I have a request, I am in Thailand I was told I could convert a tourist visa into a non O visa, went to immigration in Nakhon Sawan to ask l, they would not help or tell me what steps I need to take, I am wanting to end up with a retirement visa as soon as I can. Any good advice would be appreciated, I’m sorry I do not have a bank account in my name, I have proof of residency, I believe I was given bad information from someone already living here, he said I should just come over on a tourist visa and change it to a non O visa once I arrived, now I am finding out I should had just applied when I was home and came in like everyone is saying Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster (OP) is seeking to convert their tourist visa into a Non-O visa to eventually obtain a retirement visa while in Thailand. However, they received inadequate assistance at the immigration office in Nakhon Sawan and have doubts about the validity of the information given to them by others. The conversation reveals that converting a tourist visa directly to a Non-O visa can be complicated, particularly due to challenges related to opening a Thai bank account, which is typically required for the retirement visa process. Various commenters suggest alternatives, such as returning to their home country to apply for the Non-O visa or using a visa agent. The overall advice emphasizes gathering necessary documents, meeting specific financial requirements, and confirming current immigration rules as they can frequently change.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.