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Can I apply for a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa (retirement) in Bangkok without leaving Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Extension Thai Immigration Expats in Thailand Visa Rules

Jacques *********

asked Mar 28, 2018

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Hi people, need advice or confirmation of my understandind about getting a non imm O (retired 90 days). I'm canadian, living in Samui since july 2016. Got a one year non imm O retired visa in Canada and got one year extension here in Samui last July 2017. Went to Myanmar last february for 3 days and was not aware that i neded to get a re-entry permit as my original visa was a multiple entry. Anyway got a 30 days stamp at airport (Don Meang) and a 30 days extension here in Samui.  Questions: 1- I believe i can get a 90 days non imm O visa (retirement) in Bangkok? To avoid travelling outsie Thailand!!  2- Where would be the ideal immigration office, division 1 since i see 5 locations on web site.  3- Need to fill out a TM-87 visa request form? I can download! 4- I have affidavit from my embassy to confirm income, 2 pics and passport, do i need anything else? 5- And i can get one year extension anywhere (Samui) or best to do in BKK? 6- Finally,  DO I GET THE VISA ON THE DAY I GO ATT IMM OFFICE? As i planned to be  in BKK on the 02 April (stamp extension til 18th april) and return to Samui 7th April. Thank you very much to share advice and taking time to read this as i not expected to have to worry about my visa upon returning from Myanmar.

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The user is a Canadian expat residing in Samui since 2016, seeking confirmation about applying for a 90-day Non-Immigrant O (retirement) visa in Bangkok while currently on a 30-day visa extension. They inquire about ideal immigration offices for the application, required forms (TM-87), necessary documents like an affidavit of income, and whether they can get the visa on the same day they visit the immigration office. A commenter advises that while the user meets requirements, the planned five-day stay in Bangkok may be too short for processing.

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Robert *******

You have all the requirements and you also have more than the 15 days of Admitted to stay, You apply and it will take about two weeks, so your planned period in Bangkok, only 5 days will be to short. I would say go to Samui Office and ask if you can apply there.

9 years ago

Robert *******

You are correct, it could be done in Bangkok, Jomtien (Pattaya), Chang Mai and Phuket, at least i've seen reports of that. Maybe some more offices. I know Krabi Office does not do it, they claim that it only can be done by regional HQ offices, not sure if they are correct with this information.

9 years ago

Jacques *********

I did asked when i did the extension and they told me i needed to go out of country to do 90 days non imm O that they can do extension after. So confusioñing! And then i find out i can do in BKK!!!

9 years ago

Jacques *********

Thanks

9 years ago