Hi all. Bit of advice please, me and my partner over 55 just đ. We are uk passport holders. We arrived in Thailand on tourist visa on arrival at the airport . We have just extended for another 30 days.
What visa would we be eligible for now without leaving or do we have to leave after our 60 days . Looked online but there is so many visas it's all very confusing.. We are thinking of retiring here in the future so staying various locations to see what place ticks all the boxes for us. Any advice would be really appreciated thanks đ
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, a UK passport holder over 55, seeks advice on visa options after initially entering Thailand on a tourist visa on arrival, which they have extended for an additional 30 days. Several commenters suggest options such as applying for a one-year extension of stay (NON-O visa for retirement) if financial requirements are met, leaving Thailand to apply for a tourist visa at a neighboring country, or considering an education visa. It is emphasized that to convert to a NON-O visa, one would need to demonstrate adequate financial resources and preferably have time left on their current visa. Long-term plans for retirement in Thailand and how to navigate visa regulations are discussed.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.