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Can I change from a visa-exempt entry to a non-immigrant O visa in Thailand?
May 31, 2025
4 days ago
Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
It is possible to apply for a non-immigrant O visa while entering Thailand on a visa-exempt entry, but certain requirements must be met. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient funds deposited in your Thai bank account (800,000 THB for retirement or 400,000 THB if married to a Thai citizen or a parent of a Thai child) at least two months prior to applying. Additionally, opening a Thai bank account can be challenging with a visa-exempt entry, and you need to have more than 15 days left on your current stamp to apply for the non-O visa.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
