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How long does it take to acquire a retirement visa in Thailand, and is it easier than a marriage visa?
Apr 11, 2025
23 days ago
Karl *********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
Acquiring a retirement visa in Thailand is generally considered easier than a marriage visa. The retirement visa requires more money in a Thai bank account (800,000 THB) compared to the marriage visa (400,000 THB) but involves less paperwork. The process begins with obtaining an initial 90-day retirement visa, which can be done within an hour once the required funds have been in the bank for 2 months. After this, you can obtain a 12-month extension of that visa two months later.
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.
