Do You Wish to Spend Your Life in Thailand after Retirement? Did you know that you should be at least 50 years old to seek a Thai retirement visa? Anyway, now you know already. If you are planning to retire in Thailand, let me tell you, you will have a happening life there. Tourists from different parts of the world come to visit Thailand.
And interestingly, they keep on revisiting. A lot of people have even started their businesses and settled. The warm climate, pristine beaches, and availability of resources in plenty prompt most people to plan their retirement here.
Who wouldn’t want to relax in a soothing environment? If you visit the villages in Thailand you will be amazed to see how beautifully they are decorated. In fact, almost all sorts of amenities are there to make living there worth it. However, to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand, you will need to go through a simple procedure. Nevertheless, the process can be only simple if you have a legal expert beside you who can guide you well throughout.
Thai Retirement Visa Process
1. Non-Immigrant OA Visa Application within Your Country
Documents such as an updated passbook and letter from your bank proving the money deposited from the overseas source must be presented to the consulate of Thailand in your country. The bank statement must prove deposit of;
- THB 800,000 made in the Thai Bank Account 2 months prior to the application of Thai retirement visa
- Minimum THB 65,000 monthly pension
- 800,000 THB of total income, combining your Thai bank account and income per annum
Other Documents including, a medical certificate and police clearance
2. Non-Immigrant O Visa and Extension Application
- You will require applying for a 90-day visa initially, from the Thai consulate prior to the retirement visa application.
- Proof of address in Thailand is needed.
- You must stay in Thailand at least for 60-day before making the application. But then the visa extension application will only be accepted if you haven’t crossed the final 30-day of your current permit.
For further consultation or query, you can call us or write us a mail. Our lawyers guide you in whichever way possible. Just see that you have the above-mentioned documents ready along with your passport, departure card, and 3 (4×5 cm) photos.
