What type of visa should I apply for to live permanently in Thailand at age 76?

Go live there and have a good life. Don't buy anything but rent. I know people who bought an house, men what a headache and problems for the family after the owner dies. Not that easy to sell and get the money the house is worth. Thai government loves those farangs. Much simpler to rent a longterm condo and enjoy

I renewed OA with agent bht and got required insurance 7000 bht.Cheap as chips.

It's a great plan. I got here in August aged 66 and I'm not regretting one moment. And your idea of waiting 6 months before deciding where to live is spot on. FYI I've chosen Bang Saray, lovely small town 25 Kms from Pattaya. Sorry I couldn't help on the visa question but I wanted to wish you good luck 🙌🙏

I brought a condo 8 years ago thought then it was where i wanted ..

wish i had rented and had the flexability to change my mind.. .

can you get combination of visas that will allow you to stay for nine months…

The Thai embassy is closed permanently in Florida.

You have 30 days upon arrival to get a 3 month retirement visa and renew every 3 months and you're good it go.

I used a visa agent to get my 3 month retirement visa, no fuss.

Madness to buy a condo at a 76 year old.

Since your an American go to the local Thai Embassy site for your area or log

Once there fill out a Thai Visa application it will cost u around $30

Fill out correct 2 or 3 months before your trip date.

Follow the instructions and when u do it correctly.

You will get a 2 month visa!

When u arrive you can extend an extra month

Then apply for a NON O visa

That way u vet 3 months to try different places or to decide where to live.

If u need help message me.

Just do not do it man , you will regret it , the expiration date 8s done for a long time , enjoy your holiday trips

Sharron, based on my experience of over twenty years of living here, be careful;

that is you don’t need agents for any of your requirements.

Arriving here with a Non Immigrant O visa obtained in your country from your nearest Thai consulate you will then visit a Bank who will open a Savings account for you.

After the 0Thai baht has been deposited for either 2 or 3 months you then go to an Immigration Office, to apply for

an extension of stay based on retirement, note, it’s an annual

extension of stay; the word visa

is not used.

All of the above comments are made Without Prejudice.

I am 75, been here 13+ years. Best to get 60 day tourist visa at your embassy/consulate, then you can get additional 30 days here at immigration for 1900 baht. That gives you plenty of time to get bank account and seed 800,000 baht. It is still best to use agent for 1st time as immigration is not easy at first.

I always have done my own visa "stuff", however, it constantly changes. If you are coming to Phuket, I can send you in the right direction.

Unfortunately I am not too familiar with retirement visas. I have a friend that is on a retirement visa and he told me that the insurance requirement is different for people who get the non-o visa from their home country vs getting the visa while in Thailand. I *think* there is no insurance requirement if you get the visa in country.

You can do all the paperwork yourself and save yourself a few dollars or you can hire an agent and save yourself some frustration.

I would recommend coming on a tourist visa. Hang-out for a while and talk to some expat locally to get their recommendations.

It's a great idea to apply for a NON-O visa based on retirement before you travel to Thailand. This initial step will significantly streamline your arrival and settlement process.

Once you're in Thailand, you have the option to extend your stay annually. This process involves some local legalities and paperwork, which might seem daunting, but don't worry - we're here to help.

Our team at Thai Visa Centre has extensive experience in assisting retirees with their long-term stay in Thailand. We've helped thousands navigate through the visa process smoothly, ensuring a hassle-free experience. If you prefer a straightforward and worry-free process, we can handle everything for you.

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Have Pm you

Renting is so cheap. Most people here will tell you not to buy.

Don't bother with insurance, at your age don't need, and medical is inexpensive.

Get an O visa

Don't need money in bank, use income method, have SS or pension wired to Thai bank showing its coming from abroad .

Enjoy your new life. I am

Before you cut all bridges to USA, you should make a trial run ex. 60 day tourist visa + 30 day extension, total 90 days without leaving Thailand.

The dream of life in Thailand, may be totally different when everyday life kick in.

I hope you have been to Thailand before. It really is important to know what you are getting into.

This is a lovely place but really different from Florida and other parts of the US.

I know how unpleasant the long air flights can be and I’m 14 years behind you.

Try Thailand for 3-6 months before committing.

use an agent if you can afford it then no need fo r$26k in a bank account and other BS.

@THAI *****************************

Buy a condo at 76 ?? Don't bother mate, rent all day long. Thank me later

Apply for a retirement visa from the States.

Save yourself the hassle & use an agent to do the retirèrent visa & if you need assistance in converting a tourist visa into a non 0 visa they'll help with that you . That is one option

@Mark ************

can you help? / advise?

Get your birth certificate and marriage certificate (if married) authenticated *before* leaving the US, otherwise it will be a very difficult process, and Thailand requires authenticated documents:

Get a Non O (retirement) visa first. You can the have a one way ticket

Stupid question ! Have you stayed long term in Thailand previously. Make as sure as you can before making long term commitments .

As you posted to this group I believe it's okay to say use an agent. You can arrive without any visa and get 30 days. Once you arrive find an agent. This is absolutely the easiest way. I did this. It's not the cheapest way but it is the simplest.

There is a list of visas on the embassy website. You could (depending on your nationality) apply for a tourist visa for up to six months. Take a look around then use a local visa agent jn-country). Or, save a lot of hassle and apply for a retirement visa before entry. (Then convert to a yearly extension to stay).

You need a non immigrant AO visa which you apply for and receive from the thai embassy in your home country before you leave your home country. You extend this each year in Thailand.

Health insurance is the most difficult thing at your age. If you can't get it you need to go about things differently.

Apply 60 day tourist visa from embassy in home country.

As soon as you arrive in Thailand open a bank account to deposit 800,000 bht.

Go to the immigration office nearest to you. They will give you a list of all the documents you need to apply for a 90 day NON IMMIGRANT O visa in Thailand.

THIS VISA DOES NOT REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE.

Once you have this you can apply for an Extension of stay for one year. Apply about 45 to 60 days after you arrive. You apply for this extension of stay each year.

I use Agoda website. You can get some good prices in your area. Flight in the country are cheaper and you can get to different parts of the country. Start wirh a tourist visa and you can then find a bank and then guidance. You can fly to Vietnam for a day or Bali come back.

I think OP means when he arrives what visa to arrive on, as you need 800,000 in for 2 months before applying for Non O Retirement - we get only 30 days tourist visa but you need 2 months - what's best way to get the 2 months stay ?

No health insurance required with this route

You could get a NonO visa based on being over 50 (retirement visa)

I'm 73 ?? Just rent what you can n use a agent for visa!! Happy Days we are Coffin Doggers