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What is the best long-term visa option for a 55-year-old Australian wanting to live in Thailand?
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Mar 28, 2025
a year ago
Jason ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys im a 55 yr young aussie wanting to spend most of my time in thailand but have no idea how to go about long term ( currently doing 30/ 40 days at a time)
Whats the best visa and where do i go to get it
Whats the best visa and where do i go to get it
TLDR : Answer Summary
A 55-year-old Australian expat wants to know about the best visa options for long-term stays in Thailand, as they are currently managing 30 to 40 days at a time. Suggestions from the community include applying for a Non-O retirement visa, which would require proof of funds (800,000 baht) and possibly a bank account in Thailand. Other options mentioned include the multiple-entry tourist visa, allowing for 9 months in a year, and the OA visa for those traveling back and forth. The Thai embassy website is recommended as a starting point for obtaining the necessary information and details.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Gary **********
Non-o retirement 90 day visa online at ya Thai embassy.then when here go to an agency to open a bank account put 800k baht then go see immigration where you have an address with tm30 and ask then for the requirements they want for your 1 year extention. You apply for this with 30 days left on your visa so ya got basically 60 days to prepare for it
David **********
Non 0 visa based on being over 50,
Apply for it here in Thailand,
Come on the visa exempt 60 days,
Extend for 30 days apply for the non 0 based on being over 50,
Very easy process if you have a Thai bank account
800k baht in a Thai bank
Copy of lease agreement ( if leasing)
Copy of owners id and blue book etc
Apply for it here in Thailand,
Come on the visa exempt 60 days,
Extend for 30 days apply for the non 0 based on being over 50,
Very easy process if you have a Thai bank account
800k baht in a Thai bank
Copy of lease agreement ( if leasing)
Copy of owners id and blue book etc
Paul *********
OX visa. 5yr, multi entry, keep your money in Australia
Michael ********
Look at the OA visa in your local embassy if you going to be travelling back and fro.
Or Non O if you going to be staying long term here
Or Non O if you going to be staying long term here
Nick **********
@Michael *******
makes no difference : with non-o and multi-reentry can go back and forth also.Michael ********
@Nick *********
Lots of people i find come for a couple of years and then find Thailands not for them. The advantage of starting your retirement journey with OA is you can leave your money in your home countryReply to
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Bonnie *********
Have you looked at the Thai Embassy website for Australia? Start there.
Jim ********
Non-O retirement visa
Robert *********
Multiple entry tourist visa ,good for 9 months a year .
2 month ,1 extension .before 3 months out and back .
Can do three times for 9 months .
Easy .
Do that for a few years ,then decide
2 month ,1 extension .before 3 months out and back .
Can do three times for 9 months .
Easy .
Do that for a few years ,then decide
Jason ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ********
yea but where do u go for the 3 months. Im getting a bit old for backpackingGraham ******
@Robert ********
some are having difficulty now under the current culture to get back to back entries totalling near 9 monthsRobert *********
@Graham *****
I only do 6 ,never been a issue in 20+ yearsGraham ******
@Robert ********
things do and have changedReply to
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Dave *****
If I was at your age, 100% I would get the retirement visa.
Paul *******
retirement visa
Lee *************
Okay bloke, all depends on what visa, and how much coin you can put into bank, check out Thai embassy Web site all on there.
Tony *********
Thai embassy website would be a start .
Brett *****
@Tony ********
but common senseReply to
Brett *****
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