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What documentation do I need for a retirement visa application in Thailand, specifically regarding medical certificates and police clearance?

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Oct 16, 2025

14 hours ago

Stuart *********

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Hello.

I have been a regular visitor to Thailand for many years and now is the time to stay permanently. 

I will be applying for a 90 day non immigrant visa online here in the UK and then after depositing the necessary funds in a Thai bank account will wait the 60 days before heading to my local immigration office in Bueng Gan to apply for a retirement visa. On the official Thai embassy website it says that if I apply to retire in the UK I must provide a medical certificate and police clearance. But if applying in Thailand it says that these "may be requested ". My question is, will I definitely need these certificates? Or is it a case of some immigration offices or officers being more or less stringent. I do want to be prepared especially as I am selling up and leaving sunny Devon forever. 

I look forward to any advice 👍

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a 90-day non-immigrant visa in the UK to transition to a retirement visa in Thailand. They are uncertain about the necessity of medical certificates and police clearance, as the Thai embassy indicates these may be required. Community responses clarify that the non-O visa generally does not require these documents, while the non-OA does. It's also noted that proper funds must be maintained in a Thai bank account for a specified duration, and applicants are encouraged to consult directly with the local immigration office for specific document requirements.

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Ian **********

Your money must be in the bank for 60 days, but you can apply for an extension up to 30 days before your non-o expires. You do not need insurance or a police check. Visit the immigration office as soon as possible and ask what documents they require.

13 hours ago

Mark *********

Your permanent stay may be interrupted by a brief stay in prison before being deported. Basically if you don't break too many laws you will be allowed to stay. But as you are not a Thai citizen you will remain an ALIEN for as long as the Thai government let's you stay. Farangs can't stay permanently in the Kingdom of Thailand.

14 hours ago

Donald **********

@Mark ********

watch you don’t fall off your bar stool 🤡

12 hours ago

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Donald **********

Michael *******

I applied in phuket for my non 0 . They did not require medical or police certification! I needed non o. Before i applied for 1 year marriage extension. Bare in mind while waiting for my 90 day non 0 visa. You are not allowed to leave thailand.

14 hours ago

Graham ******

@Michael ******

Yes you can but you need a re-entry permit to keep your 90 day stamp valid

14 hours ago

Michael *******

@Graham *****

interesting graham. I meant I could not leave while waiting approval . M

14 hours ago

Graham ******

@Michael ******

If there is a home visit planned during the under-consideration then an exit/re-entry can be done by co-ordinating with the Immigration Office at the time of the extension application

13 hours ago

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Graham ******

Lynnette *******

Non-O doesn't need health insurance or police check. That's the Non-OA, a different visa. Apply for Non-O.

14 hours ago

Stuart ******

Hi I was under the impression that if you get a non O visa 90 day's you don't need to get insurance. But if you get a A/O visa then you do. This is what I believe is right.

14 hours ago

Graeme ******

Hi I think you are looking at the non O-A visa which requires police checks and insurance and medical. You i think want a non O over 50 retirement visa where there is no medical, police checks etc. required, only 800baht equivalent in your uk bank. When you arrive in thailand then open a thai account put the 800kbaht in it and apply for a 1 year extension. No insurance or other police checks needed

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Graeme ******

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What are the requirements for a retirement visa application in the UK for Thailand?

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