Living in Thailand
Opening a Thai Bank Account
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Visa type
Retirement visa (Thailand)
Non-Immigrant O retirement extensions for applicants 50+ with bank or pension evidence.
· checked against official sources below
Who this is for
Nationals aged 50 or over who can show the bank balance or pension income Immigration currently requires.
Overview
A **retirement visa in Thailand** is usually a Non-Immigrant O entry for retirement purpose, followed by an annual extension at provincial immigration. Retirement is a purpose, not a separate sticker name. Most people enter on Non-O (retirement) or convert in country if eligible. Extensions typically need a Thai bank book at the stated balance (commonly cited **800,000 THB**), or a pension letter, plus insurance where the current notification requires it. Figures in secondary articles go stale — verify against Immigration’s latest circular.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual extension | 1,900 THB | Immigration office; financial evidence is additional |
How to do it
- 1
Confirm age and funds against the current circular
The commonly cited 800,000 THB bank deposit or monthly pension is a rule of thumb, not a substitute for the notice in force. - 2
File TM.7 with the retirement purpose
Provincial offices publish local checklists. Expect the original bank book and a letter from the bank dated close to the appointment.
Documents
- Passport and current visa/stamp
- TM.7 and photographs
- Bank book or pension evidence meeting the current threshold
What changed
The commonly cited 800,000 THB deposit or pension figure is a rule of thumb. Use Immigration’s circular in force, not secondary blogs.
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