Retirement Visa is a long-term visa designed for foreigners aged 50 and above who wish to live in Thailand on a permanent or long-term basis.
We offer two options for obtaining a retirement visa.
Option 1: Obtaining a Retirement Visa in Thailand
Main requirements:
- Applicant’s age: 50+
- A bank account in Thailand (Bangkok Bank or Krungsri Bank). If You do not have a bank account — please inform our manager
- Minimum balance: THB 800,000 maintained for the last 3 months prior to application. If the required balance is not available — please inform our manager
- Application must be submitted no later than 25 days before the expiration of the current visa/stamp
- Mandatory visit to the Immigration Office for photographing
Required documents:
- Passport (original)
- Bank book (original)
- Photo in digital format (white background)
- TM30 residence registration certificate
Important:
Your passport will remain at the Immigration Office for up to 1.5 months.
Obligations:
- Register Your place of residence
- Confirm Your address every 90 days (90-day report)
- If leaving Thailand, You must obtain a re-entry permit in advance, otherwise the visa will be cancelled
- You must remain in Thailand until the visa process is completed
Option 2: Obtaining a Retirement Visa at the Thai Consulate in Moscow
Requirements:
- Age: 50+
- Available only for citizens of Russia and Belarus
- Application submitted at the Thai Consulate in Moscow
- Visa type: Multiple Entry
- The visa cannot be extended within Thailand
Required documents:
- Scan of all passport pages
- Photo (4×6 cm, white background, digital format)
- Bank statement in English showing a balance of at least THB 800,000 (or equivalent) for the past 3 months
- Medical certificate (confirming absence of prohibited diseases)
- Insurance certificate issued in the required format (signed and stamped by the insurer)
- Health insurance issued by a Thai or foreign insurer:
- covering general illnesses, including COVID-19
- minimum coverage: USD 100,000 or THB 3,000,000
- Police clearance certificate
Please note:
- This visa does not require a re-entry permit — You can freely enter and leave Thailand
- After arrival, You must:
- register Your place of residence
- confirm Your address every 90 days (90-day report)
Summary
| Parameter | Visa in Thailand | Visa at Consulate in Moscow |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | Yes | No |
| Multiple entry | Only with re-entry permit | Yes (Multiple Entry) |
| Minimum age | 50 years | 50 years |
| Bank account | In Thailand | In Russia/Belarus (statement in English) |
| Balance | THB 800,000 (3 months) | THB 800,000 equivalent (3 months) |
| Insurance | Not required | Mandatory |
| Medical & police certificates | Not required | Mandatory |
| Application location | In Thailand | Thai Consulate in Moscow |
If You would like assistance with obtaining a retirement visa, we will help You prepare all documents and support You at every stage.
Contact us for a personalized consultation:
+66 81 504 6625.