Why can't I find the Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa option on the Thailand Embassy website?

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I am trying to apply for a Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa on the Thailand Embassy website. I am currently in the US. The only option that I can use for Visa type is the Non-Immigrant Visa. There is no option for retirement and under the purpose of visit there is also no option for retirement. Is there something that I am not understanding. Has anyone else had this issue and can give advice.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is experiencing difficulty locating the Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa option on the Thailand Embassy website while applying from the US. Users in the comments clarify that the 'Non-Immigrant Visa' category is indeed the correct choice, despite the absence of a specific 'retirement' label. They suggest selecting options related to a single entry for up to 90 days, and recommend the Non-O visa as an alternative due to fewer requirements. The discussion highlights common confusions surrounding the application process and encourages consulting Embassy resources for clarification.

David ****** · Answer

I entered on a Non-O, it created confusion for the bank because they saw Non-O but were also looking for RETIREMENT label on the Visa. There was confusion were she had to call to main branch to get approval. I'm just not sure if there is an actual Non-O retirement now. On the website I didn't see the option at all.

Gregory ********* · Answer

Watch this video first also and you see how it has changed.  [url redacted]

Gregory ********* · Answer

Yes they changed the website picklist you have to select the option for single entry not exceeding 90 days. After selecting Non Immigrant visa.   So you won't find retirement in the pick list.  That should help you out. So you are applying for a Non Immigrant O for 90 days single entry and that can be extended. For Non O-A will be 1 years with multiple entries in the picklist

Ralph ******* · Answer

I would advise the non O rather than OA. The requirements are fewer.

Dava *********** · Answer

You can come to Thailand first and then apply for the retirement visa. That’s what I did.

Doug ******* · Answer

I just applied for a non O (retirement) Visa through the Chicago consulate and it was approved in less than one week. The non O-A was not appealing to me.

Alan ********** · Answer

I think it’s listed under “Long Stay” on the embassy website.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

you do not have to be retired to apply for the Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa. You only have to be over 50 years old . . only VERY FEW Thai embassies in the world make a "real" retirement a pre-requisite for the Non-Imm-O visa. I do not recommend the Non-O/A visa if you wish to emmigrate, because as soon as you go into the 1-year extension of stay, you need money in a thai bank account and Immigration will enforce you have a private Thai tgia-listed health insurance , ,on a Non-O and the Extension out of it, you keep a free choice regarding your health insurance

Graham ****** · Answer

retirement = over 50

Marty ********* · Answer

There is also the O visa that is the most popular visa for retirees. It is a 90 day visa that you can extend yearly. The O has fewer requirements than the OA.

Stuart ********* · Answer

It doesn’t mention retirement so it is a bit confusing. You’ll get a pop up warning like this.

Why can't I find the Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa option on the Thailand Embassy website?

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