Can I apply for a 90-day tourist visa while in Thailand on a 2-month tourist visa?

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Jul 2, 2024

5 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Am currently in Samui on a 2 month tourist visa. My intention is to extend this for another 30 days but I’d heard it is possible to apply for a 90 day tourist visa while I’m here? I heard something but not quite sure if I’ve misheard or if I’m asking  the right question. Appreciate advice  thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently on a 2-month tourist visa in Thailand and is seeking to know if they can apply for a 90-day tourist visa while in the country. Responses indicate that there is no 90-day tourist visa available within Thailand and clarify that the tourist visa cannot be converted or extended to a longer duration without leaving the country. Additionally, they discuss the possibility of obtaining a Non-Immigrant visa if certain conditions are met.

Tod *********

@David *******

to get a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 you'd have to bank 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only

Most people go down that route when they're staying here long term,

5 months ago

David ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

how do you get a bank account when yoj are here on a tourist visa! Is that possible

5 months ago

Tod *********

@David *******

now you're straying WAY of the scope of the visa advice group

Post on a group related to where you live and ask that question.

5 months ago

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Tod *********

Ellie *******

No, you heard wrong or lost in translation.

Because 1. there is no tourist visa available inside Thailand. 2. There is no 90-day tourist visa if you mean being approved (stamped) for 90 days stay at once.

You MIGHT be confusing tourist visas with some types of Non-immigrant visas for 90 days that can be applied at the local immigration office if you meet the requirements.

5 months ago

David ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Like many things - understanding the question is half the answer !!

I’m over 50 single and maybe the retirement option is best

5 months ago

David ********

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@Ellie ******

Thanks - I’m sure I missed something - it was a type o non immigration visa I think? Not sure what requirements there are

5 months ago

Ellie *******

@David *******

, there are several Non-Imm visas. Requirements depend on the types (Non-O, Non-B, Non-ED, etc) of visa or reason for Non-O. Major Non-O visas are based on: Married to a Thai, retirement, raising a Thai child.

5 months ago

David ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ellie ******

Like many things - understanding the question is half the answer !!

I’m over 50 single and maybe the retirement option is best

5 months ago

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David ********

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