Can I convert a 30-day visa to a Non-Immigrant OA visa in Thailand?

Sep 26, 2022
2 years ago
Jurgen ***********
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I come to thailand and want to convert my 30 days to visa o/a and then extension pension, is that possible via Thai Visa centre? And is that legal?
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It is not possible to convert a 30-day visa to a Non-Immigrant OA visa while in Thailand, as OA visas can only be obtained from your home country. However, you can apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa for retirement purposes from within Thailand.
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Wat *************
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Rob **********
You cannot convert to a OA visa in Thailand, they are only available from outside of Thailand. But you can apply for a O visa from inside of Thailand.
Jurgen ***********
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@Rob *********
What is the difference between O and O/A
Jurgen ***********
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So the easiest thing is come to thailand and there an application visa O and then an extension pension.
Daniel ******
@Jurgen **********
o/a needs local health insurance. For o not necessary!
Steve ********
@Jurgen **********
Another big factor is with the OA is you can get two years stay in Thailand and do not have to transfer any money into a Thai bank account, using funds in your home country as proof of finance.
Jurgen ***********
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So the easiest thing is come to thailand and there an application visa O and then an extension pension

I have a Bangkok bank savings account.

Where can I do that immigration or thai visa center?
Rob **********
@Jurgen **********
check the local immigration office where you will be living, things do differ a little bit from office to office. Good that you already have an account with a Thai bank, one less thing to do.
Jurgen ***********
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Rob **********
@Jurgen **********
basically the main difference is the OA is applied for in your own country and health insurance is required, now it is 3 million baht worth of coverage. The O visa can be applied for either in your own country or in Thailand, and does not require health insurance.
Brandon ************
You can only get an OA visa in your home country.

You can apply for an O visa for retirement in Thailand though.
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