Non-Immigrant Visa

Category “O” (Retirement)

This type of visa is issued to applicants aged 50 years or over who wish to stay in Thailand without the intention of working. Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.  

Eligibility:

1. Must be at least 50 years of age (on the day of submitting application);
2. Must NOT be person prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979);
3. Must have the nationality of or permanent residence in the country where application is submitted;
4. Must have a health insurance covering the length of stay in Thailand with coverage for covid-19 disease of the total sum insured of THB 3,000,000 (100,000 USD) per policy year and with no less than 40,000 THB coverage for outpatient treatment; and no less than 400,000 THB for inpatient treatment.
5. Applicants are prohibited from engaging in any gainful employment in Thailand.

Documents required:

1. Passport and one copy of your passport with validity not less than 6 months.

2. One visa application form completely filled out (black and blue ink only).

3. One passport-size photograph (2″x2″). The photograph must have a light color background with a full- face view of the person without wearing a hat or dark glasses and covering up shoulders. The photo must be taken within 6 months.

4. Flight confirmation/reservation, showing going from origin country to Thailand and leaving from Thailand. (The name of the applicant must be indicated clearly).

5. Copy of recent bank statement ($700 per person and $1,500 per family). The name of the applicant must be indicated clearly), In case of submitting a family bank statement, proof of relationship (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate) must be provided.

6. Health insurance policy document issued by a Thai or foreign insurance company, stating that the applicant is medically insured for the period and with coverage as mentioned above:

    (a) Insurance with coverage must cover the length of stay in Thailand with coverage of no less than 40,000 THB coverage for outpatient treatment; and no less than 400,000 THB for inpatient treatment.

     (b) In case of a Thai insurance company, the applicant must submit 2 copies of the insurance policy document or, if available, the original insurance policy document with 2 copies. A list of Thai insurance companies participating in the scheme can be found here: http://longstay.tgia.org

     (c) In case of a foreign insurance company, the applicant must submit the original insurance policy document with 2 copies;

     (d) Foreign Insurance Certificate as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and Health Insurance of Thailand, which must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company. The form can be downloaded: See attachment

7. Copy of the yellow fever certificate of vaccination.

Visa Processing Fees: 80 USD (Single Entry) or 200 USD (Multiple Entries)

Validity of a visa: 3 months (Single Entry) or 6-12 months (Multiple Entries) from the date of issuance.

Period of Stay: 90 days

Extension of stay: Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel (662) 287-3101 to 10 or at http://www.immigration.go.th. The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

Note: The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary and also reserve the right to reject any application without having to provide reason.

***IMPORTANT NOTES***

1. Visa processing fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice.

2. In case of bank transfer, visa processing fees do not include service commissions that the banks may charge the applicants or the Embassy. Therefore, applicants might be requested to pay for those service commissions on top of the visa processing fees.

3. In case of visa application by post, the Embassy bears no responsibility in case of loss of passports due to postal/courier services. There is either no guarantee whether a visa will be granted or whether the visas granted will be utilized. In any cases, consequently, no compensation can be claimed or granted from the Embassy.

4. Visas granted must be utilized within the period of validity of such visa. The length of stay and requests for extension in Thailand will be determined by the Immigration Bureau.

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