@Stuart **********

yes unfortunately the website hasn’t been updated. The documents I shared came from the Australian Thai embassy. My lawyer requested the documents.

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA CATEGORY “O” (For Retirement:

valid for 90 days)

1. Eligible Applicants for O (Retirement) Visa

o This category of visa is issued to the applicant who is an Australian national

or a permanent resident currently residing in Australia aged over 50 years old and is currently residing in Australia.

2. O (Retirement) Visa Conditions

o Holder of O (Retirement) Visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days (Single entry).

o Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

o If the O (Retirement) Visa holder breaches the entry conditions (for example, if he/she engages in work-related activities), the stay permit

will be revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

3. O (Retirement) Visa Application Procedures

o Each applicant must submit a complete application form together with the required documents* to the Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra by

post or in person. Prepare required documents as follows:

o Required Document

3.1 Completed Visa Application Form

3.2 Three (3) passport-sized photographs affix to the visa application form

Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

White background and no older than 6 months

3.3 Passport

An actual passport with minimum validity of 18 months from the date of planned entry to Thailand

Must have at least two empty pages

A copy of passport (bio data page)

3.4 Proof of an Australian Electronic Visa (only for Permanent Resident in Australia)

Visa grant page or VEVO check status page

3.5 Proof of adequate finance

A bank statement in the past six months showing a deposit account with the minimum fund of THB 20,000 per person

3.6 Health Insurance

A certificate of health insurance issued by Thai insurance companies covering the entire period of stay in Thailand containing the

detail of coverage as follows; In-house patients of not less than THB 400,000/policy year, as for out-patients, not less than THB

40,000/policy year. More information can be found on

3.7 Additional Supporting Documents

Driver License or other photo ID

3.8 Visa fee

AUD 120 (Payment can be made by cash, debit, money order, or cheque, paid to“Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra”)

3.9 A Prepaid Return envelope with self-address

3.10 O (Retirement) visa processing times

Visa processing time is up to 10 days

Certain applications which require special consideration may take longer to process.

Remarks

The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary as well as reject

any application without prejudice.

The applicants must provide genuine documents and information. If the applicants are found to provide false documents or give

false information, their applications will be rejected and be reported for further determination of appropriate action and future

prohibition to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.

Visa processing fees are non-refundable regardless outcome.

Visa processing fee is subject to change without prior notice.

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Disclaimer

The Royal Thai Embassy Canberra officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary as well as

reject any application without prejudice. Please note, the visa processing fees is non-refundable once the processing of the

application begins – regardless of its outcome.

Rules have changed in Thailand for requirements for the non o visa

@Angela ********

unfortunately most people on this group aren’t US citizens lol

Rent a condo outside of the tourist areas. You will get a better deal and a better feel of the local culture.

Soi6 or Soi Cowboy for inexpensive places and friendly staff

I’ve never had immigration question about an exit flight on arrival. Just make sure you do your extension well before the 60 days is up.