Retire in Hua Hin with your visa sorted
From your first Non-O visa to every yearly extension after it, we prepare and check your paperwork for Hua Hin Immigration, and remind you before anything is due.
How the retirement visa works
The “retirement visa” is really two steps. First you enter Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O visa (or a Non-O-A, applied for at a Thai embassy in your home country). Then, before it runs out, you apply at Hua Hin Immigration for a one-year extension of stay based on retirement. After that you repeat the extension every year.
Non-O (inside or outside Thailand)
The usual route. Can sometimes be converted from a tourist entry inside Thailand, then extended for a year at Hua Hin Immigration.
Non-O-A (from your home country)
Applied for at a Thai embassy before you travel. Needs health insurance and extra documents such as a police check.
The financial requirement
Immigration needs to see you can support yourself. You can show one of these:
- 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account, in place for at least 2 months before you apply and kept there for 3 months after approval, and not below 400,000 baht for the rest of the year
- A monthly income of at least 65,000 baht from abroad, shown by an embassy letter or by monthly transfers into a Thai account
- A combination of income and savings that adds up to 800,000 baht a year
These are the rules Hua Hin Immigration has applied for years, but amounts and paperwork can change. We confirm the current requirements before every application, so there are no surprises at the counter.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport, with copies of the photo page, visa, latest entry stamp and departure card
- Form TM.7 and one recent passport photo (4 × 6 cm)
- Thai bank book updated on the day, plus a bank letter confirming the balance
- Or proof of monthly income (embassy letter or bank transfers)
- Proof of address: TM.30 receipt and your rental contract or house book
- A map to your home and the application fee
After approval: staying legal all year
Your extension is only the start. To keep it valid you need to:
- Report your address every 90 days (TM.47), in person, by post or online
- Get a re-entry permit before you travel, or your extension is cancelled when you leave Thailand
- Keep the money in the bank at the required level
- Apply for next year’s extension in time, up to 30 days before it expires
We keep track of these dates for you and send a reminder before each one.
How we help
We look at your age, your finances and your current visa, and tell you which route fits. We give you a document list, check every page and copy, and prepare the forms. Where it helps, we come with you to Hua Hin Immigration. Then we remind you about every 90-day report and next year’s extension.
Tell us your situation and we will send you a clear plan with the full cost.
Common questions
If yours isn’t here, ask us. There is no charge for a first conversation.
Can I apply for a retirement visa if I’m under 50?
No, you need to be 50 or older. If you are younger, other options may fit, such as the Destination Thailand Visa or a marriage or business visa. Ask us and we will explain what applies to you.
Can I work on a retirement visa?
No. A retirement extension does not allow any work in Thailand, paid or unpaid. If you want to work or run a business you need a Non-B visa and a work permit.
Do I have to leave Thailand to get a retirement visa?
Not always. Depending on your nationality and how you entered, you may be able to change to a Non-O visa inside Thailand and then extend it. We check this for you before you book any flights.
What happens if I travel without a re-entry permit?
Your extension is cancelled the moment you leave Thailand, and you would need to start again with a new visa. Always get a re-entry permit first; we can arrange it.
Do I need health insurance?
For the Non-O-A visa applied for abroad, yes. For a Non-O visa extended in Thailand it is not currently required, but we recommend it. We will tell you what applies to your route.
Often needed together
Not sure where to start? Ask us.
Tell us what you are trying to do. We will tell you what is needed, how long it takes and what it costs, before any work begins. A first conversation is free.