Apply non o based on retirement before you travel that give 90 days on entry when you in the country open bank account and deposit 800k then take a trip to immigration ask for the list of requirements for one year extension and repeat to end of time. If you wish to leave the country buy a reentry permit to keep your visa alive

@Fortune ***********

I know

@Paul *******

i oversaw that, apologies

@Andreas ********

true

Apply non-o based on retirement before you travel give you 90 stay, then when you arrived start open bank and deposit the 800k then walk down to immigration ask for the list for 1 year extension, get that. Before you travel out get a reentry permit and when you return back to Thailand asks again immigration for the list and repeat

Biggest issue Thailand have very weak passport and from own experience it takes time and make sure you have everything in order. Good luck OP

@Floyd *****

true just wanted to help him and say much easier with retirement visa then mountain of paper work then marriage visa extension

Much less paper work with retirement visa

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📌 Non-Immigrant B Visa (Business)

What it is

A visa for foreigners who intend to work, teach, or conduct business in Thailand. It allows you to apply for a Work Permit at the Ministry of Labour.

How to apply

Job offer in Thailand → You need a sponsoring employer.

Documents from employer (often required):

Job offer/contract letter.

Company registration documents.

Tax documents and company information.

Proof that the company meets requirements (e.g., minimum number of Thai employees per foreigner).

Apply at a Thai embassy/consulate in your home country (e.g., Oslo, Stockholm, etc.).

Validity and stay

Usually issued as a 90-day Non-B visa initially.

After you obtain a work permit in Thailand, you can apply at Immigration for a 1-year extension of stay.

Renewable annually as long as employment continues.

Employer requirements

Must be a registered company in Thailand.

General rule: 4 Thai employees per foreigner + minimum 2 million THB registered capital.

Must show legitimate need for foreign expertise.

Common uses

Foreign teachers in schools/universities.

Foreign experts/specialists.

Business professionals working with Thai companies.

Important notes

You must also obtain a work permit after arrival – the visa alone does not allow you to work.

You must report your address to Immigration every 90 days (90-day reporting).

If you lose your job, you lose the visa basis – you must either find a new employer quickly or leave Thailand.

If you know your employer is going to give you the necessary paperwork for a work visa, it's best to go to Thailand, get everything sorted out there, and then head to immigration to get stamped in once you have your work permit with a work visa