Can I Convert My Extended 30-Day Tourist Visa to a Non-Immigrant O Visa in Thailand?

30-Day Tourist Visa Non-O Visa Visa Conversion

Apr 18, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Is it possible to convert my 30-day tourist visa that has been extended 30 days to an Over 50 non-immigrant O visa? If so, what documents do I need to produce? I don't have plans to convert to a retirement visa. I just want to buy the extra 90 days.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, it is possible to convert your 30-day tourist visa, which has been extended by another 30 days, into a Non-Immigrant O visa for individuals over 50. However, you should ensure you have 15 to 21 days left on your current visa before applying. Documentation required may include proof of funds, such as 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account. It is advisable to visit your local immigration office to check if they handle such conversions and to obtain a list of required documents.

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James ********

Sorry Margarita its not possible at this time. Your only hope is that Indonesia reopens its borders to allow foreigners to enter so you can get your cat and return to the USA.

Or if Thailand reopens a land border which would allow you to do a border bounce to get 30 days + added 30 extension.

That can be done twice in a calendar year.

Good luck.

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5 years ago

Tod *********

Most immigration offices that do the conversion from a 30 day visa exempt or a 30 day extension to a 90 day Non-O require you to have between 15 and 21 days left on your current stamp to apply because the application goes under consideration before you go back to get the Non-O and a new 90 day entry stamp inked in.

GO to your immigration office, see if they do the conversion and get the hand out they have that lists the requirements as far as documentation etc.

5 years ago

Margarita ************

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Thanks.

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James ********

Background re Cat still in Indonesia...

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5 years ago

Tod *********

and do you meet the proof of funds where you have 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only transferred in from abroad

5 years ago

Margarita ************

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No, as of this moment I don't and not sure how to manage opening a Thai bank account with banks closed. I can show proof of income in the US in excess of $2000/mo.

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