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

For foreigners aged 50+ retiring in Thailand

Validity

1 year (O-A) / Convert in TH for Non-O Retirement

Stay/Entry

1 year

Gov Fee

2,000-5,000 THB + 1,900 THB extension

Extension

Annual extension (1-year) at Immigration

Eligibility

  • Age 50 years or older
  • 800,000 THB in Thai bank (≥2 months) OR 65,000 THB/month income OR combination = 800,000/year
  • No criminal record
  • Health insurance with ≥40,000 THB outpatient + 400,000 THB inpatient coverage (O-A only)

Required Documents

  • Passport
  • Bank statement / pension certificate from home country
  • Criminal record check (legalized + translated)
  • Medical certificate (no prohibited diseases)
  • Thai bank book + bank letter (in Thailand)
  • Health insurance certificate (Thai General Insurance Association approved)

Application Procedure

  1. Option A: Apply Non-O-A at Thai embassy in home country
  2. Option B: Enter on Tourist visa, then convert to Non-O Retirement in Thailand
  3. Open Thai bank account, deposit 800,000 THB minimum 2 months prior
  4. Apply 1-year extension at Immigration 30 days before expiry
  5. 90-day report; re-entry permit before travel

Government Fee

2,000-5,000 THB + 1,900 THB extension

Note: Government fees are set by the issuing authority and may change. Verify with Immigration / BOI / Thai embassy directly.

Translation & Legalization

Pension cert, criminal record, medical cert — certified Thai translation + MFA

Renewal & Reporting

Annual extension; 90-day report; insurance must remain valid for O-A

Why Use a Professional Service

  • certified translators accepted by Thai government and embassies.
  • Document checklist aligned with current Immigration / BOI requirements.
  • Pre-flight check to minimize rejection risk.

Post-Service Policy

If MFA, Immigration, or the embassy rejects a translation due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is our service responsibility, not a guarantee of visa outcome — final approval rests solely with Immigration / embassy officers.

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คำถามที่พบบ่อย

What is the Non-O (Retirement) visa and who qualifies?

Non-Immigrant O-A — Retirement Visa — For foreigners aged 50+ retiring in Thailand

What is the validity and length of stay?

1 year (O-A) / Convert in TH for Non-O Retirement; stay 1 year

What is the government fee?

2,000-5,000 THB + 1,900 THB extension

What are the eligibility requirements?

Age 50 years or older; 800,000 THB in Thai bank (≥2 months) OR 65,000 THB/month income OR combination = 800,000/year; No criminal record; Health insurance with ≥40,000 THB outpatient + 400,000 THB inpatient coverage (O-A only)

What documents are required?

Passport; Bank statement / pension certificate from home country; Criminal record check (legalized + translated); Medical certificate (no prohibited diseases); Thai bank book + bank letter (in Thailand); Health insurance certificate (Thai General Insurance Association approved)

What translation and legalization is needed?

Pension cert, criminal record, medical cert — certified Thai translation + MFA

How does renewal and reporting work?

Annual extension; 90-day report; insurance must remain valid for O-A

What happens if documents are rejected?

If the defect is on our translation, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded).