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Can I activate my NON-O visa if it gets approved after I enter Thailand on a visa exemption?
Nov 14, 2025
4 days ago
Jay ****
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the approval status of their NON-O visa application, which has been pending for over 20 business days. They are concerned about entering Thailand on a visa exemption and whether they can activate their NON-O visa if it gets approved during their stay. A comment suggests that they can exit and re-enter Thailand using the visa approval document to activate their NON-O visa.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
