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What are the latest updates on the Non-O Retirement Visa application process in Thailand?

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Sep 1, 2025
15 days ago
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Non-O Retirement Visa Update

We are reaching our capacity for Non-O Retirement Visa applications converted from Exempt Entry or Tourist Visa.

What’s Included

▪ Bank Account Opening (TR/Exempt)

▪ 3-Month Non-O Visa

▪ 1-Year Retirement Extension

Current Turnaround Time

All cases are being prioritized / rushed. Our complete process, which includes bank account opening, the 3-month visa, and the 1-year extension, takes just 3 days.

Price

▪ 60,000 THB

Important Note

▪ It is not true that all agents cannot assist with first-time retirement visas. We can.

▪ Some agents reportedly take up to 5 weeks for this process. Please be careful. Our current turnaround is 3 days.

If you intend to convert from Non-O, please contact our team as soon as possible.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The Non-O Retirement Visa process is currently prioritizing applications converted from Exempt Entry or Tourist Visas, with a turnaround time of just 3 days. The package includes a bank account opening, a 3-month Non-O visa, and a 1-year retirement extension, all for 60,000 THB. The post reassures that not all agents are unable to assist new applicants and highlights concerns about other agents taking longer for the service. Comments from various users include recommendations for agents, discussions about fees, and personal experiences.
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.
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Paul ********
Is there one in undon thani
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@Paul *******
 yes there is,they charge
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 cheers mate for your info
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@Paul *******
 For bank opening we require you to be in Bangkok for 1-2 days.
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 ok thank you I will keep in touch
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Jarek *********
But I already have bank account
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@Jarek ********
 For case where only non-o, and yearly extension is needed then we charge 37,000 thb.
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 ooooo very expensive. Double then last year
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@Jarek ********
 If you already have a non-o, or retirement extension then our yearly extension fee is 15,000 right now (takes 3 days).

Prices have not changed much if you already have a bank account.
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 ok thank you. But you confused me every 2 weeks about your changes. Don’t send me new messages if you don’t read my visa conditions. Make me seek.
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@Jarek ********
 We aren’t able to filter updates right now, so we send general announcements to everyone.

When replying publicly, we usually don’t check whether everyone we’re responding to is a customer or what their history is.

If you need a specific answer, you can always reach out to our team through LINE or EMAIL, where we already have your history and can provide personalized support.
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Grant *********
I was quoted half that price in march in pattaya as well as the 800,000thb placed in my account to qualify
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@Grant ********
 If you already have a bank account we charge 37,000 thb.

The service we are quoting includes bank account opening while on TR/exempt.
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 ok thank you. I have bank account
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@Grant ********
 Well, this obviously was the price because you entered on a Non-Imm-O visa. Because on this visa, opening a bank account is a breeze. So you only paid for the 12-months extension and didn't have to use own funds. The same would also be the quote of the threadstarter agency - 30-32,000 THB. And a re-entry permit would cost something on top of this price. You have to understand what this topic is about: It refers to the "change of visa type" from a touristic entry to a 90-days visa and from there to the 12-months extension. On a touristic entry, you cannot get a bank account opened any more since February 2025 - THIS is the hurdle the threadstarter offers to remove
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Kurt *************
@Grant ********
 nobody is gonna put money in your account, but i hear a rumor that some agents does the document magic trick to fix it. Not very legal tho
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Dave **********
Many palms need greasing,if you want it done,no hassle,then it's gonna cost extra,same with most things. 🙏🙏
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Yo***
It is totally useless to argue about the agent and its fee. Someone who has enough money for this, can use this service. comfortable and stressless. This is true. If someone does not like this or does all by himself, it is also fine. It is just individual choice.
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Al *******
Very happy with Grace and the
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. Everything went smoothly and very professional. I highly recommend thier services.
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@Al ******
 me too. Cannot fault them.
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David *********
Same here great visa company
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Shaun ******
Thais never repay always scamming an agent just did to me bottom feeders
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@David ********
 a little harsh, everybody gets scammed here mate, one way or another. You know it, we all know it. Its a matter of live and learn. Dance around the traps.
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Shaun ******
@David ********
 who says im not hardened up you gave no idea of my adventurous life
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Mma *******
@Shaun *****
 these guys are ok.
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Todd *********
@Shaun *****
 🇦🇺 seems more your speed. Happy retirement 😂
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@Shaun *****
 What exactly did an agency do to you?
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Shaun ******
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 lied that they would enable to do my evisa while i visited China but arrived and no needed to go to Malaysia
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@Shaun *****
 Unfortunately, some unreliable agents sometimes resort to tactics like this. It is also important to be cautious of offers with unusually low prices or intentional delay tactics.

With us, all services and fees are clearly agreed upon before we accept your passport. Every payment is secured under a formal contractual agreement, and all funds are treated as a refundable deposit if we do not deliver the service as promised.
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Bora ********
60k 😂🤣
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Grace ************
@Bora *******
 60,000 THB is the standard rate, and many agents no longer even provide this service. Instead, they advise clients to leave the country or switch to an ED visa first, which involves complicated processes that can take weeks to months to complete.
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@everyone If you require these services, please reach out to us via LINE. Normally, we charge a addition fee for our 3-day rush processing, but we are waiving this charge at the moment.

Please note that, due to the bank account requirement, you will need to travel to Bangkok and stay for three days.
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@George *****
 We are a service-focused business.

When it comes to banking, we can draw on our experience, network, and facilitate with immigration to support account openings in exceptional cases.

If you feel our pricing is too high, please share what other agents are charging and we’ll gladly review it. From our knowledge, our rates are not substantially higher than others and, in some cases, we may even be more affordable.
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David *********
If you don't like the service that they offer just scroll on dude
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Todd *********
@George *****
 you are angry that Thai businesses want to do business and make profit to feed their families lol. Go back to your own shithole
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@Grace ***********
 Just to confirm, a 3-day stay in Bangkok results in a 15-month visa and a bank account, correct?
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@Xu ****
 Correct, we are rushing all cases at no additional charge.
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Xu *****
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@Grace ***********
 That would then mean that you are tied to a branch in Bangkok. What about people who live elsewhere? They need to be able to bank locally.
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@Frangipani ******
 They can then open an account at any bank or branch once they hold a 3-month Non-O visa along with a 1-year extension.

Most banks will not allow new account openings unless the applicant already has a 1-year retirement visa, but once they do, it is no longer an issue.
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UChol *****
60K bath?????😰😰😰
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 Yes, once your application is approved for 15 months, the yearly extension fee is about 14,000 THB.

The initial 15 month conversion cost is higher because you are already in Thailand without a bank account and not holding a Non-O visa.
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 : we are over 60. my wife and myself. for retirement visa, we should apply separately? Usually husband apply as main applicant and wife get retirement visa automatically. am I wrong ?
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in case of couple, main applicant open account and wife follow husband. is it possible in Thai ?
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 Please contact our team for this specific situation, they will need more details.

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