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Can a 45-day tourist visa be converted to a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Tourist Visa Non-O Visa Visa Conversion Immigration Office Thailand Visa Rules

Oct 7, 2021

5 years ago

Chris ********

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A friend is asking if you arrive on a 45 day tourist visa if you can convert it to an O visa, I remember previously it was only available in the UK but, apparently you can process it yourself locally? Anyone got any up to date info and costs, he does not want to use an agent he prefers to do the process himself in HH, many thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A 45-day tourist visa can potentially be converted to a Non-O visa, but this is subject to the discretion of the local immigration office and the remaining time on the visa stamp. Typically, it has been easier to process in the UK, but updates suggest it may now be possible locally, specifically in Hua Hin (HH). It's important to note that the possibility largely depends on the reasons for obtaining the Non-O visa, such as marriage to a Thai citizen, being a parent of a Thai child, or retirement.

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James ********

For what purpose is he wanting to get the O visa?

Marriage to Thai?

Father of Thai child?

Retirement?

Or...???

5 years ago

Ellie *******

If it is possible or not depends on the reason for Non-O and the local immigration office.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

If a person arrives on a 30 day visa exempt or a 60 day tourist visa, they *MAY* be able to purchase an in-country non-o visa, if the immigration office is willing to sell the visa.

Most immigration offices require some time remaining on the “admitted to” stamp (15 days for Bangkok). I don’t know about HH.

5 years ago

Chris ********

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@Benjamin *****

many thanks do you have any idea of the cost

5 years ago

Nongnuch ********

for an in country conversion, Immigration also wants to see the financial proof met, depending on the reason the Non-Imm-O is applied for

5 years ago

Chris ********

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Thank you