Retire & Live in Thailand

Retire and Live Well in Thailand

Retirement visas, long-stay extensions and end-to-end relocation support for foreigners planning their new life in Thailand, handled by a Thailand-based team. Retirement visas and relocation support from a team based in Thailand.

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  • Thailand-based teamOn the ground, by your side.
  • Written service scopeServices and fees agreed before work begins.
  • English-speaking supportPlain answers, by your preferred channel.
  • End-to-end supportFrom visa planning to settling in.

Our Core Services

Retirement and Relocation, End to End

Most people who come to PDC are planning to retire in Thailand, or are already here and want their long stay handled properly. Those two journeys are what we are built around.

  • A senior couple sitting together on an ocean-view balcony

    Visa planning

    Retirement Visa

    Start your next chapter in Thailand with confidence. We take the retirement visa from the first eligibility question through to your annual renewal.

    • Eligibility review and document preparation
    • Application handling and immigration appointments
    • Annual extensions, 90-day reporting and re-entry permits
    Retirement Visa details
  • A villa with a pool surrounded by palm trees in southern Thailand

    Settling in

    Relocation Services

    Moving is the part most people underestimate. We help you land softly, before you arrive and through your first months here.

    • Housing search and lease support
    • Bank account, healthcare and insurance set-up
    • Arrival support and everyday admin in your area
    Relocation details
Other visa services we handle

Your Journey with PDC

A Simple Path to Your New Life

Five clear stages, one team from start to finish. You always know what happens next and who is handling it.

How It Works

  1. Plan

    Discuss your goals and explore the options that fit your situation.

  2. Visa

    We prepare the documents and manage your application from start to finish.

  3. Move

    Get ready with practical relocation support before you arrive.

  4. Settle

    Get help with housing, banking, healthcare and everyday admin.

  5. Enjoy

    Start your new life in Thailand with confidence, with us still on call.

A woman relaxing in a hammock over calm water at sunset in Thailand

Retire in Thailand

A Better Lifestyle Awaits

Thailand combines a warm climate, local hospitality, modern amenities and a wide choice of places to call home. Explore what life here could look like for you.

  • Warm climate and a relaxed everyday pace
  • Private hospitals and international clinics in major cities
  • City, coast, countryside and mountain living to choose from
  • Established expat communities and a welcoming culture
Explore Retirement

Lifestyle and cost of living vary by location and personal circumstances. We talk you through what applies to your own situation so you can plan with less uncertainty.

Explore by Location

Where in Thailand Will You Retire?

Start with the place. Each region has its own pace, cost of living, healthcare options and expat community.

  • Bangkok skyline rising behind the Grand Palace and historic temple roofs
    City Convenience

    Bangkok

    International hospitals · endless dining · easy connections

  • A mountain lodge overlooking misty hills around Chiang Mai at sunrise
    Northern Culture

    Chiang Mai

    Historic temples · mountain access · established expat life

  • A tropical Phuket beach with turquoise water, long-tail boats and limestone cliffs
    Island & Coast

    Phuket

    Beaches · international services · an active island lifestyle

  • Hua Hin beach with palm trees, sun loungers and calm blue water
    Royal Coast

    Hua Hin

    Relaxed coastline · golf · an easy everyday pace

  • A lush tropical island and clear turquoise bays near Koh Samui
    Island Pace

    Koh Samui

    Tropical beaches · island community · laid-back living

  • Pattaya Bay and its illuminated beachfront skyline at dusk
    Coastal City

    Pattaya & Jomtien

    Condo choice · beach access · a large expat community

  • The white buildings and gardens of Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai
    Cooler North

    Chiang Rai

    Mountain scenery · distinctive culture · a slower pace

  • Lotus leaves stretching across Red Lotus Lake in Udon Thani
    Northeast Living

    Udon Thani & Isaan

    Everyday value · regional culture · strong local community

Explore All Regions

Researching Retirement in Thailand

Guides & Resources

Straight answers on visas, budgets, healthcare and where to live, written for people still deciding whether Thailand is right for them.

All Resources

Start with the questions people ask us most

Not sure where to begin? Ask us your question directly. No obligation, and we answer research questions too.

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Why Choose PDC

A Team You Can Trust

We are a Thailand-based team focused on making the visa and relocation journey clear, personal and easier to manage. A major move deserves honest information and an agreed scope before any work begins.

  • Real local team

    Based in Thailand, with on-the-ground support where you settle.

  • Written scope and fees

    Services and costs explained in writing before paid work starts.

  • Honest expectations

    Clear boundaries, with no promise of government approval.

  • Personal support

    Guidance shaped around your circumstances and priorities.

About Us

Packages

Support Shaped Around Your Move

No two moves are the same, so there is no fixed price list. Choose the level of help you need and we put the scope and the fee in writing after a free case review.

  • Visa paperwork

    Visa Support

    For clients who want clear guidance and careful handling of the visa process.

    • Eligibility review with a PDC adviser
    • Document checklist and preparation
    • Application handling and follow-up
    • Guidance on extensions and reporting
    Request a Quote

    Quoted after your free case review

  • Visa and settling in Most requested

    Visa & Relocation

    For clients who want one coordinated plan from paperwork to arrival.

    • Everything in Visa Support, plus:
    • Pre-arrival planning and arrival support
    • Housing search assistance
    • Banking and everyday set-up guidance
    Request a Quote

    Quoted after your free case review

  • Personal planning

    Tailored Programme

    For more complex plans, family moves, or support that continues after arrival.

    • Built around your timeline and family
    • Healthcare and insurance guidance
    • Settling-in and ongoing support
    • A single point of contact at PDC
    Discuss a Plan

    Scoped after your consultation

  1. Free consultation

    We go through your plans and what your case actually needs. No obligation.

  2. Written quotation

    One document with the agreed service scope and the fee for it.

  3. No hidden extras

    Government and third-party fees are identified separately where applicable.

Common Questions

Before You Get in Touch

Short, honest answers to the questions we hear most. The full list is on our FAQ page.

Full FAQ
Which visa do I need to retire in Thailand?

It depends on your age, your plans and where you are applying from. Most retirees over 50 use a retirement visa or a long-stay extension. In a free consultation we look at your situation and tell you which route fits, and what it involves.

Can you help if I am already in Thailand?

Yes. Many of our clients are already here on a tourist entry or another visa type. We help with the change of status, extensions, 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, as well as settling-in support.

How do your fees work?

There is no fixed price list because every case is different. After a free case review you receive one written quotation with the agreed scope and fee. Government and third-party charges are shown separately where they apply.

Do you guarantee that my visa will be approved?

No. Decisions are made by Thai immigration, and no agent can guarantee an outcome. What we do is make sure your application is complete, correct and well presented, and tell you honestly if we see a problem before you apply.

What Clients Say

In Their Own Words

Nine short accounts of what working with PDC actually looked like, from the first question to the third annual renewal.

Our commitments
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    The whole retirement visa went through without a single surprise. Every document was checked twice before we went to immigration.

    R. H.Retirement Visa · Udon Thani
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    I was nervous applying from the UK. They told me exactly what to prepare and when, and answered every question in plain English.

    D. W.Retirement Visa · from the UK
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    Someone met us at the airport and the bank account was open in our first week. That alone was worth it.

    M. & A. K.Visa & Relocation · Hua Hin
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    My marriage visa had documents from two countries. They sorted the legalisation and translation before we applied.

    T. B.Thai Marriage Visa · Bangkok
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    The reminder for my 90-day report arrives before I would have remembered it myself.

    G. S.Ongoing support · Chiang Mai
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    They told me honestly that my timing was wrong and to wait two months. That saved me a wasted application.

    P. L.Free case review
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    The written quote matched the final invoice exactly. Government fees were listed separately, as promised.

    J. M.Visa Support
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    Finding a rental without speaking Thai would have taken months. They shortlisted six and read the lease with me.

    C. V.Housing support · Pattaya
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    Three renewals now, each one handled before I had to think about it.

    N. F.Annual renewal · Phuket

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Long-tail boats on turquoise water between limestone cliffs at Khao Sok, Thailand

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