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What are my options for a longer stay in Thailand after retirement?

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Sep 4, 2025

8 months ago

Iva **********

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Hello, I would like to ask for advice on a longer stay in Thailand, I will be retired in January and I want to enjoy it a little differently, thank you all for your answer, have a nice day.

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Dobrý den,chtěla bych poprosit o rady ohledně delšího pobytu v Thajsku,v lednu už budu v důchodu a chci si ho užít trochu jinak,děkuji všem za odpověď,hezký den.

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The user is seeking advice for a longer stay in Thailand after retiring in January. Responses indicate that it depends on their nationality regarding visa exemptions and mention the possibility of obtaining a retirement visa if the user is over 50 years old.

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Are you over 50 and qualify for a "retirement" visa?

8 months ago

Colin **********

Depending on your passport you are visa exempt for 60 days which can be extended for a further 30 days at immigration for 1,900THB

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