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What should I select as my purpose for visit when applying for a Non O retirement visa online in Thailand?

Visa Application Non O Retirement Visa Thailand Visa Rules Expat Immigration Visa Extension

Jan 4, 2026

4 months ago

Richard **********

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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.

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TLDR : 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

4 months ago

James ***************

Non O is only valid for 90 days the you get it extended.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago

James ***************

@Graham *****

If you are over 50 and fulfil the monetary requirements you can make it Extension of Stay called a ‘Retirement Visa’

4 months ago

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James ***************

Dca *****

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4 months ago

Brandon ************

Yes, they just changed the wording last week and made it even more confusing, but your thinking is correct.

4 months ago

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)"

4 months ago

Brandon ************

@Jim ******

that's not what it used to say for a non-O based on retirement.

4 months ago

Jim *******

@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.

4 months ago

Graham ******

@Jim ******

correct, you had the old wording