I have retired and see Phuket as the ideal place to spend my retirement. What kind of visa to I need ?
There is special visa called Non-immigrant ” 0 -A” (Long Stay). Foreigners who are fifty years of age or older who wish to stay in Thailand for a long period and do not have any intention to work in the Kingdom may apply for such visa at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General in their respective country. The holder of ” 0 – A ‘ visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for one year from the date of first entry, and is also able to apply for an extension of stay afterwards. Applicants must show evidence of a sum of Bt. 800.000 in a Thai bank or an income of not less than Bt. 65,000 per month. or a combination of balance in the bank and a monthly income. Phuket is great place to retire. For retirement purposes – a non-immigrant “O” visa is required and it must be obtained outside Thailand. General Requirements: Age 50 or older, reasonable health (the health check can be done in Thailand for B40-100 and is cursory at best), a police clearance from your home country or embassy (j
