Non-Immigrant Visa O-X (Long Stay 10 Years)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 15-30 business days
- Fee
- THB 10,000
- Validity
- 5 years (initial) + 5 years (renewal) = 10 years total
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The Non-Immigrant O-X visa is a 10-year long-stay visa for retirees aged 50+ from 14 specific countries. The visa is issued for 5 years initially and renewable for another 5 years. Higher financial requirements apply compared to the O-A visa. Applicants must maintain a Thai bank deposit of THB 3 million, or a deposit of THB 1.8 million combined with annual income of THB 1.2 million. The deposit cannot be withdrawn below THB 1.5 million for the first year. Health insurance is mandatory.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Limited to nationals of 14 countries: Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada, and United States.
Eligible countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Financial
Must have THB 3 million in a Thai bank account, or THB 1.8 million deposit with annual income of THB 1.2 million.
Minimum funds: THB 3 million or THB 1.8 million deposit + THB 1.2 million annual income
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Age
Must be at least 50 years of age.
Min age: 50
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Criminal record
Must have a clean criminal record.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 18
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph (4x6 cm)
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Bank statement
Months required: 12
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: THB 40,000 inpatient / THB 400,000 outpatient
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash or bank draft at embassy; Amount: THB 10,000
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather: passport, photo, Thai bank deposit proof, medical certificate, police clearance, and Thai health insurance.
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Fee payment
Pay THB 10,000 visa fee.
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Processing wait
Wait 15-30 business days for processing.
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Visa collection
Collect the 5-year O-X visa from the embassy. Renewable for an additional 5 years at Thai Immigration.