Purpose of visit:  To stay in Thailand for a long period.

Qualifications to apply:

• Must be at least 50 years old.
• Not being prohibited from entering Thailand under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).
• Having no criminal record against the security of Thailand and the applicant’s country of origin.
• Not having prohibited diseases indicated in the Ministry of Health Regulation No. 14 B.E. 2535 (1992) e.g. Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Drug Addiction, Elephantiasis and Third-stage of Syphilis.

Remark: A retirement visa does not qualify for applying for a NON-O dependent visa. The companion may instead apply for a tourist visa or any other visa type for which they are eligible.

The applicants are advised to request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and upload all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable)

For instructions, please check https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf