I have arrived in Thailand from USA VISA exempt via the Phuket Sandbox. PreCovid I lived in Chiang Mai on a retirement VISA. Is it possible to get the Non-O VISA in Phuket and then to do the one year extension in CM or do both need to be done in the same office?
I’m sure this has been previously addressed but I did not find it in the topics.
Thanks for the help!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, who arrived in Thailand from the USA under the Phuket Sandbox and previously held a retirement visa in Chiang Mai, inquired about the possibility of applying for a Non-O visa in Phuket and subsequently obtaining a one-year extension in Chiang Mai. The responses indicated that while it’s generally advised to apply for the Non-O visa at the immigration office of one's primary residence, they could check with Phuket's immigration about their specific case. However, it was suggested that applying for everything in Chiang Mai might be more prudent due to residency rules and the need for a minimum of 21 days left on the current visa to apply for the Non-O.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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