Can I apply for a Non-O multi-entry retirement visa while in Thailand on a tourist visa?

Thailand Visa Rules Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Tourist Visa Visa Application Process Re-Entry Permit Thai Immigration Expat Advice

Aug 18, 2023

a year ago

Kobe ******

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I am going to Thailand in November on a 60 day tourist visa from South Africa. I am over 50 and have a Thai bank account with 800 000 baht. Would I be able to apply for a non-O multi entry retirement visa in Thailand while I am there? How long does it take for this visa to be issued?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about applying for a Non-O multi-entry retirement visa while in Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa, given that they are over 50 and have sufficient funds in their Thai bank account. Comments clarify that the multi-entry Non-O visa cannot be applied for from within Thailand based on age, and recommend applying for a 90-day Non-O retirement visa beforehand, which can then be extended to a 1-year stay. The process entails having 800,000 baht in the bank for at least 2 months prior to the 1-year extension application and suggests using an immigration agent for a smoother experience.

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Peter *********

Yes you can but use an agent for 1st one easier takes about 3 weeks

a year ago

Richard *********

@Peter ********

WHY? if u already have the 800,000 Go to an immigration: apply for a non o visa ( 2,000 baht) after ur money has been at least 2 months in ur bank ( or after 1 month) go back to Immigration and apply for the 1 year extension ( 1,900) and apply for the multi re entry permit ( 3,800 baht)

Easy

a year ago

Peter *********

@Richard ********

1st one hard to do but after that easy to do

a year ago

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Gregor **********

@Kobe *****

You cannot apply for a 365-days Multi Entry Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa inside Thailand

You will need to apply in your home country.

It could be applied for in Thailand’s neighbor countries, however I have noticed many of the embassies & consulates are discontinuing this option. Only applications for Single Entry 90-days Non-Imm-O visa are remaining.

You can enter Thailand on a simple 60-days Tourist Visa and apply for the “change of visa type” from the TR-visa to a 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement visa on Immigration, as long as 15 days are remaining on your stay permit stamp. You need proof of 800.000.- THB in your Thai bank account on the day of the application, so no problem, you already got that proof.

Up from 30 days left from the 90 days, as soon as the bank certifies in a letter that the 800.000.- THB have been sitting in your account a minimum of 2 months, you can apply for the “1-year extension of stay permit based on retirement/over 50 years old”

No health insurance proof needed for the whole process. Neither before nor after.

You will have to renew the “1-year EOS” every other year. In case you wish to travel outside Thailand, you will need to buy a re-entry permit in order to keep your extended stay permit alive

Following the Link for the “change of visa type” off the Immigration website. Your requirements would be listed under number 9, just click on the text

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a year ago

Kobe ******

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@Gregor *********

Thanks👍

a year ago

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Kobe ******

Michael ******

I got mine same day

a year ago

Paweł ***********

You can get retirement visa, cost 1900,- thb, and buy additional re-entry permit for extra 3900,- thb

a year ago

Brandon ************

You can only apply for the multiple entry non-O visa based on married to a Thai from outside of Thailand.

You cannot get a multiple entry non-O visa based on being over 50.

In Thailand you can only apply for the 90 day 0-entry non-O visa and after 2 months you can then apply for the 1 year extension. If you need to leave Thailand you can apply for a re-entry permit, either single re-entry or multiple re-entry.

a year ago

Kobe ******

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@Brandon ***********

thanks for the info. After one year, can you then again apply for an extension?

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Kobe *****

if you meet the requirements

a year ago

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