Thailand Retirement Visa — Non-O Long Stay in Phuket
Live legally in Thailand from age 50+. We arrange the Non-O Retirement visa in Phuket end-to-end — eligibility, documents, embassy or in-country application, immigration escort and annual extensions.
What is the Thailand Retirement Visa?
The Thailand Retirement Visa is a long-stay visa for foreigners aged 50 and over. It comes in two main forms — the Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) issued in Thailand or at a Thai embassy, and the Non-Immigrant O-A Long Stay issued only at a Thai embassy abroad. Both let you live in Thailand for 1 year, with annual renewals indefinitely.
We work mainly with the Non-O Retirement route — it is faster, cheaper and does not require Thai medical insurance. You arrive on a tourist stamp, we convert it to Non-O at Phuket Immigration, and we extend it to 1 year with the financial paperwork (800,000 THB deposit, 65,000 THB monthly income or a combo).
Once you are on the Retirement visa we keep handling everything that follows: 90-day reporting, TM30 registration, re-entry permits when you travel, annual renewals, and we can also open your Thai bank account, support the 800,000 THB transfer (FET form) and arrange long-term housing in Phuket.
Retirement Visa Thailand — Key Facts
- Minimum age: 50 years
- Validity: 1 year, renewable annually for life
- Financial proof: 800,000 THB deposit OR 65,000 THB / month income OR combo
- Multi-entry travel via re-entry permit (single or multiple)
- No employment in Thailand allowed (passive income / pension only)
- Spouse can join under accompanying Non-O visa
- 90-day reporting and TM30 mandatory — we set you up
- Processed at Phuket Provincial Immigration Office
Retirement Visa Thailand — Prices
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees · all government fees included
Non-O Retirement (90 Days)
Initial Non-O Retirement visa only
- Non-Immigrant O Retirement visa (90 days)
- Eligibility consultation (50+ requirement check)
- Document preparation & translation
- Embassy or in-country conversion application
- Phuket Immigration submission
Full Retirement Package
Complete new Retirement visa from zero
- Non-Immigrant O Retirement visa (90 days) included 🔥
- 1-year Retirement visa extension 🔥
- Eligibility consultation
- Document preparation & translation
- Bank statement preparation (800,000 THB / income)
- Embassy or in-country application
- Phuket Immigration escort
- 90-day reporting & TM30 setup
Visa Extension
Annual renewal of Retirement visa
- Document review & update
- Bank statement preparation
- Application form filing (TM7)
- Phuket Immigration escort
- Re-entry permit assistance
- Next renewal reminder
Add-ons & related services
Additional services often booked together with Retirement Visa
Re-entry Permit — Single
Required if you leave Thailand and want to keep your visa active for one re-entry. Government fee included.
Re-entry Permit — Multiple
Unlimited re-entries during your visa validity. Recommended if you travel often. Government fee included.
Thai Bank Account Opening
We open your account at Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn — needed for the 800,000 THB deposit and for daily life in Phuket.
800,000 THB Transfer (FET)
We help your bank issue the FET (Foreign Exchange Transaction) form proving the funds came from abroad — required for retirement extension.
O-A Long Stay Insurance
Mandatory health insurance for O-A visa holders (40,000 USD inpatient cover minimum). We connect you with approved Thai insurers.
Thai Driver License
Apply for a 2-year Thai driver license at the Phuket Land Transport Office on your Retirement visa. Translation, residence certificate and DLT visit included.
How to Prove the Financial Requirement — 3 Paths
Pick the financial path that matches your situation. We confirm what fits before booking.
Option A — 800,000 THB Deposit
800,000 THB seasoned in your Thai bank account for at least 2 months before submission (60 days for the very first Non-O conversion). Funds must remain after the visa is issued — only partially withdrawable later under specific rules.
Best for: Best for retirees with savings who can transfer a lump sum to Thailand.
Option B — 65,000 THB Monthly Income
Verified monthly income of 65,000 THB or more — pension, rental income, dividends. Confirmed by an income letter from your country's embassy in Thailand (US, UK and several EU embassies no longer issue these — check yours first).
Best for: Best for pensioners with a regular foreign pension and an embassy that still issues income letters.
Option C — Combination Method
Annual income + Thai bank deposit must add up to 800,000 THB. Example: 500,000 THB on the bank + 300,000 THB annual income (25,000 THB/mo) = 800,000 THB total.
Best for: Best when you have some savings in Thailand and partial pension proof from abroad.
These are the official Thai Immigration thresholds. We confirm exactly which one to use, prepare every document and present them to the immigration officer in Phuket.
Non-O Retirement vs O-A Long Stay — Which One to Choose?
Two paths to live in Thailand on retirement. Most clients pick Non-O — easier, cheaper, no insurance required.
| Criterion | Non-O Retirement | O-A Long Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Where you apply | Inside Thailand or at any Thai embassy | Only at a Thai embassy in your home country |
| Initial validity | 90 days → extended to 1 year inside Thailand | 1 year multi-entry from day one |
| Mandatory health insurance | No | Yes — 40,000 USD inpatient cover minimum |
| Police clearance (no criminal record) | No | Yes — from your home country |
| Medical certificate | Local Thai clinic, simple form | Required from home country, certified |
| Financial proof | 800,000 THB / 65,000 THB / combo | 800,000 THB deposited or 65,000 THB / month income |
| 90-day reporting | Required | Required |
| Total cost (our service) | from 27,000 ฿ | from 35,000 ฿ + insurance |
| Best for | Most retirees — flexible, fast, no insurance hassle | Retirees who want a 1-year visa before arriving and have insurance |
Retirement Visa — Documents You Need
We prepare and check everything — you only bring originals
Valid Passport
Passport valid for at least 18 months from your application date with blank pages for visa stickers and stamps.
Age Proof (50+)
Passport date of birth confirms eligibility — you must be 50 or older on the day of submission.
Financial Documents
800,000 THB on a Thai bank account (seasoned 2 months) OR a 65,000 THB/month income letter from your embassy OR a combination totalling 800,000 THB per year.
TM30 Address Registration
Confirmation of where you live in Phuket. We register TM30 if your hotel or landlord has not done it.
Photos & Forms
4×6 cm photos on white background and TM7, TM47 and supporting forms — all filled by us. You only sign.
Health Insurance (O-A only)
For the O-A Long Stay route only — health insurance with at least 40,000 USD inpatient and 400,000 THB outpatient cover. We connect you with approved Thai insurers.
How We Process Your Retirement Visa — 6 Steps
Free Consultation
Tell us your age, country, current visa status and financial situation. We confirm the right path (Non-O vs O-A) and the right financial option (800k / 65k / combo) and quote you in WhatsApp.
Bank Account & Funds
If needed we open your Thai bank account at Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn, then assist with the 800,000 THB transfer and FET form (proof the money came from abroad).
Non-O Conversion
You arrive on a tourist stamp. We convert it to a 90-day Non-O Retirement visa at Phuket Immigration with our pre-prepared file.
1-Year Extension
Before the 90 days expire we file the extension to 1 year using your seasoned bank statement / income letter. We accompany you to immigration and pay the government fee.
TM30, 90-Day Reporting & Re-entry
We register TM30 for you, brief you on 90-day reporting (or do it for you), and arrange single or multiple re-entry permits if you plan to travel.
Annual Renewal
Each year we remind you 60 days before expiry and process the renewal again — same 50,000 ฿ price, same all-inclusive package.
Why Choose Phuket Easy Travel for Your Retirement Visa
A Phuket-based agency with a focused visa team — daily contact with Phuket Immigration
Operating in Phuket since 2019
6+ years on the ground, daily contact with Phuket Immigration and major Thai banks.
50+ verified 5.0★ Google reviews
Real reviews from real long-stay clients — visit our Google profile to read the full feedback.
All government fees included
Prices include all government fees, photo, copies and translations — no surprise costs at the immigration counter.
Bank account & FET support
We open your Thai bank account and help with the FET form for the 800,000 THB transfer — most agencies do not.
EN / RU / TH speaking team
Native communication in English, Russian and Thai — no translation gaps with immigration or banks.
Annual renewal reminder
You will never miss a deadline — we remind you 60 days before each annual renewal and reserve a slot at immigration.
Your New Life in Phuket — We Help With Everything
Phuket Easy Travel is more than a visa agency — we are your concierge for long-term life in Phuket
Long-term Villa & Condo Rental
Sea-view villas and modern condos with monthly and yearly rates. Pool, security and concierge included.
Phuket villas →Currency Exchange
Best THB / USD / EUR / GBP rates in Phuket — delivery to retired clients available.
Currency exchange →Transfers & Car Rental
Long-term car and motorbike rental, private VIP transfers from the airport and around the island.
Transfers & rental →Marriage Visa Alternative
Married to a Thai citizen? You can use Marriage Visa instead — only 400,000 THB deposit required.
Marriage Visa →Visa Extension Service
Already have a Retirement visa elsewhere? We process annual extensions at Phuket Immigration.
Visa extension →DTV Visa for Remote Workers
Under 50 or still working remotely? The Destination Thailand Visa might fit you better — 5 years, 500,000 THB.
DTV visa →Where We Process Your Retirement Visa
Phuket Provincial Immigration Office — we accompany you on site
Phuket Immigration Office
482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Working hours
Mon–Fri 08:30 – 16:30 · closed on Thai public holidays
Meeting point
You can meet us at the Immigration Office or in our Phuket office — pick-up from your hotel or villa is also available.
Retirement Visa Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Initial Non-O Retirement (90 days) — 27,000 ฿. Full package (Non-O + 1-year extension) — 60,000 ฿. Annual extension only — 50,000 ฿. Re-entry permit — from 2,500 ฿. All government fees, photos and copies are included.
You must be 50 years old or older on the day of application. Both Non-O Retirement and O-A Long Stay use the same minimum age. There is no upper age limit.
800,000 THB (~22,000 USD) on a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months OR 65,000 THB / month verified foreign income OR a combination of the two equal to 800,000 THB per year. We help you choose the easiest path.
The Non-O conversion is processed in 1 working day at Phuket Immigration. The 1-year extension is filed within 90 days after that and is issued the same day with an under-consideration stamp; final approval comes in 30 days.
Non-O is applied for inside Thailand (or any Thai embassy), gives 90 days extended to 1 year, and does NOT require Thai health insurance. O-A is applied only at a Thai embassy abroad, gives 1 year multi-entry from day one, but requires mandatory health insurance (40,000 USD inpatient minimum) and police clearance.
For Non-O Retirement — NO, insurance is not mandatory (we still recommend private health insurance for peace of mind). For O-A Long Stay — YES, with at least 40,000 USD inpatient and 400,000 THB outpatient cover.
No. Employment in Thailand is not allowed on the Retirement visa. Passive income (pension, rentals, dividends, online investing) is fine. If you need to work, you would need a Non-B visa with a Work Permit.
Yes. A spouse can join under an accompanying Non-O visa (Code O dependent). The spouse does not need to be 50+, but you do — and your financial proof must cover both. We handle both applications together.
You will need a Non-O visa stamp and a residence certificate from immigration. We handle both, then take you to Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn in Phuket — typically Bangkok Bank Phuket Town branch — and complete the KYC. Service fee 7,000 ฿.
A re-entry permit lets you leave Thailand without losing your visa. Single re-entry — 2,500 ฿ (one trip). Multiple re-entry — 5,500 ฿ (unlimited trips during your visa validity). Without it, your Retirement visa is cancelled the moment you leave Thailand.
Every 90 days as a Retirement visa holder you must report your address to immigration. It can be done online, by post or in person at Phuket Immigration. We set you up and can do it for you for a small fee.
Yes. The 1-year Retirement visa is renewable annually for life as long as you continue to meet the financial and age requirements. We process the renewal each year for 50,000 ฿ all-inclusive.
482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000 — Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30. We meet you on site or pick you up from your hotel area.
You have three alternatives: (1) use the 65,000 THB monthly income route with an embassy income letter, (2) use the combination method (smaller deposit + smaller income), or (3) consider Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa — no financial proof required but a one-time fee from 900,000 THB. We can discuss which fits you in WhatsApp.
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