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What is the best way to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Non-O Visa Thai Embassy Immigration Visa Application Process LTR Visa Expat Advice

Mar 23, 2025

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Billy ************

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Hi everyone wots best way to get retirement visa pls ?

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To obtain a retirement visa in Thailand, specifically the Non-O Visa for those over 50, consider the following steps: check the Thai Embassy website for requirements, apply at the embassy in your country, or request information directly from your local immigration office. Some expats suggest handling the application yourself online to save on agent fees, while others recommend using visa agents like those in Pattaya for assistance.

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Steve *********

Non-O. Do online yourself. Quite easy. Don’t waste money on agents

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Kevin ******

Apply for one

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Duey **************

@Stuart *******

, do you mind sharing on what they charge. I know everyone price can be different depending on the circumstance.

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Stuart ********

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That includes opening a Bangkok Bank account

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Stuart ********

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I paid 43,000 tbt. They did everything. Very good and thoroughly recommend

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Stuart ********

That includes opening a Bangkok Bank account

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Billy ************

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Thanks for all your comments and help even the foolish negative ones. stoic . Thanks to you all.

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Alan **********

Go to your local Imagration ask them for the froms and what info is required 😉.

Easy

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Simon ******

Agent

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Stuart ********

J & E consiage, Pattaya. I've just got mine

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David **********

Apply for a non o visa in your country and come to thailand and apply for a retirement visa

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J **************

Doesn’t anyone do their homework anymore? ?

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Billy ************

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@J *************

obviously you didn't, cus ya don't no nothing about my situation. stoic . Have a good night

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Keith *******

@J *************

isn't that exactly what he's doing? Joining a Thai visa advice group and asking a question? Why are you in this group if you don't need advice or want to give it?

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Nick *******

he's got nothing better to do that's why he is here

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J **************

actually the people typing out redundant answers have nothing better to do.

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Nick *******

@J *************

I know right - giving advice in an advice group! What a waste of their time 🙄🙄🤡🤡

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Doug *******

It’s sad.

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J **************

using the search function of this group he would have already had this answer.

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John ************

If you qualify for it, just apply for one. Easy.

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Paul ********

Thai Visa Centre, if you are aged 50 or over

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Schrotti **********

LTR Visa :

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Todd *********

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LTR is by far the best visa ever offered in Thailand or SE Asia

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Doug *******

I can’t disagree but it’s not available to anyone on a tight budget.

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Schrotti **********

less money is required in Philippines, there you need 20K USD deposit on a PH Bank 🐬

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Todd *********

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ex-military and some employers only need to deposit $1500 USD for SRRV courtesy

It’s a pretty great deal

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Schrotti **********

for all miltary officers 😉 and ordinary staff here are the details:

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Todd *********

high qualifying income- yes

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Schrotti **********

👍 in Thailand the best for 5+5 years; Philippines offers SRRV with "expiry date undefined"

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Todd *********

@Schrotti *********

agree. Superb visa. Especially SRRV ‘courtesy’. Annually renewable for $10 fee

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Charles **********

Apply at the Thai embassy in your country of residence

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Graham ******

Check the Thai Embassy website serving where you are from for the Non-O over-50 Visa

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