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Can I apply for a Non-O Visa while in Vietnam after leaving Thailand on a Non-O Visa?
Non-O VisaThailandVisa applicationRetirement visaExpat adviceVisa renewalTravel to VietnamUK passports
Mar 14, 2026
2 months ago
Adrian *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, we entered Thailand on a non o Visa (retirement), our visa’s expire before our funds have matured in Thai bank account. We understand that we have to leave the country so we are going to Vietnam for 2 weeks, can we apply for another non o in Vietnam?
We have UK passports.
The other alternative is to come back visa exempt but will we need onward travel proof?
TIA
We have UK passports.
The other alternative is to come back visa exempt but will we need onward travel proof?
TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquired about the possibility of applying for another Non-O Visa in Vietnam after their current visa expires, as they need to leave Thailand to wait for funds to mature in a Thai bank account. Comments suggest applying for a new Non-O Visa in Vietnam rather than returning on a tourist visa, with various tips regarding timelines and the use of agents.
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Graham ******
So you don't have Thai family (wife or child) to get the 60 day Visit Thai Family extension?
John *******
Come back in on a tourist visa after your funds have matured and then apply for a non o retirement visa or extension.
Graham ******
John Foose If he's going to apply for a Visa then a Non-O makes more sense than a Tourist Visa
John *******
Graham Seal I think a non o is better than a non o a
Paul ***********
John Foose
I don’t think a Non O A was mentioned anywhere in this post.
I don’t think a Non O A was mentioned anywhere in this post.
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John ********
Mine took 6 days in Hanoi
Greg *******
Chat to an agent. Only pay them if you use their service
Jean ************
You can try with an agent.
John **********
Best to apply for another Non-O while in Vietnam
Adrian *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
is two weeks plenty of time to get non o e visa?John **********
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