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What should I select for the visa type when applying for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant Visa Retirement Visa LTR Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration 90-Day Visa BOI Letter

Feb 2, 2026

3 months ago

Pot *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello. I'm applying for Non-immigrant visa online but I'm facing some issues. For "Visa Type", if I pick "Non-immigrant Visa", then there is no option "retirement" in "visit purpose". But if I pick "LTR Visa" for "Visa type", then I can see "retirement" option in "visit purpose", but later I'm requested to provide BOI letter that should be irrelevant for Non immigrant visa. In a nutshell, I'm lost. Any tips guys ? Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is confused about selecting the correct visa type while applying for a Non-immigrant visa online, especially regarding retirement options. Comments from the community suggest selecting the 'Non-immigrant Visa' option and then choosing 'Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days' as this aligns with the requirements for a Non-O based on retirement.

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Greg ***********

you need to pick "Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days". THIS is the correct pick to the "single entry 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa"

3 months ago

Sammy *********

You don't have to pick anything else.. No-O Immigrant Visa IS a retirement Visa

3 months ago

Greg ***********

@Sammy ********

he needs to pick "Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days". THIS is the only correct pick to the single entry 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa

3 months ago

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Greg ***********

Pot *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

thank you all for your support, application done, finger cross from now on

3 months ago

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

This is the options for the non-O visa based on retirement.

3 months ago

John **********

Select the Non-immigrant visa option and then select the option "Those who wish to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days" option for the Non-O based on retirement

3 months ago

Barb ******

??? that seems contradictory bc one wants to stay 🤷

3 months ago

John **********

@Barb *****

the Non-O visa is a 90 day visa which can be extended inside Thailand for 12 months at a time. I agree it's not particularly intuitive

3 months ago

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John **********

Atrustwor*********

Screen shot them

3 months ago

Atrustwor*********

What options does non o give you ?

3 months ago

David *******

AtrustworthyJaguar none O will give you 90 days entry.

Upon arrival you need to register at your local immigration then open a bank account and deposit your funds.

The funds must show in your Thai bank account for 60 days/2 whole months.

Then you can extend for a further 1 year.

So your first visa will actually last 15 month's providing you've met the requirements.

3 months ago

Atrustwor*********

David Brown My visa is 5 plus 5 years live here have 2 bank accounts

3 months ago

Atrustwor*********

David Brown i not interested in your reply. I have OX visa. I asked the poster to screen shot the options they are being offered

3 months ago

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Atrustwor*********

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