Thailand Retirement Visa (NON-O)

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Type of Visa

Ordinary passport holder who wishes to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes is subjected to be granted Tourist visa:
1. Tourism
2. Short visit to family living in Thailand
3. Medical treatment with registered hospitals
4. Participants of MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Convention & Exhibitions) supported by TCEB

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

– Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
– Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
– Evidence of travel from Thailand (air ticket paid in full)
– Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family)

VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is 3 months or 6 months.

PERIOD OF STAY
Upon arrival, travelers with this type of visa may be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 60 days.

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Non-Immigrant B

Ordinary passport holder who wishes to enter the Kingdom for conducting business or working is subjected to be granted a Non-Immigrant B Visa.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)
Travelling on a business purpose

1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months. The validity of 18 months is required for one year visa application.
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
3. Letter from a company stating the objective of the visit to Thailand or Document showing correspondence with trading partners in Thailand. (eg. Letter confirming employment details, business registration or business license of a partner company in Thailand)
4. Letter of invitation from a trading company in Thailand

Employment/ Working in Thailand
1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months. The validity of 18 months is required for one year visa application.
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
3. To obtain an Employment Visa, letter of approval from the Ministry of Labor is requested. (To obtain this letter, the prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province. Further information is available at www.doe.go.th/workpermit/index.html).
4. Employment contract indicating rationale for employing the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications. (Document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company)
5. Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour. (Only in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom)
6. Copy of educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying job description and length of service time.

* Please note that copy of corporate documents may be requested as deemed appropriated; namely 1) list of shareholders 2) business registration and business license 3) company profile 4) details of business operation 5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions 6) map indicating the location of the company 7) Balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (PorNgorDor 50 and PorNgorDor 30) of the latest year 8) Alien income tax return (PorNgorDor 91) and 9) Value-added tax registration (PorNgorDor 20).

Internship (Non-Curricular internship)
1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
3. Business registration and business license of the hiring company in Thailand
4. Letter confirming the internship/participation from the company

IMPORTANCE
The document to be submitted for the visa application is contingent upon necessities and appropriateness of purposes stated in the application form. Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors and affixed the seal of the company. In the absence of a required document, a letter explaining the unavailability of such document must be provided.
The applicant must sign on each page of the copy. In addition, Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Thai. If translated into English, it should be notarized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/ consular mission.

VALIDITY OF A VISA
Single-entry visa is valid for three months. The validity of Multiple-entry visa could be varied from three months to one year.

PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

EXTENSION OF STAY
Those qualified persons can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau’s regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer.
Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days have to file their application at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Non-Immigrant IB

Ordinary passport holder whose purpose of visit is to invest in a BOI-registered company or work in a BOI-registered company can apply for the Non-Immigrant type IB Visa.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
3. Letter confirming employment details from an employer
4. Letter from BOI

VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

EXTENSION OF STAY
Those who wish to stay longer must file an application for an extension at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Center B, ChaengwattanaSoi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 (or website at http://www.immigration.go.th). The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Ordinary passport holder, whose purpose of visit is to study in Thailand, is subjected to be granted Non-Immigrant ED Visa.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

To study in a basic education level (primary, elementary, and secondary school)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Letter confirming enrollment details from school signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer
School’s registration certificate
Approval letter from concerned authority under the Ministry of Education

To study in a higher education level (university and college)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Letter confirming enrolment details from school signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer
University’s registration certificate
Academic certificate from previous education level

Internship (Curricular internship), Attending workshop training or seminar organized by International Organization

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Letter confirming the internship/participation in a programme from the company/international organization
Letter confirming the curricular internship from the visa applicant’s university/educational institute

Buddhism studies (Monk) or performing Buddhism ritual activities

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Approval letter from National office of Buddhism
Confirmation letter from the host temple
Academic certificate from previous level

Foreigner wishes to perform Buddhism ritual activities

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Travel booking confirmation
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party
Confirmation letter from the host temple

Foreigners seeking to promote or involve in a religious mission with an approval from Thai concerned authority

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Approval letter from Thai concerned authority
Confirmation letter from the host religious organization
Religious organization’s registration certificate

VALIDITY OF A VISA
Single-entry visa is valid for three months.

PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

EXTENSION OF STAY
Those qualified persons can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau’s regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days have to file their application at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Family of a Thai national (Immediate family includes spouse and children)

Ordinary passport holder wishing to stay with a family who is a Thai national in the following circumstances can apply for the Non-Immigrant type O Visa.

Spouse of a Thai national
Children of a Thai national (age must be under 20 years old unless they are unable to support themselves due to mental or physical condition)
Legally adopted child of a Thai national (age must be under 20 years old unless they are unable to support themselves due to a mental or physical condition)
Parent of a Thai national
- Applicant has no age restriction in case that the child is under 20 years old.
- Applicant must be over 50 years old in case that the child is over 20 years old.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Financial evidence (e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)
Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand
- Spouse of a Thai national
  - Marriage certificate
  - A copy of a ID card of a Thai spouse
- Children of a Thai national / Legally adopted child of a Thai national
  - Birth Certificate / Certificate of adoption
  - A copy of a ID card of a Thai parent
- Parent of a Thai national
  - Birth Certificate / Certificate of adoption
  - A copy of a ID card of a Thai children
  - Details of accommodation in Thailand
  - Travel Booking confirmation

Voluntary work with NGO/Charity/Association (Without salary)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Letter confirming voluntary work signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the sign
Registration of NGO/Charity/Association

Visiting or staying with applicant’s family resided in Thailand (more than 60 days)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)
Personal details of a family in Thailand, e.g. ID card, Passport and the visa page or stay permit in Thailand
Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand, e.g. A copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption
Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. Accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand
Travel booking confirmation

ApplicantStep3 Start Thai National Who have abandoned its Thai citizenship

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Proof of having Thai citizenship
Travel booking confirmation

To be a contestant or a witness for the judicial process

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Documents showing the participation in the judicial process
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)
Travel booking confirmation

Medical treatment (longer than 60 days)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Letter of appointment from hospital/medical center
Copy of hospital/medical center registration certificate
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)

Diplomat’s housekeeper

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Note verbal requesting for the visa or letter confirming the employment details
Registration of NGO/Charity/Association

Visiting or staying with applicant’s family resided in Thailand (more than 60 days)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)
Personal details of a family in Thailand, e.g. ID card, Passport and the visa page or stay permit in Thailand
Proof of relationship to a family in Thailand, e.g. A copy of marriage certificate / birth certificate / certificate of adoption
Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. Accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand
Travel booking confirmation

Thai National Who have abandoned its Thai citizenship

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Proof of having Thai citizenship
Travel booking confirmation

To be a contestant or a witness for the judicial process

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Documents showing the participation in the judicial process
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)
Travel booking confirmation

Medical treatment (longer than 60 days)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Letter of appointment from hospital/medical center
Copy of hospital/medical center registration certificate
Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party)

Diplomat’s housekeeper

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Note verbal requesting for the visa or letter confirming the employment details

VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

EXTENSION OF STAY
Those who wish to stay longer must file an application for an extension at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Center. The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Transit Visa

Ordinary passport holder who wishes to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes is subjected to be granted Transit visa.
1. Travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country
2. Participate in sports activities for no longer than one month (sportsmen, sportswomen)
3. Person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

– Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
– Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
– Evidence of travel from Thailand (confirmed air ticket paid in full)
– Evidence of adequate finance (10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family)
– Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document
– Letter of invitation/acceptance confirming the application’s participation in sports/training activities in the Kingdom (In case of participating in sports/training activities)

VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF STAY
Travelers coming to Thailand with Transit visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days.

EXTENSION OF STAY
Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Center. The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Long Stay

There are two options for foreigner wishing to apply for a long-stay visa to Thailand.

	Non-Immigrant O-A	Non-Immigrant O-X (10 years)
Eligibility	Foreigner age of 50 and over *foreigner must have a permanent residence in a country in which the application is submitted.	• Ordinary passport holder with a nationality of Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States of America, with the age of 50 years old and over • Spouse and child (age under 20 years old)
Validity of Visa	1 year	5 years
Period of Stay	1 year	5 years
Extension of Stay	Can be extended for 1 year every year	Can be extended for another 5 years after the first 5 years
Benefits / Conditions	Employment prohibited	• Can work as a volunteer (in accordance with the list of volunteer work as stipulated by the Department of Employment). • Can purchase vehicle (under the provision of laws on motor vehicles). • Can purchase condominium (proceed in accordance with the Condominium Act).

*For foreigner staying in Thailand with these type of visa , notification of stay every 90 days with the immigration bureau is required.

Non-Immigrant O-A

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

1. Passport with validity not less than 6 months
2. Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
3. Financial evidence : a guarantee letter from the bank and a copy of bank statement showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 THB or an income certificate with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 THB or a deposit account plus a monthly income in total not less than 80,000 THB
4. Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of nationality. The certificate should be valid not more than three months and should be notarized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission .
5. Medical certificate from the country where the applicants apply visa stating that applicants don’t have any prohibited diseases as follows; Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, third stage of Syphilis. The medical certificate must be issued no longer than 3 months prior to the date of submission.

VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is one years.

PERIOD OF STAY
Travelers coming to Thailand with Non Immigrant O-A visa will be initially granted a stay permit of one year in the Kingdom according to the validity of visa. After one year they can apply for the extension of one years.

EXTENSION OF STAY
The visa holder must file an application for an extension at the Office of Immigration Bureau in the province of residence .The extension of stay is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

Non-Immigrant O-X (10 years)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

1. Passport with validity not less than 6 months
2. Three (3) application forms and 3 photographs (size 4 X 6 cm. taken within the last 6 months)
3. One (1) biography
4. Financial evidence
4.1 Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contact information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than 3 million Baht deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand.
OR
4.2 Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contact information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than 1.8 million Baht deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand and certificate of annual income with the amount of not less than 1.2 million Baht (local currency equivalent) per year. (Once the applicants enter Thailand, they must have accumulated money deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand not less than 3 million Baht within 1 year.)
5. Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of nationality. In case the applicants have permanent residence in other country, they must provide the aforementioned document from both country of nationality and country of permanent residence.
6. Medical certificate from the country where the applicants apply visa stating that applicants don’t have any prohibited diseases as follows; Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, third stage of Syphilis. The medical certificate must be issued no longer than 3 months prior to the date of submission.
7. Copy of evidence stating that applicants have insurance as per stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand which has insurance money for outpatient not less than 40,000 Baht and for inpatient not less than 400,000 Baht.
Please check < http://longstay.tgia.org > for more information regarding the insurance requirement.

Spouse and child, age under 20 years old, can apply for Non-O-X visa and must have the following required documents
• Spouse (no age restriction) must show a copy of marriage certificate together with documents stated in 1-8.
• Child age under 20 years old must show a copy of birth certificate or proof of legitimate child and also have to submit documents number 1-3, 7 and 8

VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is five years.

PERIOD OF STAY
Travelers coming to Thailand with Non Immigrant O-X visa will be initially granted a stay permit of five years in the Kingdom according to the validity of visa. After five years they can apply for the extension of five years.

Benefits of the Non-O-X visa holders
• Can work as a volunteer (in accordance with the list of volunteer work as stipulated by the Department of Employment).
• Can purchase vehicle (under the provision of laws on motor vehicles).
• Can purchase condominium (proceed in accordance with the Condominium Act).

Smart Visa

SMART Visa is offered to foreign experts, executives, entrepreneurs and investors who wish to enter into the Kingdom of Thailand to work or to invest in the following “10 S-Curve” industries or the country’s targeted industries.
1. Next-Generation Automotive
2. Smart Electronics
3. Affluent, Medical and Wellness Tourism
4. Agriculture and Biotechnology
5. Food for the Future
6. Automation and Robotics
7. Aviation and Logistics
8. Biofuels and Biochemicals
9. Digital
10. Medical Hub

For more information please visit www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=detail_smart_visa

Apply for Smart Visa online
Once the applicants obtain a qualification endorsement letter from the SMART Visa Unit (under Thailand Board of Investment) located at the One-Stop Center for Visas and Work Permits. The applicants can apply for the Smart Visa through our e-visa platform.

Non-Immigrant F

Ordinary passport holder, whose purpose of visit as followings can apply for the Non-Immigrant F Visa.

to work with the government, diplomatic mission or an international organization in Thailand (immediate family included).
to attend a meeting with Thai agency or to participate an event organized by Thai government.
Family or dependent of diplomatic officers/officials based in Thailand.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.
Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
Letter from relevant agency, be it, Thai authority, embassy, consulate-general, or international organization certified the purpose of visit.

VALIDITY OF A VISA
Single-entry visa is valid for three months.

PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

EXTENSION OF STAY
Those qualified persons can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau’s regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days have to file their application at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok

ADVICE
Visa applicants are suggested to submit application at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.

Diplomatic Visa

Diplomatic Visa is for diplomatic passport /red UN Laissez-Passer holder visiting Thailand for official purpose or be posted in Thailand.
Diplomatic Visa is for diplomatic passport /red UN Laissez-Passer holder visiting Thailand for an official duties or activities on behalf of their national government or international organization will be granted a Diplomatic Visa “F”.
Diplomatic Visa is for diplomatic passport /red UN Laissez-Passer holder visiting to be posted in Thailand will be granted a Diplomatic Visa “D”.

Official Visa

Official Visa is for official passport / blue UN Laissez-Passer holder visiting Thailand for official duties or be posted in Thailand.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(Please check relevant embassy/ consulate’s website for specifically required documents)

– Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.
– Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.
– Biodata page of valid Passport or Travel Document
– Note verbal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic mission or related UN agencies

PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

EXTENSION OF STAY
For diplomatic passport holder and official passport holder who will be posted to Thailand, the extension of stay can be made through the Department of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

ADVICE
It is suggested that the application be submitted at least 15 working days prior to the intended travelling date to Thailand.