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What are the stay requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand for those over 50?

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Apr 25, 2024

2 years ago

Nuno ***********

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Hi all. Hope you are well.

Question....if you are over 50 and apply for the retirement Visa....how many days a year are you obliged to stay in the country. Can you actually leave for say 3 /4 months at a time and still have the visa? Thanks In Advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There are no minimum stay requirements for the retirement visa in Thailand for individuals over 50. Holders of this visa can leave the country for extended periods, including 3 to 4 months, as long as they return to renew their visa when necessary. It is important to obtain a re-entry permit if planning to leave to avoid visa issues.

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Todd *********

The obligation is zero days

2 years ago

Greg *********

No obligation, just make sure it's multiple entry if you get retirement visa

2 years ago

Giorgio ******

it might be that: not understand correctly

2 years ago

Greg *********

@Brandon ***********

my visa agent mentioned that, maybe I not understand correctly

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Greg ********

you can't get a multiple entry retirement visa in Thailand and most embassies don't sell it.

You're talking about re-entry permit not multiple entry visa.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

Graham ******

None, you just need to be there when you're Extension is due for renewal or it's over and you start again. You also need a re-entry permit if you leave otherwise the same result.

2 years ago

Nuno ***********

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@Brandon ***********

tks Brandon

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Nuno **********

30 days before at most offices, 45 days at some

2 years ago

Nuno ***********

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@Graham *****

thanks graham. As i understand the renweal is once a year. Do you have to be there on the exact day or can you renew one or two months before...for example. Thanks

2 years ago

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Nuno ***********

Brandon ************

There is no obligation.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

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