Information Relative to a Thai Retirement Visa

One of the most common questions to this web site is about long term visas for retirement in Thailand. This page has what we believe are the correct answers, although Thailand tweeks the rules from time to time ... so we make no guarantees. There are also some tips in the ... FAQ

Some possible assistance for obtaining visas and residency

Before you take any Thai Visa/Immigration Information that you have read on the web, here or anywhere else, too seriously, pay a visit to the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. Their address and telephone are at the bottom of the page.

Recent Announcement
The Thai Immigration Bureau has announced a planned fee increase to become effective Jan 1, 2004

Transit visa - single entry Bt 800
Tourist visa - single entry Bt 1,000
Non-Immigrant visa - single entry Bt 2,000
Non-Immigrant visa - multiple entry for use within one year Bt 5,000
Application for visa extension Bt 1,900
Application for a single Re-entry Permit Bt 1,000
Application for a multiple Re-entry Permit Bt 3,800
Application for a Residence Permit Bt 7,600
Approval of a residence permit (payable on receipt of residence book) Bt 191,400

Some Short Answers

Non Immigrant "O" Visa - one is required to start the processes

Retirement Visa - an extension to 1 year of a Non Immigrant "O" Visa

Requirements: age 50, Bt 800,000 that must eventually be banked in Thailand, or Bt 800,000 in certifiable annual income. Renewable annually in Thailand