Retirement Visa

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Things you need to know about the Thailand Retirement Visa

  • The "Thailand Retirement Visa" is the popular term for "Extension of Stay Based on Retirement”. It is an extension of a Non-Immigrant O Visa or Non-Immigrant OA Visa.
  • This is a long-term Thai visa that entitles the holder a stay for an uninterrupted 1 year period in Thailand.
  • It is eligible for a re-entry permit.
  • The visa is renewable every year, and the renewal process can be done inside Thailand (requirements for visa renewal still apply).

Visa Applicant Requirements

  • Must be 50 years of age or over
  • Must meet any of these financial requirements:
    1. A security deposit of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for 2 months prior to the visa application
    2. Monthly income of at least 65,000 THB
    3. Combination of security deposit and annual income totaling 800,000 THB
  • Must provide the following documents:
    1. In case of security deposit, you will provide an updated bank book or passbook together with a bank letter stating that the money had been deposited to the account from an overseas source not less than 2 months prior.
    2. A letter from your embassy in Thailand verifying your monthly income.
    3. In cases where your embassy does not issue an income letter, you can provide a 12-month bank statement showing a regular deposit of 65,000 THB into a Thai bank account.
  • Other documents that may be required:*

*Note: These documents are not usually required if the visa application is submitted inside Thailand. There are rare cases, however, when an official from the Thai embassy or consulate may ask for them before issuance of the visa.

The application for the Thailand Retirement Visa can be processed either in your country of residency or in Thailand.

  • Applying for the Non-Immigrant OA Visa in your home country:

    All necessary documents stated above must be submitted to the Thai embassy or consulate in your country.

    Please note that not all the Thai embassies or consulates in your country may be able to issue this type of visa and that the application for the Non-Immigrant OA Visa requires a Police Clearance Document, Medical Certificate, and proof of Health Insurance for applications submitted outside Thailand.

  • Applying for the Non-Immigrant O Visa and extension in Thailand:

    It is required that you apply for an initial 90-day Non-Immigrant Visa from the Thai embassy or consulate in your home country prior to your application for a Retirement Visa in Thailand.

    You will have to remain in Thailand for 60 days before you can file your retirement visa application at the immigration office, or you must be on the last 30 days of your current permit to stay.

    Proof of address in Thailand (utility bills, rental agreement, etc.) is also required.

  • Entering as a tourist and applying for the Non-Immigrant O Visa and extension in Thailand:

    If you have a Visa Exemption stamp or a tourist visa, you can still apply for a retirement visa if you already met the requirements for the Non-Immigrant O Visa and the 1-year extension. This can be done at the immigration office in Thailand.

Reminders for Thailand Retirement Visa Holders

  • 90-day Reporting

    The retirement visa holder is required to notify the immigration office regarding their current residential address every 90 days. This can be done either by mail, online, or by a personal visit to the immigration office. You may also enlist the services of an agent to do this on your behalf through a Power of Attorney.

    If the retiree is not in the country when the report is due, the counting for the 90 days will start again upon re-entry to Thailand.

  • Re-entry Permit

    If you plan to travel in and out of Thailand during the year of your visa validity, you will need a multiple re-entry permit to do so to avoid your visa from getting canceled. You need not apply if you plan to stay in Thailand the whole time.

    If you need to leave the country quickly for whatever reason, you can apply for a re-entry permit at the nearest immigration office or at an international airport before leaving the country.

  • Bank Account

    The Thailand Retirement Visa is valid for 1 year and can be renewed by meeting the same criteria and providing the same documentation as you did during the initial application. Please note that the required amount of funds in your bank account must be at least 3 months old before you can renew your visa.

  • Importation of Household Effects

    Please note that retirees cannot import their personal effects to Thailand duty-free according to the Bureau of Customs.

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