Thailand Retirement Visa
Thailand Retirement Visa offers three types of retirement visas for foreigners aged 50 and above, allowing long-term stays with strict no-employment conditions.
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Thailand Retirement Visa Requirements
- Non-Immigrant O Visa (Retirement)
- Non-Immigrant O-A Visa (Long Stay)
- Non-Immigrant O-X Visa (Long Stay – 10 Years)
- Valid for 90 days (extendable to 1 year)
- Requires 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or 65,000 THB monthly pension
- No health insurance required
- Valid for 1 year (renewable)
- Requires 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or 65,000 THB monthly pension
- Mandatory health insurance with 3 million THB coverage
- Criminal record and medical certificate required
- Available to nationals of 18 eligible countries
- Stay up to 10 years (5 years per entry)
- Requires 3 million THB deposit or 1.8 million THB deposit + 1.2 million THB annual income
- Mandatory health insurance with 3 million THB coverage
- Criminal record and medical certificate required
Options for Retirement Visa in Thailand:
| Visa Type | Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) | Non-Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) | Non-Immigrant O-X (Long Stay – 10 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 90 days (extendable to 1 year) | 1 year (renewable) | 5 years per entry (total 10 years) |
| Employment | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Age Requirement | 50+ years | 50+ years | 50+ years |
| Nationality Requirement | Any nationality | Any nationality | Restricted (Only for passport holders from 18 eligible countries*) |
| Financial Requirements | – 800,000 THB in a Thai bank OR – Monthly pension of 65,000 THB OR – Combination of both totaling 80,000 THB | – 800,000 THB in a Thai bank OR – Monthly pension of 65,000 THB OR – Combination of both totaling 80,000 THB – Bank guarantee letter required if using bank statement | – 3 million THB deposit in Thailand OR – 1.8 million THB deposit + 1.2 million THB annual income – Must maintain full amount for 1 year, then at least 500,000 THB |
| Health Insurance | Not required | Required – Coverage of 3,000,000 THB (100,000 USD) per year | Required – Coverage of 3,000,000 THB (100,000 USD) per year |
| Criminal Record Check | Not required | Required (issued by state or FBI, valid for max 3 months) | Required (issued by state or FBI, valid for max 3 months) |
| Medical Certificate | Not required | Required (valid for max 3 months) | Required (valid for max 3 months) |
| Additional Documents | Flight itinerary, Proof of accommodation | Flight itinerary, Proof of accommodation, O-A Visa Application Form | Flight itinerary, Proof of accommodation, O-X specific application documents |
| Eligible Countries (O-X only) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA |