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What are the requirements for a Thai retirement visa?
Must be 50+ years old, show THB 800,000 in a Thai bank or monthly income of THB 65,000, have no criminal record, and obtain a Non-Immigrant O-A or O visa.
Detailed Answer
Thailand's retirement visa options: **Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) — applied from within Thailand:** - Age 50+ at time of application - THB 800,000 in a Thai bank account (maintained for 3 months before and 2 months after extension) OR monthly income/pension of THB 65,000 OR combination totaling THB 800,000 - No work permit (working is prohibited) - Health insurance may be required **Non-Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) — applied from abroad:** - Same age and financial requirements - Medical certificate - Police clearance from home country - Health insurance with minimum coverage: THB 40,000 outpatient and THB 400,000 inpatient **Annual extensions:** Must re-prove financial requirements annually. 90-day reporting required. Re-entry permit needed if leaving Thailand.
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