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What do I need to click on to apply for a retirement visa for Thailand?

retirement visa Thailand visa process NON-O visa non-immigrant visa visa application

Jun 5, 2025

a year ago

Bernard ************

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What should I click on for a retirement visa?

Thank you

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Pour un visa retraite je dois cliquer sur quoi ?

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To apply for a retirement visa in Thailand, you should select 'Non-immigrant' on your application form, ensuring that the bottom of the form corresponds with this designation.

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

Non-immigrant. The bottom of your form should match this.

a year ago

Bernard ************

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Je pars vers le 15 octobre donc je vais attendre un peu

a year ago

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

merci, mais je viens de voir que pour la demande de visa il faut Moin de 3 mois avant l'arrivée en Thaïlande.

a year ago

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@Bernard ***********

Correct. The visa is valid for 3 months from the day it is issued. So if you plan to travel further than 3 months from now, you would not want to apply yet.

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