Can I apply for a non-O retirement visa upon entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption if I have the required funds in my bank account?

@Pete ******

the official and correct way is from outside of thailand via eVisa… doing it inside of thailand was possible before in some parts of the country or with agents but that is not the official way.

@Pete ******

this was true in the past. I believe it was an exception made during Covid. I don’t think it’s available any more.

Best to arrive on a 90 day Non O (NOT OA) from your home country.

Then, with 45 days remaining, extend one year based on retirement.

@Pete ******

Well I have never heard that and have been here 36 years. So I asked and got this answer: No, you cannot change a tourist visa to a Non-O visa at arrival in Thailand, but you can apply for a change of visa type while you are in Thailand on a tourist visa. To do this, you must apply at an immigration office in Thailand, have at least 15 days remaining on your current visa, and wait for the approval process there. The application must be made before your initial visa expires.

Enjoy.

@Jim *******

I just experienced that myself

@John ********

have a feeling the amount of tea money is going up this year 555 but also afraid more stupid policies to come because they lift the alcohol ban 555 during the day. Who needs Netflix, stay tuned for the next episode

@Andie **********

because you need to apply from outside of thailand via eVisa website. thats the correct and official way of obtaining a visa.

@Thaimer *****

autocorrected and I didn’t proofread

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@Sam ********

Im in Lan Sak Uthai Thani and the Local office wouldnt do it, Had to run to Loas and get the 90 day Non-O

@Sam ********

a small number of offices are not allowed to issue an in country Non-O. If yours is one just pop to a nearby country and apply there

@Sam ********

yes. There are some immigration offices that simply will not allow a conversion to non-O visa. But most will