Visa Extension - in case of Long-term stay or retirement

Visa extension of Retirement or Long-stay purpose

Whether you're enjoying your retirement in paradise or embarking on a long-term adventure, we specialize in providing expert assistance with visa renewals for retirees and long-stay visitors. The following are main criteria that the applicant have to notify: 

  1. The applicant must obtain  Non-immigrant visa  
  2. Be 50 years of age or older.  
  3. Have evidence of having income of not less than THB65,000 per month, OR  
  4. A deposit of at least THB800,000 must be made in a commercial bank account in Thailand no less than 2 months before submission. After receiving permission, this deposit can be withdrawn, but a minimum balance of THB400,000 must be maintained in the account for at least 3 months thereafter OR  
  5. Applicants must demonstrate a yearly income and maintain deposits in a Thai commercial bank totaling at least THB800,000 at the time of application submission. However, these bank deposits must remain in the account both before submitting the application and after receiving permission, including the ability to withdraw deposits as in (4.)     
  6. Applicants holding a Non-Immigrant Visa, type O-A , are required to have health insurance or government welfare from abroad with coverage limits for medical expenses. Additionally, they must possess insurance covering treatment for COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of USD100,000 or THB3,000,000 for the entire duration of their stay in Thailand .  

    6.1  In the case of purchasing Thai health insurance, purchase the policy online through the website www.longstay.tgia.org  

    6.2   For individuals obtaining health insurance abroad or receiving government benefits from overseas, documentation must be certified by a foreign embassy in Thailand. Alternatively, any presented documents should be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the applicant's home country .  

    6.3. If an insurance company declines to provide health insurance coverage, the applicant must have a deposit of at least THB3,000,000 in a commercial bank account in Thailand at least 2 months before submitting the application. Alternatively, applicants must possess a deposit in a Thai commercial bank account along with other health insurance, with a combined value not less than THB3,000,000 for medical treatment .  

    Evidence of refusal to purchase health insurance must be certified by the insurance company or notarized by a foreign embassy in Thailand. Alternatively, documents presented should be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the applicant's home country .  

  7. The applicant who entered the Kingdom before 21 October 1998 and have been permitted to remain in the Kingdom to continue their retirement . The following criteria shall apply:   

    7.1. Individuals aged 60 years and above, possessing a stable income, must maintain a deposit of at least THB200,000 in their account throughout the past 3 months of the year. Alternatively, applicants must demonstrate a monthly income of no less than THB20,000 .  

    7.2. Applicants under the age of 60 but not less than 55 years old must maintain a deposit of at least THB500,000 in their account for the past 3 months of the year. Alternatively, they must demonstrate a monthly income of no less than THB50,000 .