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What is the process for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand for long-term expats and their dependents?
Sep 19, 2025
7 months ago
Roy ****
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, i need some help.
1. I am working in BKK for 10yrs, holding a work permit and will retire in Dec. With 800k in a thai bank account.
What is the process for getting a retirement visa.
2. My wife is here with me for 10ys with a dependant visa. She got her own bank acct with 800k. What is the process of getting a retirement visa?
All advice is very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance
1. I am working in BKK for 10yrs, holding a work permit and will retire in Dec. With 800k in a thai bank account.
What is the process for getting a retirement visa.
2. My wife is here with me for 10ys with a dependant visa. She got her own bank acct with 800k. What is the process of getting a retirement visa?
All advice is very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks guidance on how to transition to a retirement visa after working in Thailand for 10 years and holding a work permit. They also inquire about the process for their wife, who has been on a dependent visa for the same duration. Comments suggest visiting the local immigration office for a comprehensive list of requirements for the Non-O retirement visa and detail that both individuals may find the transition straightforward, especially if they confirm the specific procedures at their local office.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement 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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Gary **********
You should know all this after living there do long. I found out in no time ..I've lived here for 12 years ...just go immigration
Tony ********
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Tony ********
Why don't you ask immigration?
Dennis *********
@Tony *******
because Facebook is a better source of information.Reply to
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John *******
I took four weeks vacation time from my job. The Uni where I worked, gave me a letter stating that my last day of work was the day my extension ended. I went to immigration the letter and they canceled my extension on my last day. I then applied for a retirement extension. I got it three weeks prior to my work extension expired. I had to prove that I originally came in on a tourist visa though prior to my orinal non b extension. I even changed provinces.
Chris *******
You will need to cancel your extension and then apply immediately for the "retirement" extension.
Your wife will "should" also be able to retain her dependant status and not need banking funds herself.
Check with your local office, before making any moves.
In theory this should be a relativley easy transition.
Your wife will "should" also be able to retain her dependant status and not need banking funds herself.
Check with your local office, before making any moves.
In theory this should be a relativley easy transition.
Jeremy ********
Why have you never applied for a PR?
Wannikea *********
You're both likely on extensions and not visas, should be pretty straightforward to change the reason for your extensions. As always contact your local immigration office and ask for the handout and procedures to change reason for extension.
Mark ******
Go to local immigration office, and ask for requirements....
Pete *******
Go to your local Immigration Office and ask for the list of requirements for getting a Non O visa based on retirement. Compile the documents on the list.
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