Visa & Immigration

Retirement Visa (Thailand)

We support eligible applicants aged 50+ with Thailand retirement visa applications and extensions, including document preparation, financial evidence guidance, and immigration submission support.

Who is it for / Suitable for

Foreigners aged 50 years or older who wish to reside long-term in Thailand.

Individuals who do not intend to work in Thailand.

Retirees seeking a 1-year renewable stay or a long-stay option.

Suitable for those with stable income, sufficient savings, or both.

Key Requirements

Must be 50+ years old at the time of application.

Proof of financial ability (choose one): 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account (seasoned as required), OR 65,000 THB monthly income, OR a combination of deposit + income totaling 800,000 THB/year.

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity (1 year preferred for O-A).

Thai health insurance required for Non-Immigrant O-A visas.

Applicant must not have a criminal record.

No employment permitted under this visa.

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Passport copy

Full pages, must be valid

Bank statement showing 800,000 THB OR income proof

Income affidavit may be required

Yes (income affidavit from embassy)

Bank confirmation letter

Showing funds deposited

Proof of address in Thailand

Rental contract / TM30

Health insurance policy (for O-A visa)

Must meet Thai government coverage requirements

Police clearance certificate (for O-A visa)

Issued by home country

Yes

Medical certificate (for O-A visa)

Standard Thai form

Passport photos

Thai visa size

Completed visa application forms

TM7 or embassy forms

Average Processing Time

Varies by route

Non-Immigrant O (retirement extension): 1–2 weeks
Non-Immigrant O-A (from abroad): 15–30 days (Timelines vary depending on embassy/immigration workload)
(Timelines vary depending on embassy/immigration workload)

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What you would get when the application is complete

Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O or O-A)

1-year stay permit

Re-entry permit (optional/if requested)

Visa extension stamp showing validity period

On-going Compliance Requirements

To maintain your retirement status in Thailand:

Annual visa extension (financial proof required each year)

90-day address reporting to Immigration

Re-entry permit required if traveling outside Thailand

Maintain valid health insurance (for O-A visa holders)

Update immigration on any address change (TM30/TM28)

Government Agencies Involved

Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:

Thai Immigration Bureau

Main approving authority for retirement visas.

Royal Thai Embassies / Consulates

Issue Non-Immigrant O-A visas abroad.

Thai Bank (any local bank)

Validates funds for financial requirement.

Ministry of Public Health

Sets requirements for health insurance coverage.

Local Police or Foreign Embassy

Issues police clearance (depending on country).

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