What visa should I apply for if I am over 50 and want to retire in Thailand?

Aug 7, 2024
3 months ago
Chris ******
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I would like to retire in Thailand which visa do I apply for please I am over 50 and when I can get thai bank account can transfer money, thank you.
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For retirees over 50 looking to move to Thailand, the most relevant visa options include the Non-O Visa, which requires a deposit of 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account, and other retirement visas such as Non-OA and Non-OX. Options like the Long-term Resident (LTR) Visa and Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) may also be suitable depending on personal circumstances. Before applying, it's advised to check the Thai Embassy website and consult with knowledgeable individuals or agents about the necessary steps and requirements.
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Galenus ******
Go to Google, then embassy's Website
Angelo ***********
@Galenus *****
Rude. Perhaps you should check the name of this group. And then consider if you want to be in it or not.
Galenus ******
@Angelo **********
....and what is rude???? Please explain
Angelo ***********
@Galenus *****
Your answer. What you think why people are here? Because they do not comprehend the links google gives them. They need/want answers in lay men terms. Trying to turn one away from a group which specifically made to exactly answer such questions: is rude.
Terri *********
Is there any way around putting the 800,000 baht in the bank account for a retirement visa? That’s my whole savings and I wanted to use that to settle in with. I make over the monthly 65,000 baht so my income is good but just can’t afford the 800,000 baht! 😭😭😭😭
Andi ***********
Terri Sweeden use an agent or check out the new DTV visa.
Mark ********************
I know an excellent agent if you want one
Asim **********
Is there any permanent residency in Thailand?
Brandon ************
@Asim *********
requires many years of working and paying taxes in Thailand before you're eligible
Asim **********
@Brandon ***********
i heard if you spend 300 k on condo , u become eligible?
Jeffrey *******
Spend a week or so reading this group and one or more other visa groups.

You will see all your questions answered and more.
Frank **********
The first thing I do when I want to know about Visas is I check the Thai Embassy website to do some basic research. Then I ask the knowledgeable people here if I have questions. This is what works for me.
John **********
There are at least 4 "retirement" visas so you'll need to do a bit of research and see what suits you best

Non-O, Non-OA, Non-OX, LTR Wealthy Pensioner
Jim ********
Get the DTV. Easy and the cheapest
Lucia ***************
@Jim *******
that's the digital nomad visa right?But you have to have a digital content and show proof of earnings right?
Jim ********
@Lucia **************
Digital Nomad is just one category of the DTV, there are others
Lucia ***************
@Jim *******
would it be too much to ask what others are they??
Jim ********
@Lucia **************
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Lucia ***************
@Jim *******
Thank you so much
Jim ********
Phil ******
@Chris *****
hi Chris from Perth. Find an agent to setup an account btw ฿3.5- 10k
Jeffrey ************
Check visa options and requirements on RTE website
Brandon ************
If you're okay with putting 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account, then you would want to apply for the non-O visa.

In the online e-visa system this is under single entry non immigrant visa, and then look for the pensioner category.
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