VISA SERVICES · RETIREMENT
Thailand retirement visa (Non-O)
The Thailand retirement visa (Non-immigrant O) is for people aged 50 or over. You enter on a 90-day Non-O visa, then extend it at immigration in Thailand for a year at a time. Most applicants need THB 800,000 in a Thai bank. US citizens can instead show a monthly income of THB 65,000.
At a glance
Age 50 or over
The main applicant must be at least 50 years old.
One year at a time
Renewed every year at immigration, as long as you still qualify.
THB 800,000
Held in a Thai bank. US citizens can show THB 65,000 a month instead.
90-day reporting
Confirm your address with immigration every 90 days while you live here.
The money rules
Immigration checks your finances every year. There are three ways to meet the requirement.
Combination
Savings plus annual income that together add up to THB 800,000. Like the income route, this is for US citizens.
Best for: US retirees with some savings and a pension
Not sure you qualify?
We'll check your finances and tell you honestly which route suits you, or whether another visa fits better.
Best for: anyone planning ahead
THB 800,000 in a Thai bank account in your name, held for two months before your first extension. After that, keep at least THB 400,000 in the account.
Best for: retirees moving their savings
Savings
Income
A monthly income of at least THB 65,000. This route is for US citizens, as the US embassy no longer signs income affidavits.
Best for: US retirees with a regular pension
What you'll need
Passport
Valid for at least six months, with a recent passport photo.
Proof of funds
Bank or pension statements for your 90-day visa application.
Proof of address
In the country you apply from, and later your address in Thailand.
Thai bank account
Opened after you arrive, holding THB 800,000 for your extension.
Photos and forms
Recent passport photos. We complete the immigration forms for you.
What it costs
Our service fee is THB 19,500 per person, including the embassy fee for your 90-day Non-O visa. The government fee for your one-year extension (THB 1,900) is paid at immigration. We also guide you through opening your Thai bank account.
How it works
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​Free consultation
A 45-minute online call to confirm you qualify and plan your timing.
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Your 90-day Non-O
We prepare and submit your application through the Thai e-Visa system.
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Arrive and set up
Open a Thai bank account and deposit the funds. We guide you through what the bank will ask for.
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One-year extension
In the last 30 days of your 90-day stay, you attend immigration with the file we've prepared. Processing usually takes around a month.
Retirement questions
Not for the Non-O route described here. The Non-O-A retirement visa, applied for from abroad, does require health insurance, and the required cover varies by embassy.
Yes. A spouse under 50 can usually stay as your dependant. If you're both over 50, you can each apply in your own right.
Yes, but get a re-entry permit before you leave (THB 1,000 for one trip, THB 3,800 for multiple), or your extension ends when you exit.
No. Paid work in Thailand isn't allowed on a retirement extension.
READY TO APPLY?
Book a free call and we'll check your eligibility and map out your timeline.
Our visa team is led by Savannah.
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What’s new in 2026
No major changes to this visa. No major changes have been announced for 2026. Requirements can still differ between embassies and immigration offices, so we check the current list for your case.
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Less time to switch in Thailand. If you plan to arrive visa-free and apply in Thailand, you now have 30 days rather than 60, so plan your timing with us before you travel.
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TDAC before you fly. You still need to complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within three days before you arrive.
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Last updated: September 2026
Doing it yourself vs with Solutions Thailand
You can apply for the Retirement Visa on your own. Here is what changes when we handle it with you.
ON YOUR OWN
Work out whether you qualify and which rules apply to your nationality and where you apply.
Keep up with requirements that differ between embassies and change often.
Prepare, translate and check every document yourself.
Handle any questions from the embassy or immigration office on your own.
WITH SOLUTIONS THAILAND
Free consultation. On Google Meet, to confirm the right route and your costs.
Personalised document checklist. Tailored to your case and updated in real time as Thai immigration requirements change. Embassies can ask for extra items at any stage; we track policy changes so you don’t have to.
Dedicated customer support. A real person from our English-speaking support team stays with you on WhatsApp from start to finish, as your link to our Visa Services Team.
Experienced Visa Services Team. Seasoned specialists review every document, complete every form and submit for you, so you know your application is in safe hands.
HOW WE HANDLE EVERY VISA
Personalised checklist. Sent by email and WhatsApp the moment your payment is confirmed, based on your consultation and where you are applying.
Documents in. Send what’s on your list, such as your passport and a head-and-shoulders photo (a selfie against a white wall works). Our automated system files each document to your case and alerts the team as soon as it arrives.
Ongoing review. Our AI checks each file’s metadata, as the embassy does, then a team member reads every line of every page. If anything needs fixing, you hear straight away and Customer Support helps you sort it.
Senior sign-off. When your file is complete, a senior member of our Visa Services Team rechecks everything and signs it off, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Embassy submission. We let you know when it’s time and submit to the Thai embassy or consulate on your behalf. Customer Support helps you set up the account, so the outcome is emailed straight to you.