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What is the best way to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand?
Mar 23, 2025
a year ago
Billy ************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone wots best way to get retirement visa pls ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
LONG TERM RESIDENT (LTR) VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic LTR Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Steve *********
Non-O. Do online yourself. Quite easy. Don’t waste money on agents
Kevin ******
Apply for one
Duey **************
@Stuart *******
, do you mind sharing on what they charge. I know everyone price can be different depending on the circumstance.Stuart ********
@Duey *************
That includes opening a Bangkok Bank accountStuart ********
@Duey *************
I paid 43,000 tbt. They did everything. Very good and thoroughly recommendStuart ********
That includes opening a Bangkok Bank account
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Billy ************
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for all your comments and help even the foolish negative ones. stoic . Thanks to you all.
Alan **********
Go to your local Imagration ask them for the froms and what info is required 😉.
Easy
Easy
Simon ******
Agent
Stuart ********
J & E consiage, Pattaya. I've just got mine
David **********
Apply for a non o visa in your country and come to thailand and apply for a retirement visa
J **************
Doesn’t anyone do their homework anymore? ?
Billy ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@J *************
obviously you didn't, cus ya don't no nothing about my situation. stoic . Have a good nightKeith *******
@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?Nick *******
@Keith ******
he's got nothing better to do that's why he is hereJ **************
@Nick ******
actually the people typing out redundant answers have nothing better to do.Nick *******
@J *************
I know right - giving advice in an advice group! What a waste of their time 🙄🙄🤡🤡Reply to
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Doug *******
@Keith ******
It’s sad.J **************
@Keith ******
using the search function of this group he would have already had this answer.Reply to
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John ************
If you qualify for it, just apply for one. Easy.
Paul ********
Thai Visa Centre, if you are aged 50 or over
Schrotti **********
LTR Visa :
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Todd *********
@Schrotti *********
LTR is by far the best visa ever offered in Thailand or SE AsiaDoug *******
@Todd ********
I can’t disagree but it’s not available to anyone on a tight budget.Schrotti **********
@Doug ******
less money is required in Philippines, there you need 20K USD deposit on a PH Bank 🐬Todd *********
@Schrotti *********
ex-military and some employers only need to deposit $1500 USD for SRRV courtesy It’s a pretty great deal
Schrotti **********
for all miltary officers 😉 and ordinary staff here are the details:
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Todd *********
@Doug ******
high qualifying income- yesReply to
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Schrotti **********
👍 in Thailand the best for 5+5 years; Philippines offers SRRV with "expiry date undefined"
Todd *********
@Schrotti *********
agree. Superb visa. Especially SRRV ‘courtesy’. Annually renewable for $10 feeReply to
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Charles **********
Apply at the Thai embassy in your country of residence
Graham ******
Check the Thai Embassy website serving where you are from for the Non-O over-50 Visa
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