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Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand if my current visa expires while I'm in Australia for medical treatment?
I had been living in Thailand for six and a half years I have had to return to Australia for medical treatment my retirement visa expires in February should I not be able to come back before then can I apply for a visa through an agent in Thailand?
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A user living in Thailand for over six years seeks advice on visa options after returning to Australia for medical treatment, noting that their retirement visa will expire in February. Several commenters suggest applying for a new NON-O visa in Australia or entering Thailand as a tourist before starting the visa process through an agent in Thailand.
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Chris *******
If needed enter as a tourist then start the process with agent.
Andy ************
You have to be physically in the country to get an extension. Do as
@Gra***
has suggested and start again with a new non-O from AustraliaGraham ******
Get a new Non-O in Australia before you come back
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