Thailand Visa Guide | Thailand Retirement Visa for Foreigners FAQ

To start your Thailand retirement plans, you need a non-immigrant visa. Ideally, it should be acquired prior to your arrival in Thailand. Once you are in Thailand it may be extend for one year. You may also convert a Tourist Visa to a Retirement Visa inside Thailand but it can take up to one or two months for this conversion process. The following requirements are applying:

▶ Retirement Visa Application Requirement

• 50 years old of age or older
• Passport - at least 1 year remaining until expiration
• Holding the nationality or permanent residence of country of application
• Proof of meeting financial requirement - about 800.000 THB in a Thai Savings Bank Account
• Original bank savings book
• Bank letter showing funds or pension statement
• Passport with copies of every page. Each copy must be signed by applicant
• Non-Immigrant Visa (8) Departure Card TM.6
• Introduction letter from your Thai Bank
• Medical Certificate (health exam administered by doctor at first class hospital)

▶ Additional Information

Please check the following local Thai Government websites for additional Thai Visa Information

Worldwide Royal Thai Embassy Websites

Thai Immigration Office Bangkok

Ministry of Foreign Affairs