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1. Eligibility Criteria

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

2. Visa Duration and Fees

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

3. Required Documentation

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

4. Additional Information

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