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What are the passport validity requirements for applying for a Non-O retirement visa while in Laos?
Dec 29, 2025
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Philippe *********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
In order to apply for a NON-O retirement visa while in Vientiane, Laos, it's essential to understand passport validity requirements. Although it was previously noted that six months of validity was acceptable, there are conflicting statements suggesting a one-year requirement for optimal approval. All Thai embassies generally require your passport to have a minimum of six months validity for visa applications. However, for entry into Thailand with a NON-O visa, your passport should ideally have enough validity to cover the duration of stay that the visa permits. It is advisable to renew your passport before applying for the visa to avoid complications, especially as any visa issued will only be valid until the passport's expiration date.
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.
