Can I apply for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand from neighboring countries?

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Following the visa-exempt time cut announcement, I am now considering applying for a Non-O retirement visa. I am currently in Thailand on a 60-day stamp and do not want to travel back to my home country to apply. Google says it is okay to apply from neighboring countries even as a tourist, whereas the official website states it must be done from your home country. 
Has anyone had any luck obtaining an initial Non-O visa while in Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc. as a tourist? Please share your experience.

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The post discusses the challenges of applying for a Non-O retirement visa while in Thailand on a tourist visa. The author seeks experiences from others regarding applying for this visa in neighboring countries like Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Responses indicate that many have successfully obtained their Non-O visa from these countries. However, there is confusion about the official requirements stating that applications must be made from one's home country. Some commenters share their successful experiences and offer insights into the necessary requirements, such as financial proof for the visa.

Curt ********** · Answer

I did it from Savanakhet in July. I was there 4-5 days waiting for it to be approved. I was on a tourist visa at the time.

Herve ********* · Answer

I think it's the DTV visa that is now required to be filed from the country of redidence. Not the 90 days non-0.

Ashlee ******* · Answer

I thought that I just saw NO other places outside of home country as the VERY NEWEST ‘ regulations’ for applying for this or the DTV

Andrew ****************** · Answer

I dont understand why it would need to be from your home country, and not just outside of Thailand. For that matter, why does it matter at all where you apply? Is it just to get people to leave? Im starting to understand why more and more people are looking at Malaysia and Vietnam.

Tal ******** · Answer

I recently got mine. Did it from Vietnam.

Sergey ************* · Answer

Do Thai consulates in Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, and others accept monthly PDF statements from U.S. or Western banks as financial proof?

Would it be a problem if I apply as a Russian citizen but present a U.S. bank statement? I hold citizenship in both countries, but I prefer to do my banking in Thailand using my Russian passport, therefore I'd rather get my Non-O in my Russian passport.

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Gregory ********* · Answer

I did mine from Siem Reap Cambodia and had a great 30 days exploring Angkor Wat and surrounds of siem reap. Flew there from bangkok.

Graham ****** · Answer

You can get a Non-O in a neighbouring country such as Laos etc.

John ********** · Answer

Yes, it's very common. Laos is perhaps the most used. Meet the requirements and you should get the visa, return to Thailand and open a bank account, put a minimum of 800k in it for 2 months then apply for a 12 month extension of stay. If your embassy in Thailand still issues income certificates you can bypass the 800k bit, but many now do not

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