What do I need to know about applying for a retirement visa to move back to Thailand after living abroad?

Apr 30, 2024
6 months ago
Len ********
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I am interested in joining Thailand visa advice as I lived in Thailand for more than 20yr, but moved back to the UK 17yr ago, but am considering moving back to Thailand . But need the information on retirement visa
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A user expressed interest in moving back to Thailand after living abroad for many years and sought advice on the retirement visa process. It was suggested they apply for a 90-day Non-O retirement visa at their local Thai embassy. The requirements include being over 50 years old and proving a monthly income or savings. Specific financial conditions were outlined, such as a monthly income of 65,000 THB or savings of 800,000 THB. Additional advice included opening a bank account in Thailand and obtaining a re-entry permit for flexibility with travel.
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  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Henrik *****
Make a trial run a couple of months first, much may have changed, so try it out before committing.
Phil ******
@Len *******
just join it
Jan ******************
If you plan to move permanently or retire in Thailand I would recommend that you apply for a regular 90 days Non O retirement visa at your thai embassy at home first.

The formal requirement is that you’re passed 50 years for a non O retirement visa.

The financial requirement is a pension/income minimum equal to 65K thai baht a month OR funds equal to 800K thai baht. This may vary somewhat between the different embassies. You can use your bank at home to verify your income/funds.

When you come to Thailand you’ll need to open a bank account and put 800K thai baht within a month for to apply for your first year extension of stay, as your embassy doesn’t offer to give you a affidavit letter to confirm your income.

For your next year extension of stay you’ll have time to prove a monthly pension/income minimum 65K baht a month for twelve consecutive months and you can switch to the income method and don’t need any money saved in your bank any more. For the future yearly extension of stay you’ll just repeat this procedure. If you get a re-entry permit on your extension of stay you can more or less come and go as you wish in the future as long as you’re back in time to apply for your yearly extension of stay. The 90 days report is suspended while you’re out of Thailand.

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Steve *******
@Jan *****************
The minimum 65k Thai Baht a month doesnt have to be a pension, just has to be income.
Jan ******************
@Steve ******
Correct, if you apply in UK the formal requirements is “income”. For your extensions in Thailand the requirements are also “income” transferred over sea for twelve consecutive months.
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