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Thailand Non-Immigrant O-A — one-year long stay

10 facts quoted from the official source

The visa is for long-stay retirement.

Savings required
THB 800,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementA criminal-record certificate and medical certificate addressing the listed prohibitive diseases are required.
  • Financial resourcesThe applicant must show THB 800,000 in funds or monthly income of at least THB 65,000 under the published alternatives.
  • Minimum ageThe applicant must be at least 50 years old.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant must apply in the country of nationality or lawful residence.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth insurance with coverage of at least THB 3,000,000 is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 18 months is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsEmployment is prohibited.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe visa permits a stay of up to one year.
  • Renewal or extensionA further annual stay requires a new extension assessment and continued qualification.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: The visa is for long-stay retirement.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must show THB 800,000 in funds or monthly income of at least THB 65,000 under the published alternatives. The lowest published threshold is THB 800,000 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance with coverage of at least THB 3,000,000 is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official consular.mfa.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source consular.mfa.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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