Answered4 years ago

Can a 30-day visa exemption extension be transferred to a 90-day Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa Exemption Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Extension Expat Immigration

David ********

asked Aug 4, 2022

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UK passport, arriving on a 30 day visa exemption. Want to transfer to in country 90 day Non-O retirement with a view to extending a further one year (funds will be seasoned by that point in a Thai bank).

Won't actually be 50 years old until nearly 30 days after arriving.

Question. If you extend the initial 30 day visa exemption by a further 30 days, can that still be transfered to the Non-O or does it have to be a "fresh" unextended visa exemption stamp.

Asking for a friend. TIA

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A UK passport holder arriving in Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption is inquiring about the possibility of transferring to a 90-day Non-O retirement visa. The individual will turn 50 after nearly 30 days in Thailand and wants to know if extending the initial 30 days affects the ability to apply for the Non-O visa. Comments suggest obtaining a 60-day tourist visa for peace of mind, and confirm that as long as the applicant is 50 when applying and retains their visa stamp for the required duration, they should be able to transfer to a Non-O visa even after extending their 30-day exemption.

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David ********

Many thanks for the usual top quality assistance. Much appreciated

4 years ago

John **********

Give yourself a bit of piece of mind. Get a 60 day tourist visa which can be extended by 30. Nothing worse than running close to the wire

4 years ago

David ********

@John *********

unfortunately the requirements for the TR in the UK are ridiculous. He was previously working in Thailand and built a house here. No longer working and currently visiting UK but doesn't have fixed abode, bank account etc. TR was his initial plan A but not viable without a lot of messing around.

4 years ago

Tod *********

shouldn't have any issue applying for it from the 30 day extension as long as you have the required time the application will go under review left on that 30 day stamp.

4 years ago

James ********

4 years ago

James ********

By what you say...

I assume that the UK passport holder will turn age 50 during his FIRST 30 days in Thailand....

Get the added 30 day extension of stay from his local Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

During the FIRST 15 day's of the extension apply for the Non O Visa as retiree with his Thai immigration office.

Have him visit the Thai immigration office for their list of requirements for the Non O Visa and One year extension of stay as retired.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

You can apply for an initial in-country Non-O visa based on retirement/being over 50 during your 30 days of tourism extension IF:

You are 50 as of application day

AND

Your stamp remains for at least 15 days (or 21 days depending on Immigration offices)

4 years ago