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Can I Change My O/A Visa to a Retirement O Visa While Living in Thailand?

O/A Visa Retirement Visa Visa Change

Dec 24, 2019

6 years ago

Ian ***********

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Ok just a short question. I’m on an O/A. I got 800 g in the bank. I’m single. I want to change from the o/a to the O I’m retired. 66 plus can you think of foreseeable problems.

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The user is currently on an O/A visa and inquired about the possibility of changing to an O visa for retirees. Comments suggest potential issues with timing for the change and offer solutions such as leaving the country and re-entering to start the visa process anew.

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that post Paul linked to is the only way I know that you can go from an O-A visa (or extension from one) to an O visa then a yearly extension :/

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No problems. Leave the country and re-enter. Start the process again for a NON O and extend for a year.

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thx 🙏 buddy

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I think it's not possible now, too late.

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so I guess I’m going to have to leave the country to complete my task

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