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Thailand Non-Immigrant O-X — ten-year long stay

13 facts quoted from the official source

The visa is for long-stay retirement.

Savings required
THB 3,000,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementThe applicant must pass the criminal-record and medical-disease conditions.
  • Age requirementThe applicant must be at least 50 years old.
  • Financial resourcesThe principal route requires at least THB 3 million in a Thai bank, or THB 1.8 million plus annual income of at least THB 1.2 million followed by topping the Thai deposit to THB 3 million within one year; published retention floors apply.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant must hold one of the 14 nationalities listed in the O-X programme.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementThai health insurance must provide at least THB 40,000 outpatient and THB 400,000 inpatient coverage.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.via mfa.go.th
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe holder must complete annual qualification review and the applicable 90-day residence reports.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsOnly volunteer work is permitted under the published O-X conditions.
  • Dependent-family rightsA qualifying spouse and children under 20 may accompany the principal, subject to the programme conditions.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
  • Dependent-family rightsA qualifying spouse and children under 20 may accompany the principal, subject to the programme conditions.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe visa fee is THB 10,000.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe maximum programme period is ten years in two five-year periods.
  • Renewal or extensionThe second five-year period and annual reviews require continued qualification.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: The visa is for long-stay retirement.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The principal route requires at least THB 3 million in a Thai bank, or THB 1.8 million plus annual income of at least THB 1.2 million followed by topping the Thai deposit to THB 3 million within one year; published retention floors apply. The lowest published threshold is THB 3,000,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Thai health insurance must provide at least THB 40,000 outpatient and THB 400,000 inpatient coverage.

Every answer is quoted from the official consular.mfa.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source consular.mfa.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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