Can I change a 90-day visa to a retirement visa in Thailand?

Mar 29, 2022
3 years ago
Mike *******
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Planning to return to Samui in May or June 2022. Im thinking of another 90 day visa then change it to a retirement visa when I am there.

Is that possible?

I was also thinking a possible ED visa and take a Thai language course. I know I can change the tourist visa to ED visa but not sure about changing it to a retirement visa. Anyone a le to answer
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The original post discusses the possibility of changing a 90-day visa to a retirement visa while in Thailand. Comments from the community suggest that changing a tourist visa to a retirement visa is possible, but some advise obtaining a Non Immigrant O visa before arrival to avoid complications. There are also reminders about the rapid changes in visa regulations, highlighting the importance of staying informed.
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Paulus *********
I did it.
Nick ****************
Things change so rapidly here and there could be big changes at the end of May as well. My personal advice is if you intend to get a retirement

Visa theN start with that in the first instance.
Steve *******
Just get the Non Imm O visa before you come, no need to mess about changing visas when you get here.
Brandon ************
It's possible to change tourist visa to retirement visa.
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