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1. Eligibility Criteria

β†’ Applicant Age: 50+ years old
β†’ Entry Status: No entry prohibition
β†’ Criminal Record: Clean (Home country & Thailand)
β†’ Residency: Citizen/permanent resident of application country
β†’ Health Requirements:
    β†³ Free from certain diseases
    β†³ No employment in Thailand

2. Visa Duration and Fees

β†’ Visa Validity: 90 days per entry
β†’ Fee: 5,000 THB
β†’ Application Submission:
    β†³ Thai embassies/consulates in the applicant’s country

3. Required Documentation

β†’ Passport Validity: 18+ months
β†’ Visa Application Form: Completed with 3 passport-sized photos
β†’ Financial Proof:
    β†³ Bank statement (800,000 THB minimum) or
    β†³ Income certificate (65,000 THB/month)
β†’ Criminal Record Certificate: Issued within the last 3 months
β†’ Medical Certificate: Confirming freedom from prohibited diseases
β†’ Health Insurance: Coverage of 3,000,000 THB (general & COVID-19)

4. Additional Information

β†’ Initial Stay: Up to one year upon entry
β†’ 90-Day Reporting:
    β†³ In person
    β†³ By mail
    β†³ At the nearest police station (if no immigration office is available)
β†’ Stay Extension Beyond 1 Year:
    β†³ Reapply at immigration office
    β†³ Financial proof required (800,000 THB in Thai bank or 65,000 THB/month income)