NON-IMMIGRANT O RETIREMENT

The Non-Immigrant O Retirement Visa is designed for foreigners aged 50 years and older who wish to reside in Thailand long-term without engaging in employment.

This visa allows an initial stay of 90 days, which can be extended in Thailand for up to one year, provided the applicant meets the financial and immigration requirements. Retirement visa holders are not permitted to work in Thailand.

Financial Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following financial criteria:

• A Thai bank account with a minimum deposit of 800,000 THB, maintained for at least 2 months prior to the application, or
• A monthly income of at least 65,000 THB, supported by official documentation, or
• A combination of savings and income totaling 800,000 THB per year (subject to immigration office discretion).

Extensions and Reporting

• The retirement visa may be extended annually at a local immigration office in Thailand.
• Holders must complete 90-day reporting and comply with all Thai immigration regulations.

DEPENDENTS OF RETIREMENT VISA HOLDERS

Eligible family members of a retirement visa holder may apply for a Non-Immigrant O Dependent Visa.

Eligible Dependents are legal spouse and children under 20 years of age.

Dependents are not permitted to work in Thailand unless they independently obtain the appropriate visa and work permit.

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Non-Immigrant O Visa for "dependents"

Accompanying NON B visa holders

This type of visa is obtained by family members of a foreigner working in Thailand. Families can accompany get Non Immigrant O Visa via the Thai e-visa website. Children exceeding 20 years of age are not eligible to get dependent visas.

Who is eligible for the dependent visa?

The Non-Immigrant O Visa is available to foreign family members of a person working in Thailand or a spouse of a Thai National. In most cases, for a working expatriate, this would include their wife (if not a Thai national) and children, including (legally registered) step-children. Children over the age of 20 and parents can generally not apply for a Thai family visa.

Accompanying a Thai Child and NON-Thai marriage
AKA THAI FAMILY VISA – Marriage / Spouse / Kids

If you're married to a Thai national or are the parent of a child with Thai nationality, this visa is your key to long-term residence and legal status in Thailand. A marriage (spouse) visa not only allows you to stay in the country long-term but also opens the door to obtaining a work permit, enabling you to work in Thailand under specific conditions once approved.

We’ll handle the online application while you focus on getting ready for your flight to Thailand.

• To begin the online visa application process, we’ll need the following essential documents: valid passport with at least one year before expiration.
• Marriage certificate (or birth certificate of your Thai national child).
• Thai spouse’s ID card and house registration (Tabien Baan).

Evidence of financial eligibility, meet one of the following conditions:

• A Thai bank account with a minimum deposit of 400,000 THB maintained for at least two months prior to application OR
• Proof of a monthly income of at least 40,000 THB with supporting documentation (e.g., certified embassy letter or bank statements).

Non-Immigrant O Visa - Accompanying a foreign child studying at an international school

If you are a parent of your foreign child, you are eligible for a long-term visa called the NON-O visa, which allows you to accompany a foreign child studying at an international school.

Only one parent can be attached to each child’s visa (usually under 20 years old). That means 1 parent per 1 child’s visa. If there are 2 children, both parents may be eligible, but both children must be enrolled in a school institution.

There are 2 most important conditions to keep in mind for one parent to meet the requirements (non-exhaustive list). Please note these conditions apply per parent, so if both parents apply, each parent must meet them individually:

1. Legalized and translated child’s birth certificate from competent authorities
2. Deposit of 500,000 THB as financial proof in a Thai individual bank account for 1–3 months

We’ll handle the online application, provided with the following (non-exhaustive list):

• Valid passport + white background photo
• 3 months financial proof

We understand that the process of obtaining these types of visa can be challenging and involves considerable paperwork. With our expertise and guidance, we ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for you.