Thailand Retirement Visa
The retirement visa lets over-50s settle in Thailand long term, renewed annually. The rules around the financial requirement and seasoning of funds trip people up. We prepare your application and support the yearly extension.
- Age
- 50 or older
- Deposit route
- 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for 2 months before filing. What must remain after approval is described differently by different sources (see the Non-O guide), so ask your office
- Income route
- 65,000 THB per month
- Combination
- Deposit plus annual income totalling 800,000 THB
- Renewal
- Extension of up to 1 year at a time; re-entry permit needed before travelling
- Work in Thailand
- Not permitted
- Reporting
- 90-day report (TM47) applies
Sources: ThaiEmbassy.com - Retirement visa · Siam Legal - Retirement visa 2026
What we help with
From the first application to the annual extension, with the financial evidence prepared to the published standard.
- Eligibility check for the over-50 retirement route
- Guidance on the 800,000 THB deposit or 65,000 THB monthly income
- Explaining the seasoning rules and timing for the deposit
- Application preparation and submission support
- Annual extension preparation so your status never lapses
- Re-entry permits and 90-day reporting set up
How it works
Confirm the route
We check you meet the age and financial criteria and choose the deposit or income evidence path that suits you.
Prepare the application
We assemble the financial evidence to the seasoning standard and prepare your application and supporting documents.
Keep it renewed
We prepare your annual extension ahead of time and manage re-entry permits and the 90-day report.
Why use Sabai & Co.
An annual visa should not be an annual ordeal.
Funds done right
We help you evidence the deposit to the published standard to reduce the chance that the financial requirement is questioned.
Extensions handled
We prepare each annual extension in advance, to reduce the risk of a lapse.
One contact
Application, extension, re-entry and 90-day report, all coordinated through one contact.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Thailand retirement visa?
Applicants aged 50 or over who meet the financial requirement: 800,000 THB on deposit, or 65,000 THB monthly income, or a qualifying combination.
Do I have to keep the money in a Thai bank?
Yes, for the deposit route the funds must sit in a Thai account before filing. Sources differ on what must remain afterwards, so check with your office.
Is the retirement visa renewed every year?
Yes, it is extended annually. We prepare each extension ahead of the deadline so there is time to fix problems.
Can I work on a retirement visa?
No. The retirement visa does not grant the right to work. If you want to work, we look at other routes.
Does the retirement visa require a 90-day report?
Yes. You report your address every 90 days, which we can file for you under our compliance plan.
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Retire in Thailand without the paperwork
Tell us your age and finances and we will confirm your route and prepare the application and renewals.