I arrived in Thailand on a 3-month Non-O visa. After securing a lease and getting a letter from immigration, I was able to open a bank account. (Bangkok Bank refused me even with the immigration letter, but Kasikorn Bank accepted.)
Now Iโm preparing to apply for a 1-year retirement visa. I have a few questions for those who have gone through this process, especially without using an agent:
1. Is medical insurance required for this visa?
2. How long do I need to wait after transferring the required funds before I can submit my application?
3. After the extension is granted, do I need to keep the full amount (or part of it) in the account, and if so, for how long?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses transitioning from a Non-O visa to a 1-year retirement visa in Thailand. Key questions include whether medical insurance is required, the waiting period after transferring funds into a Thai bank account before application submission, and the amount that must be maintained in the account after the extension is granted. Community responses clarify that medical insurance is not required, funds must be "seasoned" for 2 months prior to application, and 800,000 baht must be kept in the account for 3 months post-extension, with a minimum of 400,000 baht required thereafter.
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.