Answered10 months ago
What should I select as my purpose for visit when applying for a Non O retirement visa online in Thailand?
Hi, I’m a UK citizen applying for a non O retirement Visa. I registered on the Thaievisa.go.th site and started to apply for visa. However when I get to the purpose for visit box there is no “Retirement(age 50 or above pensioner with a state pension who intends to stay in Thailand no longer than 90 days).” The closest option I can find is “ Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days(single entry).” Can someone help me out please.
Answer summary
A UK citizen encountered issues applying for a non O retirement visa on the Thaievisa.go.th site, as the option for 'Retirement Visa' was missing. Commenters noted a recent change in wording, causing confusion, and confirmed that the closest option pertains to a 90-day stay. They advised that the non O visa is valid for 90 days initially and can be extended thereafter.
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Robin *******
That’s the one you want the visa is for 90 days then you ask for an extension
James ***************
Non O is only valid for 90 days the you get it extended.
Graham ******
@James **************
Valid for 90 days and gives permission to stay 90 days which can then be extended. The visa is not extended, that is gone/used.James ***************
@Graham *****
If you are over 50 and fulfil the monetary requirements you can make it Extension of Stay called a ‘Retirement Visa’
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5Brandon ************
Yes, they just changed the wording last week and made it even more confusing, but your thinking is correct.
Jim *******
@Brandon ***********
That has always been there, that is how i got mu eVisa 90 days Non O over the net."Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days(single entry)"
Brandon ************
@Jim ******
that's not what it used to say for a non-O based on retirement.Graham ******
@Jim ******
correct, you had the old wordingJim *******
@Brandon ***********
What you posted is exactly the same what I saw in June 2025. Then i got my eVisa retirement 90 days, extended it to 1 year.Activity
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