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How do I get a Retirement Visa ?

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10 minutes ago, giogio said:

1st time enter "free entry stamp" 60 dd + 30 exten, than fly back to cambodia and 2nd time reenter thailand on "90 dd non O"?

Yes.

Note that the Thai bank account won't be possible on first visit.

Second visit with Non O eVisa you should be able to open bank account.

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    Plenty of information within this section of the forum if you use the search function (or just scroll back down posts on here). You will find something like this:- Procedure for UK citizen to obtai

  • DrJack54
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    You need to obtain the eVisa Non O prior to entering Thailand. You can do that on the eVisa platform. It's, all don't online. When you enter Thailand you will be given a 90 day stamp. ASAP apply f

  • Liquorice
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    There is no 'Retirment' visa as such. You initially apply for the Non O visa for reason/purpose of retirement via the electronic website; https://thaievisa.go.th/ Select the 'retirement' option; https

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16 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes.

Note that the Thai bank account won't be possible on first visit.

Second visit with Non O eVisa you should be able to open bank account.

Thnx

If you fail to open a bank account, try other banks and branches. Some banks are difficult.

22 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

This and your other question re BBL is covered above by @Liquorice

So your first task is to obtain copy (print out) of TM30.

Your accommodation provides this.

The main thing to attend to ASAP is opening Thai bank account.

Immigration may want a request from particular bank to provide COR.

You may need to try few different branches even of same bank.

As stated Kasikorn may require proof of address in pp country.

You can try.

Some immigration offices offer a VIP charge for quick supply of COR.

I have just opened an account with Kasikorn in Hua Hin. A new recent requirement is you have to provide photo ID from your home country. This is in addition to your passport. This is what 3 different Kasikorn branches in Hua Hin all told me is required:

  1. Home country ID Card (U.K. doesn’t have ID cards).

  2. Home country current photo driving licence.

  3. Original Birth certificate.

I have a valid U.K. photo driving licence, my wife’s (British) U.K. photo driving licence has expired. As she has changed her surname several times during her lifetime the process of obtaining translations and certifications of her birth certificate and documents supporting her name changes Is both onerous and expensive.

We have a yellow book and pink Thai ID cards. The yellow book could be used for proof of address.

I was able to open a Kasikorn bank account but my wife could not.

2 minutes ago, JJ-Thailand said:

If you fail to open a bank account, try other banks and branches. Some banks are difficult.

His first visit will be visa exempt entry.

In recent times it has not been possible to open a Thai bank account with tourist status.

Trying various banks and even branches is possible when he enters with Non immigrant status

10 minutes ago, skorts said:

I was able to open a Kasikorn bank account but my wife could not.

My understanding is that the proof of address in pp country is Kasikorn requirement.

The wife could try different bank

31 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

My understanding is that the proof of address in pp country is Kasikorn requirement.

The wife could try different bank

Yes. We both have long standing Bangkok Bank accounts. We were keen to open up other banking options, and Kasikorn seems the best choice, given the challenges with Bangkok Bank. SCB and Krungsri seem more amenable.

30 minutes ago, skorts said:

Yes. We both have long standing Bangkok Bank accounts

Does your wife do extensions retirement or piggyback on your annual extensions

23 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Don't follow.

Obtaining a Non O (eVisa) in Cambodia is not the issue, nor is the funds and transfer.

The OP has one issue. That being opening a Thai bank account.

He has been given advice of what's required for that.

Even in times when visa agents could easily assist with opening a Thai bank account they only assisted customers wanting the agent to also obtain the extension

why dont folow?

opening a bank account should be no problem ( at least none in Phuket if u hold a non o)

Edited by zzzzz

28 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

opening a bank account should be no problem ( at least none in Phuket if u hold a non o)

If you have first hand experience along with list of required docs then outline.

Vague ".. should not be a problem.. "

Doesn't help.

15 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Does your wife do extensions retirement or piggyback on your annual extensions

She does her own retirement extensions.

Just now, skorts said:

She does her own retirement extensions.

If the money is not a concern then separate independent extensions is good idea.

The non Thai dependant wife (piggyback) is just an option

Just now, DrJack54 said:

If you have first hand experience along with list of required docs then outline.

Vague ".. should not be a problem.. "

Doesn't help.

sorry, unlike you, i don't need to repeat myself everytime a different person asks the same question>
if you enjoy it,
go for it and be happy

perhaps a few posts at the top with what is exactly required to get a;
visa ( in country, out of country)
extension
bank account
COR
re entry permit

file 90 day report
file TM 30
Agents list
will eliminate 50% of the repeated posts here
just an idea :-)

4 hours ago, zzzzz said:

why dont folow?

opening a bank account should be no problem ( at least none in Phuket if u hold a non o)

You don't follow, because the OP to whom @DrJack54 was replying to lives in Hua Hin, not Phuket.

Edited by Liquorice

Just now, zzzzz said:

perhaps a few posts at the top with what is exactly required to get a;
visa ( in country, out of country)
extension
bank account
COR
re entry permit

file 90 day report
file TM 30
Agents list
will eliminate 50% of the repeated posts here
just an idea :-)

Great idea, maybe you can start the ball rolling by stating exactly what's required in Phuket.

Don't forget to list the bank, the branch, and detail their individual requirements. 🤔

Just now, DrJack54 said:

If the money is not a concern then separate independent extensions is good idea.

The non Thai dependant wife (piggyback) is just an option

We used to use the Non-Thai dependant option but recently switched to separate independent extensions.

43 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

sorry, unlike you, i don't need to repeat myself everytime a different person asks the same question>
if you enjoy it,
go for it and be happy

perhaps a few posts at the top with what is exactly required to get a;
visa ( in country, out of country)
extension
bank account
COR
re entry permit

file 90 day report
file TM 30
Agents list
will eliminate 50% of the repeated posts here
just an idea :-)

Your posts are tiresome.

The OP did not ask about agent.

The list of required docs you posted for extension retirement is lame at best.

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On 5/2/2026 at 3:06 AM, DrJack54 said:

Your posts are tiresome.

The OP did not ask about agent.

The list of required docs you posted for extension retirement is lame at best.

Dr jack

I asked you today about using an agent for the extension.

Which seems my best bet.

Thnx

6 minutes ago, giogio said:

I used maneerat for the years i used to live in thailand

IMO your thread is losing Cred.

If you have lived in Thailand previously you would be aware of financial requirements.

Also now state previously used Maneerat.

You stated in thread very limited threads (below 65k/month).

Forget doing it yourself. Use agent

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1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

IMO your thread is losing Cred.

If you have lived in Thailand previously you would be aware of financial requirements.

Also now state previously used Maneerat.

You stated in thread very limited threads (below 65k/month).

Forget doing it yourself. Use agent

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

IMO your thread is losing Cred.

If you have lived in Thailand previously you would be aware of financial requirements.

Also now state previously used Maneerat.

You stated in thread very limited threads (below 65k/month).

Forget doing it yourself. Use agent

I dont understand what you mean

I was on OA, (i never had a precise idea of "non O " procedure), and maneerat extended it.

I wish i had an income of 65k monthly, but i dont.

I left 2 years ago, the world of change has been happening in thailand since.

Anyway, thnx

14 minutes ago, giogio said:

I dont understand what you mean

I was on OA, (i never had a precise idea of "non O " procedure), and maneerat extended it.

I wish i had an income of 65k monthly, but i dont.

I left 2 years ago, the world of change has been happening in thailand since.

Anyway, thnx

Ask your IO if they accept the Combination of 400k in the bank and 35k per month.

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5 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Ask your IO if they accept the Combination of 400k in the bank and 35k per month.

Thanks for helpful advice

I will

1 hour ago, wil iam not said:

Ask your IO if they accept the Combination of 400k in the bank and 35k per month.

Pointless, he'd require evidence of 12 x monthly overseas transfers of 35K.

22 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Pointless, he'd require evidence of 12 x monthly overseas transfers of 35K.

Exactly.

Also OP is just IMO posting nonsense.

Has previously used agent. Maneerat

Has very limited funds.

Suggest stay in Cambodia

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10 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Exactly.

Also OP is just IMO posting nonsense.

Has previously used agent. Maneerat

Has very limited funds.

Suggest stay in Ca

10 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Exactly.

Also OP is just IMO posting nonsense.

Has previously used agent. Maneerat

Has very limited funds.

Suggest stay in Cambodia

I dont post non sense and i am very coherent in my needs and thinking and acting

You seem to have anger issues to deal with.

Nobody force you go reply to my post

Missed are the days of ubonjoe, apparently

All the best and thank you

3 minutes ago, giogio said:

I dont post non sense and i am very coherent in my needs and thinking and acting

The requirements for obtaining a, Non O + subsequent annual extensions are very simple and straightforward.

In addition there is the option of agent which since you have used previously in Thailand you would be very familiar with.

You even know Maneerat so that is an option.

The requirements for 12 month extensions is 800k seasoned for two months prior to application and maintained for three months post application.

Not below 400k in other months.

What don't you understand.

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