Retirement Extension in Phuket: Money Routes, Documents

A retirement extension needs you to be at least 50 and hold a non-immigrant visa. Show one of three money routes: THB 800,000 in a Thai bank, income of THB 65,000 a month, or income plus deposit totalling THB 800,000. Permission runs for no more than 1 year at a time.

By Vincent Nguyen and team

On this page
  1. The three money routes
  2. Documents
  3. Health insurance (O-A holders only)
  4. Fee and filing
  5. After approval
  6. Related guides
  7. Step by step
  8. Common questions
  9. Comments

On this page

  1. The three money routes
  2. Documents
  3. Health insurance (O-A holders only)
  4. Fee and filing
  5. After approval
  6. Related guides
  7. Step by step
  8. Common questions
  9. Comments

Start with the money, because the money sets your calendar. You need one of three routes, and the deposit has to sit in the bank before you file. Permission is for no more than 1 year at a time.

The three money routes

Retirement extension: three money routes Order 12/2568 clause 2.22, for applicants aged 50 or older BANK DEPOSIT THB 800,000 In a Thai bank. MONTHLY INCOME THB 65,000 a month Evidence of income. COMBINATION Income plus deposit, THB 800,000 together Counted as of the filing date. DEPOSIT TIMING Before filing In the account at least 2 months After approval At least 3 months Then THB 400,000 must stay PhuketAnchor.com · Source: Immigration Bureau Order 12/2568, clause 2.22 (23 Jan 2025) Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Re-checked every 3 months Retirement extension: three money routes Order 12/2568 clause 2.22, for applicants aged 50 or older BANK DEPOSIT THB 800,000 In a Thai bank. MONTHLY INCOME THB 65,000 a month Evidence of income. COMBINATION Income plus deposit, THB 800,000 together Counted as of the filing date. DEPOSIT TIMING Before filing In the account at least 2 months After approval At least 3 months Then THB 400,000 must stay PhuketAnchor.com · Source: Immigration Bureau Order 12/2568, clause 2.22 (23 Jan 2025) Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Re-checked every 3 months
The three money routes and the deposit timing from Order 12/2568 clause 2.22, checked 16 Oct 2026.
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You must be at least 50 years old. The applicant holds a non-immigrant visa.

Route What you show
Income Evidence of income of at least THB 65,000 a month
Deposit At least THB 800,000 in a Thai bank
Combination Income during the year plus Thai bank deposit totalling at least THB 800,000 as of the filing date

Deposit timing

The deposit must be in the account at least 2 months before filing and at least 3 months after permission is granted. Three months after permission you may withdraw, but the balance must stay at least THB 400,000.

For the combination route, the same timing applies, and at least half of the deposit stays after month 3.

Front of the Phuket Immigration office, a white building with a red roof, flags at the entrance and a blue name sign on the white fence.
The main office building on Phuket Road.

Documents

  • Form TM.7, with a photo.
  • A copy of your passport.
  • Evidence of income such as pension, interest income or dividends.
  • A certificate of deposits from a bank in Thailand and a copy of the bank account.

The form is on the office’s form page.

The form download page listing numbered forms in English and Thai, including the extension, re-entry and address notification forms.
The form download page of the office. Source: Phuket Immigration form downloads page (opens in a new tab), captured 16 October 2026

Health insurance (O-A holders only)

Only holders of Non-Immigrant O-A visas must have health insurance for the retirement extension. The order sets cover for medical costs and COVID-19 of at least USD 100,000 or THB 3,000,000 for the whole stay. Some embassy pages still show the old THB 40,000 outpatient and THB 400,000 inpatient figures; they no longer apply. An O-A holder may stay 1 year.

Which policy counts

A Thai policy must come with proof of insurance in the form the insurance regulator approves, and you can check it on longstay.tgia.org.

A foreign policy or foreign government welfare needs certification from your embassy in Thailand or a notarised signature certificate from your foreign ministry. If an insurer refuses you cover, in full or in part, you need at least THB 3,000,000 in a Thai bank for at least 2 months before filing.

Fee and filing

The fee is THB 1,900 for an extension of stay, not refunded. File at the Phuket Immigration Office, 482 Phuket Rd., Talad Yai, Mueang, Phuket 83000. The phone is 0 7622 1905 and the hotline is 1178.

It is closed on Saturday, Sunday and national public holidays, and on 13 October 2026 and 23 October 2026. Hours and the other two service points are in the Phuket Immigration Office guide.

Phuket Immigration Office
482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
The office's contact page with a photo of the building, a small map, the address, phone numbers and opening hours.
The contact page of the main office. Source: Phuket Immigration Office contact page (opens in a new tab), captured 16 October 2026

Queue

The online booking the office describes is for business extensions only. If you cannot book the day you want, take a walk-in queue card and file as normal.

While the officer decides

The immigration officer decides the application. If it is refused, the overstay fines guide covers what happens once the stay date passes.

Find the last extension stamp in your passport, then enter the 8-digit case number on the status page.

After approval

The 90-day report

A foreigner permitted to stay temporarily notifies the address every ninety days. Report from 15 days before until 7 days after the due date.

A late report is in person with a THB 2,000 fine. O-A holders also notify every ninety days. Full steps: Ninety-day report in Phuket.

Re-entry permits

Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels the permitted stay. A single permit costs THB 1,000. A multiple permit costs THB 3,800. Apply on form TM.8 with one 4x6 cm photo.

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Step by step

  1. Check age and visaYou are at least 50 and hold a non-immigrant visa.
  2. Set up the moneyDeposit THB 800,000 at least 2 months before filing, or prepare income evidence of THB 65,000 a month, or both together.
  3. Gather documentsForm TM.7, a passport copy, income evidence and a bank certificate with a copy of the account.
  4. File at Phuket ImmigrationFile at the office covering where you live and pay THB 1,900.

Not confirmed: Counter extras such as the bank letter's age, address-notice and ninety-day receipts and proof of address are not in the order's list: bring copies.

Common questions

How old must I be for a retirement extension?

At least 50 years old, and you must hold a non-immigrant visa.

How much money do I need?

One of three routes: THB 800,000 in a Thai bank, income of THB 65,000 a month, or income plus deposit totalling THB 800,000 as of the filing date.

How long must the money stay in the bank?

The deposit must be in the account at least 2 months before filing and at least 3 months after permission is granted. After that THB 400,000 must remain.

Do I need health insurance?

Only O-A holders, with cover of at least USD 100,000 or THB 3,000,000 for the whole stay.

What is the fee?

THB 1,900 for an extension of stay, not refunded.

Do I still do the 90-day report?

Yes. A foreigner permitted to stay temporarily notifies the address every ninety days.

Can I travel after approval?

Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels the permitted stay. A single permit costs THB 1,000 and a multiple one THB 3,800.

Comments (2)

  1. ResistorSynthwave

    Retirement Visa Non-O without the 800k in the bank Anyone know a good visa agent in Phuket who can sort this out for me?

    1. Lashay_Sombra

      > something that avoids me jumping in and out on waivers every two months Be lucky to get much more than 6 months on waivers Main long term options, ED or elite (as you cannot put 800k in back latter is probably not for you) Don't know of any such agents in Phuket, Pattaya is where most seem based

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