Retirement Visa (Category O-A and O-X)
Validity: 1 year (O-A) or 5 years (O-X), with the possibility of extension.
Who is eligible: Retirees aged 50 and above with a stable income or savings.
Application Process: Requires documents confirming income or savings.
This is one of the most popular long-term visas for living in Thailand. To apply, you need to meet specific financial requirements:
- Maintain a deposit in a Thai bank of 800,000฿ for at least 2 months before applying for the visa.
- Have a verified monthly income of no less than 65,000฿.
- A combination of a guaranteed deposit and annual verified income totaling 800,000฿.
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