Can I apply for a 12-month Non-O visa for pensioners using a visa-exempt entry in Thailand?

Thai Visa Rules NON-O Visa Visa Exemption Pensioner Visa Visa Extension Bank Account Requirements for Visa Immigration in Thailand

Dec 26, 2024

2 days ago

Jurgen ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I know this has been asked many times but I am uncertain….

I have Bank Account with more than baht 800.000 over the last 5 months.

I plan to be in Thailand again by end of Feb and I would like to use the visa exempt entry (subject to the answer to my question) for the 22 months extension.

Can I apply for the 12 months non-o for pensioners with the visa exempt entry or is the 90 day Non-O Visa required?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster inquires whether they can apply for a 12-month Non-O visa for pensioners using a visa-exempt entry, given that they have maintained 800,000 baht in their bank account for over five months. Responses clarify that a 90-day Non-O visa must first be obtained in Thailand before applying for the one-year extension. The initial 90-day visa requires proof of the 800,000 baht as an international transfer, and extensions are not available for visa exempt or tourist visas.

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Kevin ********

22 month extension???

2 days ago

Wylie *******

The one year extension is just that, an extension. First you need to get the actual visa, which is for 90 days when applied for inside of Thailand.

2 days ago

Jurgen ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Wylie ******

Thanks, thought so, none of TR visas allows extension longer than 30 days.

Only Non-O over 50 and visiting Thai family longer than 90 days offer the 1 year extension.

Do not want the O-A which would have been the alternative.

2 days ago

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Jurgen ********

Will ************

If you apply for the initial 90 day non-o inside Thailand you will have to prove that the 800k is an international transfer into your account . Easier to apply for non -o before arrival and then extend for a further year

2 days ago

Jan ******************

You’ll need to apply for a 90 days initial Non O visa in country first before you can apply for the one year extension of stay based on this visa. There’s no one year extension for visa exemption or tourist visa.

2 days ago

Jurgen ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jan *****************

thanks, that’s what I thought after looking through the Thai embassy page

2 days ago

Jan ******************

@Jurgen *******

Most convenient to apply for a 90 days initial Non O visa online through the embassy/consulate that serves your current location now. You can apply only with income/pension if you fulfill the required 65K baht a month OR funds equal to 800K baht. I don’t know your nationality, but you have a typical German, Austrian or Swiss name. If that do correspond with your passport remember you can apply for the one year extension of stay in Thailand only with a affidavit letter from your embassy in Bangkok (or consulate) confirming your income equal to minimum 65K baht a month. You therefore don’t need to prove any funds in a Thaibank now or in the future.

2 days ago

Jack ********

@Jan *****************

he already said he has the 800K it’s obvious he wants to take that route

a day ago

Jan ******************

@Jack *******

This was all you could contribute with. Not everyone is aware of this option, so in several cases an important piece of information that many have been happy to receive.

a day ago

Jack ********

@Jan *****************

you’re just posting crap on every thread. Stuck to the Scandinavian forums boy

a day ago

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Jack ********

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