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
TLDR : Answer Summary
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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