Could someonre please tell me when should you apply for a Wife/retirement visa before a 90 Non O expires., and also what is the difference between a wife visa & retirement visa
TLDR : Answer Summary
You should apply for a Wife or Retirement visa at least 30 days before your 90-Day Non-O visa expires. For a Thai Wife extension, you will need a Thai wife and a minimum of 400,000 THB in your Thai bank account. For a Retirement extension, you need to be at least 50 years old and have 800,000 THB in your bank account, which must be sourced from an overseas transfer. The major differences include the ability to work with a Wife visa (which allows a work permit) versus not being able to work with a Retirement visa (which can lead to deportation if caught working). Additionally, the type O Retirement visa does not require health insurance, while type OA/OX does. You can apply up to 45 days prior to expiration at some immigration offices.
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.