have found that the BOI does need to be cancelled and then my retirement visa applied for. Did you do this all yourself or use an agent? I can’t get a definitive answer from immigration on whether the TM86 should be used for application as it doesn’t specify coming from a BOI visa. Do you remember which form you used perhaps? Thank you in advance.

2 months ago

Colin **********

Tracey Hewison my company did the leaving documents. The extension is done at the immigration office with a TM7, plus the usual suspects, (financial stuff, copies of passports and the like)

2 months ago

Tracey *********

Colin Chaffers I think my case may be a little different as my husband will remain on the BOI visa - it’s just me that will change initially to a retirement visa.

2 months ago

Graham ******

Tracey Hewison if you have 800k seasoned in a Thai bank account in your name it could be possible to change the reason for the extension to requirement next time it's due. Ask in advance, if not then ask if you can start with your own Non-O 90 day visa (with banked 800k) without leaving.

2 months ago

Tracey *********

Graham Seal thank you.

2 months ago

Colin **********

Tracey Hewison ok, your right, I dont see any reason that might stop you, but this is not so common so you would need to check with the local immigration office, if you move you would need the financial 800kthb in the bank, plus the normal documents.

2 months ago

Tracey *********

Colin Chaffers thank you.

2 months ago