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Can I change from a visa-exempt entry to a non-immigrant O visa in Thailand?
If I enter visa-exempt can I change to a non immigrant O visa?
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.
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Graham ******
People are telling you 800k but that is for a retirement Non-O, the figure is 400k if married to a Thai or parent to a Thai child. Do you have time to get your Non-O before you travel?
Jesper *******
If you already do have a thai bank acct get your 800k in and apply at immigration office near you....u need to have more than 15days on your current stamp to apply for the initial 90days nonO
Bob **********
The problem you’ll have now is opening a bank account best you apply for the non-o before you come the you should be ok to open and get your funds in
Mike *******
OP@Bob *********
I have one. Thank you.Bob **********
@Mike ******
I hope you didn’t open it on a tourist visaDick ********
Technically, you don’t covert, you have to apply for the non o visa. Get 800k deposited in your account two months before you apply. Time is of the essence if you’re in country on a visa exempt entry.
Stuart *********
@Dick *******
There is no requirement for 2 months prior when applying for a Non O from a visa exempt - unless you use the Jomtien office - they are the only office that seems to require that.Dick ********
@Stuart ********
thanks. I thought that was where he isStuart *********
You can if you can meet the requirements. The hard one will be to open a Thai bank account. Almost impossible now on an exempt entry.
Mike *******
OP@Stuart ********
I have one. Thanks. What form to convert it?Stuart *********
@Mike ******
Best to go to your local immigration office and ask for a handout of specific requirements. Varies by office. These are the specifics for Phuket.
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