Can I convert a tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand by meeting financial requirements?

Sep 27, 2024
3 months ago
Wil *******
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Hi Everybody. I previously held a Non-Immagrant O Visa before moving back to the US. I am planning on moving back to Thailand in January. Is it possible to convert a tourist visa to Non-Immigrnt O visa just by meeting the financial requirements.

Thanks in advance
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Yes, it is possible to convert a tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand by meeting the financial requirements, which typically include having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account in your name.
Bob **********
Yes
Tod *********
Yes, by meeting the financial requirements INSIDE thailand, <- 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only
Wil *******
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@Tod ********
Thanks for the response!! Do I have to show a ticket departing ticket from Thailand?
Tod *********
Whether you need proof of onward travel comin' in to thailand "free stamp" entry or not is an air carrier requirement most of the time, so check with the carrier. If they say no issues then you'll be fine once you get here and go to stamp in
Wil *******
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Roger ********
@Tod ********
Possible to replace the 800k baht by a proof of sufficient monthly revenue (affidavid) ?
John **********
@Roger *******
not as an American. It may be possible for you depending which passport you hold
Ellie *******
@Roger *******
, yes, if your embassy in Thailand issues affidavit. 65K baht/month.
Lloyd ********
yes, totally possible.
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