What visa should I obtain to transition to a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Non Immigrant O Visa Visa Options Thailand Immigration Expatriate Visa Guidelines

Jun 22, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Morning All, i will be going back to Thailand in August, my question is what visa should i get now to then change over to a retirement visa in Thailand. I have the 800k in the bank already.

With thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The best visa option for transitioning to a retirement visa in Thailand is the Non Immigrant O visa, which is available for individuals over 50 years of age. You can enter Thailand on either a 30-day visa exemption or a 60-day tourist visa and apply for the in-country Non-O visa at immigration offices, or obtain a 90-day Non-O visa from a Thai consulate in your home country.

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Gerald ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you 🙏

2 years ago

Gerald ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thinking the Non Immigration O is the best way ahead, thanks

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Gerald *******

research it carefully because now with the eVisa program (where you apply online) both the US and the UK thai consulates require mandatory health insurance to get the Non-O visas issued. Check the requirements carefully with the thai consulate in your country.

It might be better to come here and apply for the Non-O 90 day visa inside the country at the immigration office, anyway, just a thought

2 years ago

Gerald ********

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@Tod ********

ok but I have Thai health insurance up to 3.5 million THB

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Gerald *******

then you should be set to apply for the 90 day Non O visa from the thai consulate in your country

2 years ago

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Tod *********

you come in either on a 30 day visa exempt or a 60 day tourist visa and apply for the in coutnry Non-O at the immigration office

OR

you get the 90 day Non-O visa from the thai consulate in your country before you wing your way here

those are your two choices.

2 years ago

Robert *******

Most easy is the retirement visa also known as Non Immigrant O visa based on being over 50 years of age, which gives you 90 days of stay on entry.

After 45 days you can apply at most Immigration Offices for the retirement visa also known as Extension of Stay based on being over 50 years of age.

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Robert *******

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