Clear answers to the questions we hear most — from 2024 requirements and the difference between Non-O and Non-OA, to first applications, renewals, status changes, the no-funds option and opening a Thai bank account.
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Thai Retirement Visa is usually valid for one year with the one year extendable/renewable in Thailand without limitations. If applying for the visa in applicant's home country, there are three categories (Non-OA, Non-OX or Non-O Type). If applying for the visa in Thailand, it's usually called 'Retirement Visa based on Non-O type'. See our VARIOUS OPTIONS.
**If you are an American/British/Australian passport holder and your embassy is no longer able to do the income/pension verification and you would like to show the monthly income/pension (above 65,xxx THB per month), it is still possible — but (US/UK/Australian) applicants have to keep transferring the income/pension into their own Thai bank accounts every single month. Thai immigration will want to prove the last 12 month credit advice provided by your Thai bank.**
See our VARIOUS OPTIONS.
You can either apply for this visa type in your home country or even in Thailand. We have anyway been helping our clients to proceed with the Non-O Visa Application at the Thai immigration HQ as it can be done within one working day (when all documents are in order). The basic requirements are related to the financial requirements.
See our VARIOUS OPTIONS.
This visa type is usually issued by the Thai embassy/consulate in the applicant's home country. The main requirements are involved with the applicant's financial evidences, the criminal record check and the medical certificate. In addition, the medical insurance is related to the Non-OA Visa Application in the home country or when renewing the visa in Thailand (based on the Non-OA visa type).
Avoiding the complication yourself or lacking of the requirements — focus on THE 6th PLAN/OPTION.
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If this will be the first time of your retirement visa application, you can initially enter Thailand on a 30 day / 90 day visa exemption, the 60 day / METV TR visa, the medical visa or the APEC visa. After that, we will be able to switch to the Non-O Visa and extend to the Retirement Visa through our officers at the Thai immigration HQ where we can get everything completed within 2 working days at the first time of application (without having to wait for 30 days approval).
Focus on THE 5th PLAN/OPTION.
*In the case of entering Thailand on the Non-Immigrant Visa*, let's focus on THE 4th PLAN/OPTION.
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If you are currently in the possession of a valid Retirement Visa (based on the Non-O/Non-OA visa) or holding a one year visa (working/business visa, education visa, media visa, official visa) and would like to renew/change to the Retirement Visa, we will also be able to help you with the Retirement Visa Renewal/Extension through a proper option.
Focus on THE 4th PLAN/OPTION.
Leave us your message/questions: [email protected] / [email protected] — or call +66 89-787-7890 / +66 83-5353-654.
You can usually extend/renew your Non-O/Retirement Visa within 45 days before the expiration date. However, if you are needing to do the Non-O/Retirement Visa Extension/Renewal before 45 days, we can also assist you to do that through the fast track process, if you wish.
Focus on THE 4th PLAN/OPTION.
Leave us your message/questions: [email protected] / [email protected] — or call +66 89-787-7890 / +66 83-5353-654.
If your age is above 50 years old, you are currently holding a working/business visa OR a Thai family (wife/husband/child) visa OR a media visa OR an official visa and you would like to change them to the Retirement Visa, let's focus on THE 4th PLAN/OPTION — or directly contact us to get more details.
Leave us your message/questions: [email protected] / [email protected] — or call +66 89-787-7890 / +66 83-5353-654.
If any applicants are inconvenient or unable to meet with the financial requirements, let's focus on THE 6th PLAN/OPTION.
Here's the items needed:
**If you don't have a Thai bank account, you can contact us to get assistance in setting up a bank account.**
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Generally, only the Non-B, Non-IM, Non-IB, Non-O, Non-OA, Non-ED, Non-R, Non-RS, Non-F (Official), Diplomatic, Expert, Elite, Non-OX or LTR Visa holder are allowed to open Thai bank accounts.
For the 60 Day Visa Exemption or the Single/Multiple Entry Tourist holder or currently on a 30 day extension, if you are looking for an assistance to setup a Thai bank account, we can assist you with this matter. We ask you to prepare the following basic items:
Leave us your message/questions: [email protected] / [email protected] — or call +66 89-787-7890 / +66 83-5353-654.
Tell us your age, nationality and current situation — we'll handle the paperwork end to end, including the no-funds route and bank account setup.
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