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2026 · Source-verified
Retirement — Non-O (1-year)
The Non-O retirement visa is the most common retirement route for applicants aged 50 and over. It needs either ฿800,000 in a Thai bank or ฿65,000/mo income, and no insurance is legally required.
Independent guide, not legal advice.
Who it's for
Applicants aged 50 or over who can show ฿800,000 in a Thai bank (seasoned ~2 months) or income of at least ฿65,000/mo (~$22k/yr).
Requirements
- Applicant must be 50 or older.
- Either ฿800,000 in a Thai bank (seasoned ~2 months) OR income of at least ฿65,000/mo (~$22k/yr).
- Bank funds should sit in a Thai bank ~2 months before applying.
- No health insurance is legally required for this route.
Document checklist
- Passport
- ฿800k in a Thai bank (seasoned 2 months) OR ฿65k/mo income certificate
- Proof of address in Thailand
- TM.7 extension form
- Extension fee ฿1,900
How & where to apply
Apply in-country (90-day Non-O → 1-year extension) or via your home-country embassy. (verified · Thai immigration)
Common blockers
- Neither ฿800,000 in a Thai bank nor ฿65,000/mo income can be shown.
- The ฿800k is not held / confirmed at the required minimum.
- Bank funds are not yet seasoned (should sit ~2 months before applying).
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Facts verified against official 2026 BOI & MFA sources and Thai immigration practice. Thai immigration applies discretion and rules change — always confirm with the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or a licensed agent before applying.