To apply for a Thailand Retirement Visa, you need to meet certain age and financial requirements and provide the necessary documents. Here’s what you’ll need to apply:

• Age: You must be 50 years or older.
• Financial Requirements: You must meet ONE of the following:
  • A security deposit of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account held for at least 2 months before applying for the visa.
  • A monthly income of at least 65,000 THB.
  • A combined security deposit and annual income totaling 800,000 THB.
• Proof of Health Insurance: For applicants of the Non-Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) Visa, health insurance that meets the Thai government’s criteria is required. This includes:
  • Inpatient coverage of at least 400,000 THB.
  • Outpatient coverage of at least 40,000 THB.
• Additional Documents: These may include:
  • For the security deposit: Submit an updated bank book or passbook along with a bank letter confirming that the deposit has been in the account for at least two months.
  • For a monthly income: Provide an income verification letter from your embassy in Thailand, or if your embassy does not issue income letters, a 12-month bank statement showing regular deposits of 65,000 THB into a Thai bank account.
• Other Documents:
  • Thai Police Clearance Certificate
  • Medical Certificate
  • Proof of Health Insurance.