You can now apply for a one-year Non-Immigrant O-A (long-stay retirement) visa directly in your country of citizenship.

You qualify if:

• You are 50 years old or older

• You are not prohibited from entering Thailand under Thai law

• You have a criminal record clearance certificate

• You do not have serious diseases

• You apply in your country of citizenship

Key features of the O-A visa

🎯 Purpose: long-term stay (retirement)
⏳ Duration: up to 1 year from the date of entry
🔁 Entry: multiple entry
🚫 Employment is not allowed
⏱ Processing time: approximately 5 working days after submitting a complete set of documents

Financial requirements

The requirements for the O-A visa are higher than for a standard retirement visa:

✔ You must show financial support using one of the following options (or equivalent in any currency):

1. 💳 Deposit of 1,200,000 THB (for the past 3 months)*

2. 💸 Monthly income of 100,000 THB*

3. 🔀 Combination totaling 1,200,000 THB*

* Requirements may vary depending on the country — please check with your local consulate.

Other requirements

🏥 Health insurance (MANDATORY)

Coverage must be at least:

• 100,000 USD or 3,000,000 THB

Must include:

• general medical treatment

• COVID-19

👉 Both Thai and foreign insurance providers are accepted.

Spouse

If the main applicant’s spouse is under 50 years old:

• They can apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa

• A marriage certificate must be provided

  After arrival in Thailand

1. Length of stay

Up to 1 year from the date of entry

2. Re-entry permit (IMPORTANT)

If you leave the country:

• You must obtain a re-entry permit through the Thailand Immigration Bureau

• Without it, your visa will be cancelled

3. 90-day reporting

You are required to report your address every 90 days.

🔄 Visa extension

To extend your stay for another year in Thailand:

• You must show financial proof:

  • 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account

  • or monthly income of at least 65,000 THB

👉 Please note:
Extension requirements are lower than those for the initial O-A visa application.