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What are the costs and requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Bonty *******
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The costs associated with obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand (commonly the Non-O visa) vary based on several factors, including where you apply and the type of visa. Generally, the application fee for a 90-day Non-O visa can be around 2000 baht when applied in Thailand, or approximately 80 USD when applying through an embassy. Upon arrival, you will need to deposit 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for at least two months to qualify for a 12-month extension of stay, which costs 1900 baht. Other factors may include background checks and possible agency fees if you choose to hire a legal agency for assistance.
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Peter *******
Peter *******
Use an agent for 60,000 baht and receive a multiple entry retirement visa. The agent handles everything, and there is no need for an 800,000 baht bank account or any of the other crap. You'll have the visa in less than two weeks with no hassles, no worries, and no frustration. That's what I did, and I couldn't believe how quickly I received it.
Ole ***************
Ole ***************
In Norway it cost 2700 baht (800.nok) for the Non O based on retirement over 50 years old, the following extension in Thailand cost you 1900 baht and don't forget the financial requirements. a Non O-A, has higher price around 6800 baht, but gives you 12 months stay, also have demands for insurance and financial
David *******
David *******
Try the Embassy.
James ********
James ********
About 4'1"
Scooter *****
Scooter *****
1,000,000 baht or at 711 they have two for one 29 baht
Muri *****
Muri *****
1900 until very easy
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Carlos *********
Carlos *********
One per person
Gary *******
Gary *******
Yes
Revver ********
Revver ********
How much do you want to tell it???? I don't know if it has ears
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
can I tell? Can you please use correct English and ask again. In order to answer you, we need passport country and age. In your FB profile you look like a (censored)
Philip ********
Philip ********
Bouncy Bouncy boncing bonging botty botty😂😂🤣🤣😆
Richard ********
Richard ********
100 baht
Richard ********
Richard ********
F me not another one.
Pastel*******
Pastel*******
I will tell you and like everyone, to just LEAVE Thailand for a better country out there
Farang******
Farang******
Can you tell English Classes .how much
Les ********
Les ********
FarangBanter from your broken English you are suggesting that the OP take English lessons?
Geoff *******
Geoff *******
£60 from UK
Luc ************
Luc ************
1 million baht for you
Ron *******
Ron *******
1900 baht.

Not the question you should be asking.

If you do the retirement visa extension on your own (prepare for major frustration and wasting a lot of your time), the end cost will be around 3000 - 3500 baht
Robin *******
Robin *******
Ron Manso if you get your paperwork together correctly, it will take a few hours of your time and 1900thb at immigration, not sure where you are getting over 3000thb from.
Ron *******
Ron *******
Robin Smith I've done it 4 times. And with the exception of the 1st time, I've always had my paperwork in order.

Hospital fees, bank fee, copies, picture, immigration fee.

I'm not sure where you're going, but in Samui you're not getting this done in a few hours. And from what I've heard, you're not getting it done anywhere else that quickly either.

Unless you use an agency.
David ******
David ******
Ron Manso Only takes me couple hours without an agency
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
Ron Manso hey you from USA California you are, the application to the 90-days Non-Imm-O retirement visa is something like 80 US Dollars. And the application for the 1-year extension of stay based on retirement, inside Thailand, costs 1900 Baht. If you have nothing better to say, just DO NOT REPLY but keep your fingers off the keypad
Graham ******
Graham ******
Ron Manso the cost for all extensions is 1900B so where does your 3000+ come from?
Ryan *********
Ryan *********
Hire an immigration lawyer in Thailand bro
Erika ************
Erika ************
Can you recommend one ☝️ for me?
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Ryan Sanders they don't need a lawyer.
Ryan *********
Ryan *********
Lynnette Munoz really !! Why ? They want help from facebook, why not hire a professional provided they’re retired senior and would prefer an easier way to get their visas
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Ryan Sanders they asked the cost of the visa. The embassy tells you cost of the visa application and the extension is 1900 tbt. Don't need a lawyer to tell you that.
Ling *****
Ling *****
Ryan Sanders you don't need it mate. The local Thai visa agencies are 💯 doing a great job already. They are not lawyers.
Bartłomiej **********
Bartłomiej **********
good luck
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Whatever embassy you're applying at, for the non-O, says is cost plus 1900 tbt for extension.
Daniel *******
Daniel *******
Fo’ ninety nine
Dave *******
Dave *******
Depends on type of retirement visa you are looking

Google search results:

standard Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O or O-A) costs 1,900 THB (~$55 USD) for the annual extension fee, but the real cost depends on whether you look at the official government fees or the mandatory financial requirements needed to qualify

.1. Direct Government FeesInitial Visa Application: Around 2,000 THB for a single-entry visa, or 5,000 THB for a multiple-entry visa if applied for abroad.Annual Extension: 1,900 THB per year if renewed inside Thailand.Re-entry Permits: 1,000 THB for a single re-entry or 3,800 THB for multiple re-entries (required if you plan to travel outside Thailand during your visa year).

2. Mandatory Financial Requirements (Not a Fee)To qualify, you do not pay this money to the government, but you must prove you meet one of these financial thresholds:

Bank Deposit Method: 800,000 THB (~$22,000 USD) deposited in a Thai bank account. This money must be held in the account for 2 months before applying and 3 months after approval.Monthly Income Method: Proof of a steady foreign pension or income of at least 65,000 THB (~$1,800 USD) per month.Combination Method: A mix of a Thai bank deposit and annual income that totals at least 800,000 THB.

3. Hidden and Extra CostsHealth Insurance: Mandatory for the O-A visa tier. Policies must cover at least 400,000 THB for inpatient care and 40,000 THB for outpatient care.Administrative costs: Budget roughly 10,000 to 15,000 THB for required medical certificates, criminal background checks, document translations, and notary services.

Visa Agencies: If you hire a legal agency to handle the complex paperwork and bank setup for you, they typically charge between 15,000 and 40,000 THB for the first year.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Dave Allen the financial requirements are not a cost as the money is in your bank account and remains yours
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
Generally around 80 USD for a 90 days Non O based on retirement as a e-visa trough foreign missions. If you apply inside Thailand the fee is 2000 baht.
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
Jan Kenneth Nesland if they are going for a non O to retirement, yes they do
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
Jeff Hoffmeister But that is simply wrong. Opening a Thai bank account has become the main bottleneck, but you can still apply in-country for a Non O based on retirement or marriage etc if you already have a Thai bank account or your embassy issues an income affidavit. Read up before correcting others.
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
Jan Kenneth Nesland can’t apply for any visa In Thailand, you have to get your visa before you come here
Jan ******************
Jan ******************
Jeff Hoffmeister Not correct newbie
John **********
John **********
Depends on which of the 4 or 5 visas that are all retirement visas you are talking about. The most common method is to get a 90 day Non-O visa before you travel to Thailand using money in your home bank that matches the requirements of wherever you will apply, you then need to travel to Thailand, open a Thai bank account place 800k baht in the account for 2 months and apply for a 12 month extension of stay.

The actual cost of the visa varies depending on where you apply but should be around 2000 baht, the extension inside Thailand is 1900 baht
Alan **********
Alan **********
@John *********
also... is the non o single entry ...
Jim *********
Jim *********
Alan Boardman yes, you can go back home or even another country and get another single entry O based on retirement. They stopped issuing the multi entry O 90 day visas about four years ago.
Alan **********
Alan **********
@John *********
I take it you can stay for 90 ... then return home.

Can you apply same for your next vocation. I normally only stay in Thailand 70days...then a few weeks in Vietnam ( or similar )

I only leave the cold UK winters for 5 months
Malcolm **********
Malcolm **********
You might have trouble after getting a few non-O visas as they are intended for people moving to Thailand and as Immigration are cracking down on visa misuse they might refuse you a visa if they think you have had too many and are trying to beat the system in a cheap way of staying long term in Thailand. I don't know if they will but be aware that it is a possibility.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Alan Boardman yes, nothing speaks against you (mis)using the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa for a 90-days holiday in Thailand and do so two times within a one-year period. UNTIL some day in the future SOME Immigration officer will conclude that you are misusing the visa system . . happy pappy and good luck 😄
Mats **********
Mats **********
@John *********
Retirement is a longer perion than 90 days, last year i stayed 120 + 10 days in Cambodia with out a visa! Happy times changes quickly!
Graham ******
Graham ******
Mats Engström The usual "retirement" visa is the Non-O which gets a 90 day entry stamp and the other less popular one is the Non-OA which is a 12 month multi-entry visa. You cannot stay more than 90 days (currently) without a visa unless you have Thai family and were able to get the Visit Thai Family extension which is normally not given to those on a visa exempt entry stamp..
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Mick **********
Mick **********
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