Non-Immigrant O-X Long Stay (10 Years)
Applicants aged 50+ holding a nationality on the designated O-X list, meeting higher financial thresholds than O-A.
Up to 10 years in total, granted as two consecutive 5-year periods.
Multiple entries throughout the permitted period; 90-day reporting still applies.
Eligibility and documents
- Aged 50+ and holding a nationality on the designated list
- THB 3,000,000 on deposit in Thailand, or THB 1,800,000 on deposit plus annual income of at least THB 1,200,000
- Health insurance valid throughout the stay
- Police clearance certificate and medical certificate
- No right to work in Thailand under this category
Application process
- Confirm your nationality is eligible for O-X
- Transfer and maintain the required funds in a Thai bank account
- File from abroad through the e-Visa system
- After the first 5 years, apply at the Immigration Bureau for the second 5-year period
Extension of stay in Thailand
The second five-year period is granted in Thailand, provided the deposit and insurance conditions are maintained.
Common pitfalls
- Withdrawing the deposit before the conditions are met, risking revocation
- Allowing health insurance to lapse
- Working or earning in Thailand, which this category does not allow
FAQ — Non-Immigrant O-X Long Stay (10 Years)
Who can apply for the Non-Immigrant O-X Long Stay (10 Years)?
Applicants aged 50+ holding a nationality on the designated O-X list, meeting higher financial thresholds than O-A.
What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?
Up to 10 years in total, granted as two consecutive 5-year periods. — Multiple entries throughout the permitted period; 90-day reporting still applies.
Which documents are required?
Aged 50+ and holding a nationality on the designated list · THB 3,000,000 on deposit in Thailand, or THB 1,800,000 on deposit plus annual income of at least THB 1,200,000 · Health insurance valid throughout the stay · Police clearance certificate and medical certificate · No right to work in Thailand under this category
What is the application process?
Confirm your nationality is eligible for O-X → Transfer and maintain the required funds in a Thai bank account → File from abroad through the e-Visa system → After the first 5 years, apply at the Immigration Bureau for the second 5-year period
How do I extend my stay in Thailand?
The second five-year period is granted in Thailand, provided the deposit and insurance conditions are maintained.
What are the most common reasons for refusal?
Withdrawing the deposit before the conditions are met, risking revocation · Allowing health insurance to lapse · Working or earning in Thailand, which this category does not allow
Which authority decides the application?
Thai missions abroad and the Immigration Bureau. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.
How much does your service cost?
Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.
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Contact us →Sources: Thai e-Visa (MFA) · Immigration Bureau — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.
Official sources referenced
- • สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (immigration.go.th)
- • ระบบ e-Visa กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (thaievisa.go.th)
- • กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (doe.go.th)
- • สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน BOI (boi.go.th)
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.