The Thailand Non-Immigrant O-A Visa is a long-stay retirement visa designed for foreign nationals aged 50 years and above who wish to live in Thailand for up to 1 year without working.

✅ Key Features

Duration: 1 year (renewable annually)

Purpose: Retirement or long-term stay

Work: Strictly prohibited

90-Day Reporting: Required every 90 days to immigration

Age: Must be 50+ on the date of application

Nationality/Residency: Must apply from your home country or country of legal residence

Criminal Record: Must provide a police clearance (FBI or equivalent, issued within 3 months)

Health: Medical certificate confirming no prohibited diseases (e.g., TB, drug addiction, leprosy)

Health Insurance: Must have COVID-19 coverage of ≥ $100,000 USD or ≥ 3,000,000 THB per year

Bank Deposit: ≥ 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for 2+ months before applying

Monthly Income: ≥ 65,000 THB/month (verified by embassy affidavit or pension letter)

Combination: Bank deposit + annual income totaling ≥ 800,000 THB/year

Passport (valid ≥ 18 months)

Recent passport photo (6 months)

Proof of current residence (e.g., driver’s license or utility bill)

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing ≥ $30,000 USD or proof of ≥ $2,500/month income

Police clearance (FBI or state-level, 3 months validity)

Medical certificate (using Thai embassy form)

Health insurance policy (with COVID-19 coverage as above)

Apply at least 15 working days before travel

Visa fee: Non-refundable (varies by country)

✅ Renewal & Re-entry

Renewable annually if you continue to meet the requirements

Re-entry permit required if you plan to leave and re-enter Thailand during the visa year

If your spouse is under 50, they can apply for a Non-O visa (dependent) with a marriage certificate

✅ Summary

The O-A Visa is ideal for retirees who want a stable, long-term stay in Thailand without working. It requires financial proof, health insurance, and background checks, but offers annual renewability and peace of mind for long-term residency.