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Which retirement visa allows me to leave and return to Thailand whenever I like?

Jan 24, 2026
3 months ago
Jason ********
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About to apply for retirement visa so which one allows me to leave and return whenever i like
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For expats looking to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand, the Non-OA visa allows for leaving and returning without restrictions, but it requires mandatory health insurance and police checks. The Non-O visa, which is more popular, does not require these checks but requires a re-entry permit for multiple exits. A multiple-entry permit can also be purchased to facilitate multiple travels within the year.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Simon *******
If you are only leaving once or twice a year you can get a re-entry permit at the airport or immigration, ok if you are leaving multiple times it might be better just to get a multiple entry permit,a non O doesn't require the health insurance a d can be extended to 1 year.
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Stuart ***********
Non-OA allows you to leave and return, but requires mandatory insurance and police checks.

Non-O is more popular, doesn't require the mandatory insurance or police checks, but you have to buy a re-entry permit before exiting Thailand to maintain your visa status.
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Robert *******
Separate to visa ... Multiple re-entry permits, a couple of thousand Bhat, but worth it.
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Atrustwor*********
Non O 12 month permit to stay but buy a multiple entry permits once uou have it. Or OA or OX visa if suitable
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John **********
Sounds like you are looking for the Non-OA 12 month visa which you can only get from your home country and requires insurance and a police check
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Jeremy ********
Multi entry
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