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What is the validity period for entering Thailand with a Retirement Visa after approval?
Jun 20, 2025
10 months ago
Vinod ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERDear All
I am going to apply for Retirement Visa to enter Thailand for 90 days.
After approval is there any window within which I need to enter Thailand or I can enter as per my convenience.
I plan to come after 2 months
Thanks for your attention
I am going to apply for Retirement Visa to enter Thailand for 90 days.
After approval is there any window within which I need to enter Thailand or I can enter as per my convenience.
I plan to come after 2 months
Thanks for your attention
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the entry timeline after obtaining a Retirement Visa for Thailand. Multiple comments clarify that a Non-O visa grants a 90-day validity period post-issue, with an allowance to enter Thailand within that timeframe. However, clarifications arise about differences with tourist visas, specifically mentioning that such visas can offer 60 days on entry, necessitating an extension for longer stays. Users also suggest checking the embassy website for accurate application procedures and requirements.
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Kenneth *******
I applied for 90 days they give 60 days from Australia then have to get 30 here
Graham ******
@Kenneth ******
So you applied for a Tourist Visa which is valid for 3 months and gets you 60 days on entryKenneth *******
@Graham *****
yes they gave me print 🖨 out for 89 days but still only stamp 60 days on arivel so I have to get 30 days at immigration 1900thb and apply on thai visa from Australia paid $45 send thru to me in 4 daysReply to
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Henrik *****
Read the website of the Thailand embassy in your country, you will find you need to do a lot more research.
Pierre *********
@Henrik ****
Best answer and wish everyone would do the same...✌️Reply to
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Darin ********
You really want to enter the kingdom with 90 days on your visa in order to obtain a lease on a property, open a bank account and apply for your 12 month extension. The bank account is the main concern if you are considering retirement here
Marianne ********
@Darin *******
your visa is valid for 90 days. You have 90 days to enter Thailand.When you do enter Thailand with the Non-O visa, you get stamped in for 90 days regardless of how many days your visa is valid for.
Vinod ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marianne *******
Appreciate you time and help. ThanksDarin ********
@Vinod **************
if you have the money just see a visa agent and they will do all the work for you, however depending on your circumstances it will cost *****
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baht. If you have knowledge of Thai immigration laws and requirements the skills and language skills and practices you could do it yourself for about 5000 baht and many many hours sitting in immigration especially if you’re in Bangkok, PattayaVinod ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darin *******
I got your point. I want to use my money to put in the account and not looking help of agent in this area. All I want to do is use the agent to help secure lease, open bank account and do the legwork for extension.I would appreciate if anyone can suggest a reliable agency for this work.
Nick ************
@Vinod **************
don't go to Thailand on visa exempt or tv. You will not get a bank account now. Get the non o 90 day at home and go from there.Vinod ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nick ***********
I am aware of the clamp down of Thai Government on opening bank accounts on tourist Visa or DTVNick ************
@Vinod **************
good.Reply to
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Darin ********
I came to Thailand on a 30 day no visa and did a 30 day extension and one fly out and returned. I used the 90 days to get the 90 days visa and 12 months retirement extension and got all the boxes filled. It’s not a hard process to do yourself.
Stefano ****
@Darin *******
sorry you know if they have removed the 60 days of the visa this year 2025 and they will only give the 30 days againKenneth *******
@Stefano ***
IF ?Reply to
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Vinod ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darin *******
Thanks a lot 🙏Reply to
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Stuart *********
A Non O visa is valid to enter Thailand for 90 days after issue. On entry you’d get 90 days to stay.
Vinod ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
Thanks a lot 🙏Reply to
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