A one-year stay for people aged 50 and over, renewable each year
Visa fee set by the embassy; yearly extension 1,900 THB
A deposit of 800,000 THB, a monthly income of 65,000 THB, or a combination that adds up to 800,000 THB a year
Health insurance with cover of at least USD 100,000 (about 3,000,000 THB)
Police clearance certificate and medical certificate
Passport valid for at least 18 months
A stay of one year from the day you enter
Extended one year at a time at an immigration office in Thailand
An alternative is the Non-Immigrant O visa: 90 days on entry, then a one-year extension in Thailand, without the health insurance requirement
Employment in Thailand is not allowed
Address report every 90 days
Sabai Real Estate does not process visas. Our team can refer you to a licensed visa agent who handles the application.
Processing time depends on the visa and on the embassy
Most visas are applied for online at thaievisa.go.th before you travel
Most stays can be extended at an immigration office in Thailand
Most long stays require an address report every 90 days
Checked against official sources in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with a Thai embassy before you apply