Retirement, marriage, business, education, long-term residence or a short stay — Thailand has a visa for almost every situation, and choosing the wrong one costs time and money. OneStop Hua Hin helps you compare your options, prepare the paperwork and deal with Immigration so you can stay in Thailand legally and stress-free.
Choosing the right visa is the first step to living, working, or retiring in Thailand without stress. Below is every visa type OneStop Hua Hin helps with — who it’s for, the core requirements, and how long it lets you stay. Not sure where you fit? Book a free info session and our multilingual team will walk you through your options before you apply.
Key facts side by side, based on standard Thai immigration rules.
| Visa Type | Typical Duration | Age / Eligibility | Renewable |
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1 year |
50+ |
Yes, annually |
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10 years (5+5) |
50+, eligible nationalities only |
Yes |
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90 days → 1 year extension |
Married to a Thai national |
Yes, annually |
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1 year |
Company setup or employment |
Yes, annually |
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Per course length |
Enrolled student |
Yes, per course |
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5–20 years |
Membership-based |
Fixed term |
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10 years (5+5) |
Meets high-value/retiree/professional criteria |
Yes |
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5 years (180 days/entry) |
Remote workers, soft-power activities |
Yes, multi-entry |
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Varies |
Existing visa holders |
Ongoing requirement |
Three clear steps from first call to approved visa.
We review your situation — age, marital status, work, finances and how long you want to stay — and recommend the visa that fits.
We give you a clear checklist, prepare the forms and check every document so nothing is missing when you apply.
We submit your application, accompany you to Immigration when needed and follow up until your visa or extension is approved.
We offer comprehensive visa services in Hua Hin, including tourist visa extensions, retirement visas, marriage and business visas, re-entry permits, and 90-day reporting assistance. We also support Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa applications for long-term stays.
Tourist visa extensions can be processed at the local Immigration Office using form TM7. OneStop Hua Hin assists with preparing and submitting all documents, ensuring a smooth process and quick approval without delays.
To apply for a retirement visa, you must be 50 years or older, hold a valid non-immigrant visa, and meet the financial requirements — either a minimum balance of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or a monthly income of at least 65,000 THB. Our team helps verify and prepare your documents.
To apply for a Thai Marriage Visa (Non-Immigrant O based on marriage), you’ll need to prepare several key documents, including: A valid passport with sufficient validity. Thai marriage certificate (both the original and translated copy if applicable). Proof of relationship and ongoing marriage (photos, correspondence, joint bills, etc.). Financial evidence: at least 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (maintained for 2 months before application) or a monthly income of at least 40,000 THB. Thai spouse’s ID card and household registration (Tabien Baan). Recent photos of you and your spouse together at your home and in daily life. Completed visa application form and recent passport-sized photos.
Yes. OneStop Hua Hin provides full support for the Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa). We guide you through the membership options, benefits, and application process for 5-, 10-, or 20-year stays with VIP immigration services and premium privileges.
The most common visa types include: Tourist Visa (TR): Valid for 60 days, extendable for 30 days. Non-Immigrant O (Retirement/Marriage): For retirees and those married to Thai citizens. Non-Immigrant B (Business): For working or opening a company in Thailand. Education Visa (ED): For studying Thai language or other courses. Thailand Privilege Visa: Long-term option (5–20 years) with exclusive benefits. Our experts help identify which visa best suits your lifestyle, financial status, and travel goals.
A visa is issued before or on entry to Thailand and defines your initial permitted stay. A visa extension is applied for at a local Immigration Office to extend that stay without leaving the country, available for certain visa types under specific conditions.
In some cases yes. Some visa conversions can be done inside Thailand at Immigration, others require leaving and re-entering on the new visa type. We’ll tell you which applies to your situation during your consultation.
Fast. Compliant. Stress-free.
