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Your Retirement Visa Journey

From your first Non-O to staying compliant after your 1-year extension.

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Start here
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Get your Non-O visaChecklist90-Day Non-Immigrant OApply for a 90-day Non-O visa via Thailand’s e-Visa system while outside Thailand. Either from your home country or from a neighbouring country such as Laos or Vietnam.
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Extend your stayChecklist1-Year Non-Immigrant O Extension Based on RetirementApply for a one-year extension based on retirement age 50+ before your current stay expires.
You're now on your 1-year retirement extension

Keep your stay compliant with the ongoing requirements below.

Ongoing requirements

TM.30GuideEnsure your current address is reported to immigration and you're able to request the receipt.Your property owner is responsible for submitting your TM.30. Check that it's been completed before going to immigration.90 Day ReportGuideReport your current address to immigration once you have stayed in Thailand for 90 consecutive days.If you leave Thailand, your 90-day clock resets when you return. You will report again 90 days after your latest entry into Thailand.Re-Entry PermitGuideGet a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand to preserve your current permission to stay.A re-entry permit is required if you plan to leave Thailand and return on the same visa. Without it, your visa will be cancelled when you leave.