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What type of visa will my friend receive upon arrival in Thailand for retirement?

Thai Retirement Visa Visa on Arrival Non-O Visa Thailand Immigration Expats in Thailand

Apr 4, 2025

a year ago

Wayne *********

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A friend from the USA is planning his retirement in Thailand. His plan is to enter the Kingdom and then apply for a Retirement visa type O. He asked me if he gets a 30 day visa on arrival or is it 60 days on arrival. I wasn't sure. Does anyone here know which on he would get?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A friend from the USA is planning to retire in Thailand and is uncertain about the visa he would receive upon arrival. He wants to know if he will get a 30-day or 60-day visa on arrival. Comments indicate that the duration can depend on the time of year he visits, and it is generally recommended for him to apply for a Non-O visa before arriving to facilitate banking and visa extension processes.

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David ********

Non O 90 day from own country via Thai consulate then apply for extension when in Thailand. This also allows you to open bank account in Thailand. Better option

a year ago

Wylie *******

Unless they already have a thai bank account I'd suggest they apply for the non-o (not the non-oa) prior to coming. One of the requirements to apply inside of Thailand is to have 800k in a thai bank account. However, that has become extemely difficult recently because the banks want you to already have a long term visa before letting you open an account. That shouldn't be a problem if they already have the visa.

a year ago

Lloyd ********

secondly, tell him to get the Non-O visa before he comes to Thailand, so much easier to open the bank account he will need to season the money, (even harder for Americans)

a year ago

John **********

@Lloyd *******

Indeed it is so much easier. Great advice 👍

a year ago

Wayne *******

@Lloyd *******

getting it outside of Thailand invokes compulsory health insurance.

a year ago

Lloyd ********

@Wayne ******

Not for a Non-O it doesn't.

a year ago

Jakob *********

@Lloyd *******

I needed health insurance on my Non-O when I applied in Canberra embassy, Australia in December 2022

a year ago

Lloyd ********

@Jakob ********

Maybe an embassy specific requirement, but it is not a global one.

a year ago

Wayne *******

@Lloyd *******

oops, sorry man. 🙏🙏🙏 Yes Non-O.

I’ll take myself out the back and have a bl**dy talk to myself.

And I criticize others for not ‘reading it’ before they open their gob. 😂

a year ago

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Wayne *******

Lloyd ********

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totally depends when he is coming

a year ago

Wayne *********

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@Lloyd *******

He is coming on May 14th

a year ago