RERITEMENT VISA

Retirement visa Thailand

The Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A) is a popular choice for expats seeking a comfortable retirement in Thailand. It offers a convenient path to long-term residency and, ultimately, permanent residency.

Thailand Retirement Visa Benefits

• A Thailand Retirement Visa allows you to stay in Thailand for a maximum of one year. If you plan to travel outside the country during this period, you must secure a re-entry permit to ensure your visa remains valid upon your return.
• Your Thailand Retirement Visa can be renewed indefinitely, provided you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Thailand Retirement Visa Requirements

Must be 50 years of age or over

Must meet ONE of these financial requirements:

• A security deposit of 800,000 Thai Baht must be maintained in a Thai bank account for a period of two months prior to the submission of the visa application.
• Monthly income of at least 65,000 THB.

Must provide the following documents for the above financial requirements:

• To secure your deposit, please provide an updated bank book or passbook along with a bank letter confirming a deposit of at least two months’ worth of rent from an overseas source.
• A letter of verification from your embassy confirming a monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB.
• If your embassy cannot issue an income letter, please provide a 12-month bank statement with at least 65,000 THB deposited monthly into a Thai bank account.

Thailand Retirement Visa Application Process

If you entered Thailand as a tourist, you may still be eligible for a retirement visa. To apply, you’ll need to meet the requirements for a 90-Day Non-Immigrant O Visa and a Thailand Retirement Visa. Both applications can be submitted at an immigration office in Thailand.

To get a Thailand Retirement Visa, you’ll need to submit the required documents to a Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Keep in mind that not all embassies or consulates can process this visa. Also, if you’re applying from outside Thailand, you might need a Police Clearance Certificate, Medical Certificate, and Health Insurance proof.