“What do I need for a retirement visa?”
My answerShane Ruddle, 20+ years in PattayaYou need to be 50 or over and show ฿800,000 in a Thai bank account, or an income of ฿65,000 a month, or a combination.
There are two versions: the Non-Immigrant O, applied for and then extended yearly here, or the O-A, applied for from your home country.
As Thai visas go it's relatively simple. Once you can prove the money, it's straightforward. Even so, I'd always use an agent; it makes the whole thing a lot less painful.
Rules change often, so check the current requirements before you apply.
Up to date as of November 2026. Rules in Thailand change often, so check the current position before you act.
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