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What visa should my 70-year-old dad apply for to stay long-term in Thailand?
May 19, 2025
12 hours ago
Benny *****
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on which visa category is suitable for their 70-year-old father, who plans to stay long-term in Thailand. The father is retired and financially supported by his children in the U.S. Comments from the community suggest that the retirement visa (NON-O) is the simplest option, although there are concerns about health insurance costs for those over 71. Some suggest starting with a 60-day visa exemption and transitioning to the retirement visa after arrival.
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.
