Kingdom of Thailand · residence general
Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Retirement / Long Stay)
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A long-stay retirement visa for applicants aged 50 and over with the required savings or pension income; employment of any kind is prohibited.
- Processing time
- Indicative only. The Thai mission and Immigration Bureau publish current timelines.
- Government fees
- Indicative only. Visa fees are set by the Thai mission; confirm on the official page.
- Typical duration
- One-year stay; renewable annually if the financial and other conditions continue to be met.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Non-Immigrant "O-A" (Long Stay) visa is issued by Thai missions to applicants aged 50 and over who wish to retire in Thailand without working. It permits a one-year stay, renewable. Applicants must show a Thai bank deposit of at least 800,000 baht, or monthly income of at least 65,000 baht, or a combination reaching 800,000 baht, along with a clean criminal record and required health insurance. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Holders must complete 90-day reporting while in Thailand.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Aged 50 years or over on the day of application.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- ✓Bank deposit of at least 800,000 baht, or income of at least 65,000 baht per month, or a combination reaching 800,000 baht.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- ✓No criminal record in Thailand or the country of nationality/residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- ✓Health insurance meeting the requirement set for the visa.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
Common blockers
- !Under 50 years of age.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- !Financial evidence below the required threshold.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- !Intending to work (employment of any kind is prohibited).Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- !Failure to maintain required health insurance or complete 90-day reporting.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and visa application form with photograph.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- ·Bank statement showing 800,000 baht or income certificate showing 65,000 baht per month.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- ·Police clearance / criminal-record check.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
- ·Health insurance documents and medical certificate as required by the mission.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm you are 50 or over and meet the savings or income threshold.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the police clearance, financial evidence and health insurance required.
Submit through the official channel
Apply at a Thai embassy/consulate (or via the Immigration Bureau in Thailand for the related O category).
After approval
After entry, comply with the no-work rule, maintain finances and complete 90-day reporting; renew annually.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Retirement / Long Stay) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Retirement / Long Stay).
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work on a retirement (O-A) visa?+
No. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited on the Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa. If you wish to work, you need a Non-B visa and work permit, or another work-authorising route.
What are the money requirements for the retirement visa?+
You must show a Thai bank deposit of at least 800,000 baht, or a monthly income of at least 65,000 baht, or a combination of deposit and annual income totalling at least 800,000 baht. Always confirm the current figures with the Thai mission.
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