The "Ban Phuttaraksa" project focuses on providing a comfortable and legally stress-free long-term stay experience. Therefore, we limit our acceptance to guests holding the primary long-term residence visa, which provides residency rights and benefits under Thai immigration law.
For foreigners wishing to reside in Thailand after retirement, there are three primary visa types available to accommodate long-term stays and reduce the burden of reporting every 90 days:
| Visa type | Non-Immigrant “O-A” (1 year) | Non-Immigrant “O-X” (10 years) | LTR Visa – Wealthy Pensioner (10 years) |
| Reference Law | Immigration Act | Immigration Act | Long-term residence promotion measures (BOI/Immigration) |
| Permit period | 1 year (must be renewed annually) | 5 years + 5 years (total 10 years) | 10 years (can be renewed 1 time) |
| Age criteria | 50 years and over | 50 years and over | 50 years and over |
| Basic Financial Criteria | Thai bank deposits of 800,000 baht (maintained for 2 months before filing) or monthly income of 65,000 baht | Thai bank deposits of 3,000,000 baht (maintained for 1 year) or 1,800,000 baht in deposits and annual regular income of 1,200,000 baht | Personal income of 80,000 USD per year (past 2 years) |
| Right of Residence | Multiple Entry and Exit (Requires Re-Entry Permit) | Multiple Entry and Exit (Multiple Entries) No Re-Entry Permit required | Multiple Entry and Exit (Multiple Entries) No Re-Entry Permit required |
| Burden of reporting to Immigration Bureau | Every 90 days** | Every 1 year (12 months)** | Every 1 year (12 months)** |
| Work | Not allowed to work | Not allowed to work | Not allowed to work (except for volunteer work that is permitted or applying for a Work Permit according to the Labor Law) |
| Other benefits | Can be renewed as long as conditions are met | 10-year residence permit | Use the Fast-Track lane at the airport |
**: Our company team will handle this matter for you.
1. Reporting and authorization (reduce travel burden)
Thai immigration law allows foreigners to use various reporting channels to facilitate those who are unable to travel to an immigration office in person:
- Non-Immigrant “O-A” (90 days): You can authorize a project representative to submit the application on your behalf, or you can choose to report via registered mail or online (according to Immigration Bureau conditions).
- Non-Immigrant “O-X” and LTR Visa (1 year): As these are long-term residence visas, reporting is limited to once per year. You can authorize the project team to do so on your behalf at the Immigration Bureau office.
2. Rights to Accompanying Persons (Spouse and Children)
Long-Stay and LTR visa holders of all types are entitled to bring their spouses and children under the age of 20 (as per the visa conditions) to reside in Thailand. Accompanying persons must apply for the appropriate dependent visa type.
3. Legal Restrictions and Obligations
All three visa types are required to strictly comply with the following laws:
- Unable to work in Thailand (except for LTRs who may receive a Digital Work Permit if other conditions are met, or O-Xs who perform authorized volunteer work)
- Must have health insurance under the following conditions: Specifically, Non-Immigrants "O-X" are required to have a policy covering medical expenses (outpatient and inpatient) within the specified limits.
- Must maintain funds in a Thai bank account in accordance with the criteria and conditions of each visa type to maintain visa status.
The "Ban Phuttaraksa" team is happy to provide advice and facilitate legal documentation to ensure a smooth stay for all guests in Thailand throughout their stay with us.