Can I apply for a Non-O 1-year visa in Thailand after multiple 1-month COVID extensions?

Jan 28, 2022
3 years ago
Ole ***********
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Hi.

I understand that there is some kind of extention regime when you come to Thailand on turist visa (Thailand pass )

I come to hua hin desember 21. And january 4th i go to imigration Office trying to get my 2-3 month extention but got 1 month covid ex .

I try again january 20th to get 3 month ex but got another 1 month covid ex.

I am retired from Norway and i would like to search for Non O 1 years visa , can i do that now if i have all the documents required or whats the rules about that ?

Thanks in advanse 😊
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The user is trying to apply for a Non-O 1-year visa after receiving multiple 1-month COVID extensions while in Thailand on a tourist visa. They have inquired about the rules regarding this process and if they can apply given they possess all necessary documents. The comments provided detail the steps for obtaining an in-country Non-O visa based on age after 50 and outline the requirements for transitioning to a 1-year extension of stay based on retirement.
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Ole ***********
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One more question ....do i go to the same office here in Korat ( immigration office ) for my In country 90 days Non O visa?
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
are there several immigration offices in Korat ? And if there are what do you prefere ?
Tod *********
@Ole **********
there are NOT several immigration offices that foreigners can use in Korat, there is one, and it's where all the foreigners go

This is the one you go to

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Graham ******
What tourist "visa" did you enter on, visa exempt, TR60 or STV?
Ole ***********
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Maybe 1 month before march 20? 🤔
Ole ***********
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Is there some rules for when i can applying for The 90 data Non-O visa.? My last extention is running out march 20 .
Ole ***********
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Ok. Thank you 😊
Benjamin ******
@Ole **********
As I said above:

"You will need some time remaining on your “admitted to” stamp. Bangkok Immigration requires at least 15 days, Chiang Mai requires at least 21 days. Contact your local immigration office for more information."
Benjamin ******
@Graham *****
Great question. I would assume he entered on visa exempt. But..
@Ole **********
Can you post a copy of your visa/ entry stamp/ extension of stays just to make sure.
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
i live in Korat and i will stay here now .
Benjamin ******
@Ole **********
Follow the advice on my first comment; you should be able to get the in-country Non-O visa and the extension of stay.
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
thank you ..i will try that .
Ole ***********
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This is what i got when i came here and the 2 covid extention
Benjamin ******
@Ole **********
Nakhon Ratchasima is nowhere near Hua Hin. Did you move to Hua Hin recently? Or do you live in Nakhon Ratchasima?
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
no i live in Nakon Ratchasima
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
ok.. First extention got in hua hin but the 2 i got in Korat where my GF live
Benjamin ******
@Ole **********
Last time I'll ask this question.

1. Do you live in Hua Hin, OR do you live in Korat?

2. When you got your most recent extension of stays, were you physically present at the immigration office?

3. Are you currently living in Hua Hin, OR are you currently living in Korat?
Ole ***********
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Ole ***********
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Benjamin ******
@Ole **********
Are you using an agent?
Ole ***********
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Benjamin ******
@Ole **********
I don't know what "no" means. Do you live in Hua Hin, or do you live in Nakhon Ratchasima?
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
i got help from my thai girlfriend
Ole ***********
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Graham ******
@Benjamin *****
One thing I know from groups like this, don't assume (it does seen so though) ;)
Benjamin ******
The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 are valid for 60 days. However, be that as it may...

>I am retired from Norway and i would like to search for Non O 1 years visa

You will need to get an in-country 90 day non-O visa based on being over 50, and then get a one year extension of stay based on retirement.

PART 1: In-Country Non-O Visa Based on Being Over 50.

To get an in-country Non-O Visa Based on Being Over 50, you will need the following requirements:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) stapled in the passport.

2. If entered on a tourist visa, a TM 86 visa change request form, and if entered on a visa on arrival, visa exempt, or bilateral agreement, a TM 87 visa change request form.

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. A letter from a Thai bank showing that 800,000 THB was transferred into the bank account from overseas, or pension from overseas of no less then 65,000 THB a month, or a combination of both income and pension, totaling 800,000 THB.

5. A hand drawn map to the house where the applicant resides.

6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

7. A processing fee of 2,000 THB.

You will need some time remaining on your “admitted to” stamp. Bangkok Immigration requires at least 15 days, Chiang Mai requires at least 21 days. Contact the local immigration office for more information.

STEP 2: ACQUIRING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF STAY BASED ON RETIREMENT.

Once you acquire the 90 day in-country Non-O visa, you can apply for a one year extension of stay based on retirement. You will need to have 45 days or less (30 days or less at some immigration offices) remaining on your current stamp. You will need the following:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. All entry stamps or extension of stay (if applicable) since arrival .

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. To meet the financial requirements of either:

- 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months along with a letter from the bank. If renewing the one year extension of stay, the 800,000 THB must be seasoned for two months before applying and three months after the last extension of stay was granted, and for the money not to have been lower then 400,000 THB throughout the calendar year, Or;

- 65,000 THB a month in income to a Thai bank transferred from overseas, Or;

- A letter from the embassy stating the applicant receives 65,000 THB a month in income from overseas.

5. A hand drawn map to the applicant’s residence. Some immigration offices may want this map on a special paper.

6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

7. 1,900 THB processing fee.

Remember, each immigration office may have their own requirements. Ask the local immigration office for specific information.
Ole ***********
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@Benjamin *****
thank you 😘
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