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What are the requirements for obtaining a 90-day Non-O visa based on retirement in Thailand, especially if I need to return to Australia for medical reasons?

Mar 25, 2025
9 days ago
Peter *********
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Hi members...

Probably been asked 100 times being old takes time to sink in...

Thinking about getting

90 day O visa based on retirement . Is it 800000bht

Bank retirement.. I must leave Thailand and head back Sydney for medical reasons and come back after 3 months..
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The discussion revolves around obtaining a 90-day O visa based on retirement in Thailand, with a requirement of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for visa extension. Alternative advice includes considering the OA visa, which offers a one-year multiple entry option without needing funds in a Thai bank, suggesting that funds can remain in an Australian account. There are mentions of obtaining a Non-O visa while in Sydney for banking purposes prior to returning to Thailand.
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Anne *******
Aussie’s can get a 10 year ( 5+ 5)

Don’t need $ in Thailand I don’t think.

Embassy in Sydney issues them
Peter *********
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@Anne ******
new to me..m
Anne *******
@Peter ********
we have Aussie friends in HH. They all have the 5+5

Need to apply in Aus at the embassy in Sydney
Peter *********
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@Anne ******
that is the LTR visa

For people with business or working in Thailand...

I'm after retirement...
Peter *********
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@Anne ******
can you find out proper name of visa or is it 5x5 visa...
Stephen ********
@Anne ******
Hi Anne, can you explain how please as I am about to start my application, thank you Steve.
Graham ******
@Stephen *******
Look up the Non-OX Visa (retirement)
Anne *******
@Stephen *******
see my reply to Peter Robert’s.
James ********
One option...

Look at getting the OA Visa for retirement while you are in Australia. Gives you one year of multiple entries into Thailand. No money needs to be in a Thai bank. Keep it in your Australia bank account.
Peter *********
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@James *******
..OA Visa for retirement is showing long term multiple entry plus
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0bht in bank and health insurance
James ********
@Peter ********
yes...in an Australian bank account.. will get you the OA Visa with 1+1 year max stay in Thailand. Many OA Visa holders to return to their home country prior to the end of the second year AND obtain a new OA visa using their Australian bank account... thereby avoiding the need for a Thai bank account deposit of 800,000 Thai baht.
Peter *********
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@James *******
..thanks mate...

Would I still need a dated return ticket for first entry into Thailand
Graham ******
James ********
@Graham *****
Correct ✅
Peter *********
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@Graham *****
cheers 🍻
Graham ******
Get your initial Non-O while in Sydney for use on your return to open a bank account for the 800k to season 2 months before your extension application
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