Am I eligible to apply for a Non-O visa in Thailand having a Non-OA visa?

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Oct 9, 2022

2 years ago

Rick *********

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Question Re : Non O Requirements/Eligibility

- I am a retired Canadian over 50 years of age.

- I have a Thai partner but we are NOT married.

- I currently have a multiple entry Non OA Visa which expires on November 22nd

- I have a Non OA eligible Thai Insurance Company issued insurance policy

- I have 800k Baht on deposit with a Thai Bank.

- I am returning to Thailand on November 12th.

- I would like to apply for an Non ￼O Visa rather than apply for an extension of my OA.

Question :

Am I eligible? Do I qualify?

Is it possible to obtain a NON O Visa once I have returned to Thailand on November 12th before my OA Visa expires on November 22nd?

What steps must I follow?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a retired Canadian over 50, inquires about eligibility to apply for a Non-O visa upon returning to Thailand before their current Non-OA visa expires. They seek clarification on steps needed after their arrival. Responses indicate they are eligible for a Non-O visa but cannot apply for a new visa while a valid one is still in their passport. Suggestions include entering on the Non-OA visa and then pursuing options such as a border bounce or applying for an in-country Non-O visa after entering on a visa exemption.

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James ********

And as a Canadian your Embassy in Bangkok can provide you with an Affidavit of Income to use with Thai immigration to obtain the Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired. With NO PROOF OF 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only.

IF you can show your Canadian Embassy your annual income and savings are at least or greater than 800,000 Thai baht...

This may be an option for you to consider.

2 years ago

Rick *********

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Thanks,

@Ja***

. Definitely something to consider.

2 years ago

James ********

@Rick ********

I have placed the TOPIC of CANADA

On your post...

CLICK on it and all posts from Canadians will Pop up to read.

2 years ago

Rick *********

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Thank you,

@Ja***

2 years ago

James ********

@Rick ********

IF you can get the Affidavit of Income from your Embassy in Bangkok... do it and send the 800,000 back to your home country bank to be safe and earn interest.

2 years ago

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James ********

@Rick ********

that means you don't have to keep 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only.

2 years ago

Rick *********

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Thanks! Yes,

@Ja***

, I understand that I would be required EITHER (1) an Affidavit of income OR (2) 800k Baht on deposit in a Thai Bank account.

2 years ago

John **********

@Rick ********

I believe if you can get the income affidavit you have to use that option

2 years ago

Rick *********

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@Jo**

, I had not heard that before. I had always understood it to be an either/or option.

2 years ago

John **********

@Rick ********

sorry yes you are right and I am confused. It's if you can get an affidavit you have to use that rather than the 65k per month option. Apologies.

2 years ago

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John **********

Ellie *******

Basically, you are eligible for a Non-O retirement visa.

But you cannot apply for a visa when you have a still valid visa in your passport (or eVisa as PDF) already.

You would be stamped based on Non-OA when you enter Thailand on 12th November, for 1 more year or the same as your insurance coverage. If your insurance is not enough, you will be stamped for 45 days as a visa-exempt.

Possible options for you might be:

1. Enter on Non-OA on 12th Nov, do border-bounce at the end of your new 1 year and re-enter on visa-exempt, then do an in-country visa application.

2. Ask IO not to use Non-OA, but on visa-exempt entry at the passport control upon arrival in Thailand on 12th Nov. If you are approved entry on visa-exempt, then do an in-country visa application.

3. Wait until after 22nd Nov then enter Thailand to do the in-country process.

Once you enter on visa-exempt, you seem to be good to apply for in-country Non-O.

Here is the general information for in-country Non-O based on being over 50. You need to get the latest version from your immigration office.

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/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

2 years ago

Rick *********

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Thank you very much for your informative response. I really appreciate it,

@El***

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Based on your response, upon my return I will advise the Immigration Officer that I only have insurance coverage until November 22nd and request that I be admitted for 45 days Visa-Exempt. Then apply for Non O after my Non OA has officially expired on the 22nd.

2 years ago

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