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What are the budget-friendly options for establishing a home base in Thailand before committing to a Retirement Visa or Non-O visa?
Jun 4, 2025
22 days ago
Donnie **********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
A single person on a tight budget looking to establish a home base in Thailand can explore several options. The more economical choices include staying on a tourist visa, particularly a multiple entry tourist visa which can extend for up to nine months, or considering alternative routes like part-time work options (e.g., truck driving) to save money while living in Thailand. For long-term residency, investing in a Retirement Visa requires having a minimum of 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account, while alternatives like marriage or other visa types exist but may also have financial requirements.
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.
