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What is the process and cost for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand upon turning 50?

Nov 8, 2025

2 months ago

hello

I'm turning to 50 by next 31st December 2025.

and I'm planning to have a retirement visa in thailand. my arriving date to Thailand will be 26th December 2025.

what is the process, price ?

Anyone can suggest any good processing centre in thailand please

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, turning 50 on December 31, 2025, plans to arrive in Thailand on December 26, 2025, to obtain a retirement visa. The community advised that the application for a non-immigrant O retirement visa can only be completed once the user turns 50, and it is recommended to apply for this visa from their home country before traveling to Thailand. Key points discussed include the necessity of meeting financial requirements, difficulties in opening bank accounts on a tourist visa, and potential agencies that can facilitate the process.

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John ********

E visa nonO.Must must be applied for in your home country. Go to Thai Embassy website. It explains everything.

2 months ago

Phil ******

Ask you local immigration centre

@Mohammad ****************

2 months ago

Bent *************

Postpone your arrival one week!

2 months ago

Martin *****

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2 months ago

Michael ********

Yes better to get non O in your country first then convert to an extension in Thailand. So you can open bank accounts etc etc

2 months ago

Nongnuch ********

you cannot apply for the 90-days "retirement visa" outside of Thailand before December 31st, 2025. And you cannot get it inside Thailand either, on a touristic entry, except if you pay over 2000 U.S. Dollars to an agent so they can bribe an Immigration official

2 months ago

Jay *******

Better to wait until you turn 50 and apply for a non immigrant O based on age 50 in your home country.

2 months ago

Nongnuch ********

Mohammad Bellal Hussain . .you cannot apply for a 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement visa BEFORE you are not yet 50 years old! You need to fulfill the financial requirements for this visa. You cannot so easily get a Thai bank account opened on a tourist visa or on a visa-exempt entry anymore since February 2025. Only a handful of agencies can get an account opened for you and it will cost a fee of more than 60,000 THB with most agents. That's why you must apply for a 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa outside of Thailand before you fly to Thailand. You cannot apply for it before December 31st, 2025. You need to be 50 years old. Are you familar with the requirements for the application to the "1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on being over 50/Retirement" ??? I hope you are, or there will be some rough awakening to the reality

2 months ago

Leif ****************

Go “ home” and enjoy your birthday with your GOATS!!!

2 months ago

Jair ******

@Leif ***************

tsk tsk. *goats! Unnecessary capitalization, and two extra exclamation points.

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If you are planning to retire in Thailand, look it up on the official website. Your 50 years old and dont need anyone to hold your hand