Thailand is widely known as a country with long traditions and a diversity of races, religions, and cultures. Throughout the year, there are many tourist activities coming out, including festivals and traditional events.
Foreigners wishing to stay in Thailand on a long-term basis after entering retirement must apply for a retirement visa at the Thai embassy or consulate-general in their home country,
A Retirement Visa – or Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Long Stay) – can be issued to qualified applicants aged 50 years or older and wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not more than 1 year.
Thailand is a destination for foreigners who want to spend their retirement there because it is a beautiful country, and it is comfortable and has complete facilities.
A retirement visa is a visa that allows foreigners to stay in Thailand for 1 year, provided they are over 50 years old and intend to spend the rest of their life in Thailand (Non-Immigrant O Long-Stay Visa).
A retirement visa is a visa for foreigners who want to stay in Thailand for a long time; it allows visa holders to stay in Thailand for 1 year (renewable).
This article concerns the Retirement Visa or Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Long Stay), which is issued to applicants aged 50 years or older and who wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not more than 1 year.
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