What do I need to retire in Thailand as a life partner of a Thai citizen?

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Moving to Thailand for retirement involves a few steps and requirements. Please note that immigration laws and regulations can change, so it's always a good idea to check with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in South Africa for the most up-to-date information. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here are some general guidelines:

Non-Immigrant O Visa:

You can apply for a Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) Visa at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in South Africa. This visa is initially valid for 90 days and can be extended once you are in Thailand.

Financial Requirements:

You need to meet specific financial requirements to obtain a retirement visa. As of my last update, one common requirement is a monthly income or a combination of income and savings. You may need to prove a regular monthly income equivalent to a certain amount in Thai Baht. Alternatively, you can show a combination of monthly income and savings.

Medical Insurance:

Thai authorities often require proof of health insurance covering your stay in Thailand. The insurance must meet certain criteria set by the Thai government.

Police Clearance:

You may need to provide a police clearance certificate from your home country, showing that you have no criminal record.

Extension of Stay:

After entering Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O Visa, you can apply for a one-year extension of stay at the immigration office in Thailand. This extension is usually granted based on financial criteria and the availability of required documents.

Reporting to Immigration:

You are required to report to the local immigration office every 90 days to confirm your current address.

Thai Language and Culture Course (optional):

Some provinces may require retirees to attend a Thai language and culture course.

Property Ownership:

While it's not a requirement for a retirement visa, if you plan to buy property in Thailand, you should be aware of the rules and regulations related to foreign ownership.

It's highly recommended to contact the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in South Africa to get the latest and detailed information on visa requirements and procedures. Immigration policies can change, and they can provide the most accurate and current information based on your specific situation.

Get a marriage visa (if you marry your Thai partner legally) or a retirement visa.

Then, you can read here for everything you need to know to move to Thailand.

About the limit of 800k THB in balance, is it needed even if you can show that you have 65k THB in retirement money coming into your account every month ?

go to thai embassy in Pretoria they will give you all the requirements for an O-A visa you will need B800k in a bank account in ZA or offshore , you will need a medical cert from local doctor and health insurance - otherwise do it in Thailand with a O visa but you will need an agent to help you with local account fir the 800k

Thailand doesn’t recognise any form of relationship other than a formal marriage between a couple. Life partnership, gay marriage or any other kind of relationship is not recognised. To get a marriage visa you’d need to be a “straight” couple. Sadly any other form of relationship isn’t recognised.

What is a life partner ?

If you are not married I am sure the 'life partner' part will not count for anything here.

The retirement visa is easier to obtain than a marriage visa anyway (provided you can invest 800,000 baht in Thailand).

Come to Thailand with a day tourist visa and start the process for obtaining a non O visa when you arrive.

Retirement visa if you have the 800k bht in a Thai account

I'm also from SA stay in khon kaen. But im married. Have a retirement visa. Live partner. Not sure

If you are not married you should look at retirement visa.