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Can I change my medical visa to a retirement visa in Thailand?
Nov 19, 2020
5 years ago
Tony *******
ORIGINAL POSTERApologies if it’s already been answered
I’m planning to arrive on a 3 month medical visa(assume it’s non immigrant O)
Is it possible to change to a retirement visa in Thailand?
Cheers
I’m planning to arrive on a 3 month medical visa(assume it’s non immigrant O)
Is it possible to change to a retirement visa in Thailand?
Cheers
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquires about transitioning from a medical visa (presumed to be a Non-Immigrant O visa) to a retirement visa while in Thailand. The responses clarify that a medical visa can allow for extensions based on medical needs initially, but after obtaining your first extension, you can later apply for a retirement visa, provided you meet the required financial criteria. However, complications may arise during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding entry and conversions.
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James *******
yes you can change no problem. One form that takes about 5 mins - 1900 baht also.
Tod *********
FAIL, you COULD change from a tourist visa to an in country Non-Immigrant type visa and it cost 2000baht (you're confusing an extension of stay with buying a Non-Imm VISA in country).
BUT since this covid shit show no one has entered the country on a 60 day tourist visa and converted it
SO it's gonna take someone comin' in, getting thru the entry process and THEN applying for a conversion at the immigration office to find out.
BUT since this covid shit show no one has entered the country on a 60 day tourist visa and converted it
SO it's gonna take someone comin' in, getting thru the entry process and THEN applying for a conversion at the immigration office to find out.
Michael ********
@Tod ********
and this question is going to keep on coming i can see it.Reply to
Michael ********
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Steve *************
Does anyone know any more info about quarantine at golf courses?
Benjamin ******
@Steve ************
Talked about, but hasn't been approved. Vincent ********
@Steve ************
Google is your friend 😉Reply to
Vincent ********
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Tod *********
Christ you got answers all over the place. The way it works IS
IF you get a Non-Immigrant Type VISA for a specific reason (it is usually written ON the visa sticker) when you come in you will be stamped in for 90 days. When that times runs out you can only apply for an extension based on that reason. Meaning IF it says thai wife on the visa you can't apply for a yearly extension based on retirement, or vice-versa, AND if your visa says medical treatment you'd only be able to get an extension based on ongoing medical care.
You have to get at least ONE extension for the reason they issued the visa, before you could "change the reason for your extension"
SO
You COULD come in on a 90 day Non-O visa based on medical treatment, get stamped in for 90 days, get a new 90 day extension based on medical care, THEN when that is running out you could apply for a yearly extension based on being over 50 (retirement) by meeting the financial requirements.
IF you get a Non-Immigrant Type VISA for a specific reason (it is usually written ON the visa sticker) when you come in you will be stamped in for 90 days. When that times runs out you can only apply for an extension based on that reason. Meaning IF it says thai wife on the visa you can't apply for a yearly extension based on retirement, or vice-versa, AND if your visa says medical treatment you'd only be able to get an extension based on ongoing medical care.
You have to get at least ONE extension for the reason they issued the visa, before you could "change the reason for your extension"
SO
You COULD come in on a 90 day Non-O visa based on medical treatment, get stamped in for 90 days, get a new 90 day extension based on medical care, THEN when that is running out you could apply for a yearly extension based on being over 50 (retirement) by meeting the financial requirements.
Tony *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
thank you so much for answering the actual question...based on this information tho it would probably be just as easy to get a 60day medical visa(medical tourist) and then apply for retirement...much appreciated Reply to
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Maxim ***********
Medical Visa does not exist, it is a Medical Extension, I am on it atm. Non-O is something else entirely.
Michael ********
@Maxim **********
yes it does exist and depending upon condition/treatment you can also bring one carer with you.Dominic ****
@Maxim **********
why just because you're on a medical extension does this mean a medical visa does not exist?There's no logic in your thoughts.
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Victoria *******
My visa is for medical, non O for 90 days
Tony *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Vicky ******
my question was can it be changed in Thailand?Victoria *******
@Tony ******
yea I seen, I don't know about that, I was confirming non O is used for medical, good luckReply to
Victoria *******
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Tony *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Maxim **********
so can you change to another visa?Oliver *************
@Maxim **********
Does Not Sound Correct But WoW to This Knowledge Why then are RTE Advertising These aGroups Can Come Do they Have to Find Another VISA as Well Hell How Difficult Reply to
Oliver *************
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