Can I convert my Non-Immigrant O visa extension to Non-Immigrant O based on retirement while in Thailand, and what are the requirements?

You are changing the extension of stay, and it should be possible.

1. You will need a letter from your daughter's school saying she is no longer a student, and to cancel your existing extension of stay.

2. AT THE SAME DAY, you will apply for a new one year extension of stay based on retirement. You will need to meet the requirements for the extension of stay.

You may need the following documents for a one year extension of stay based on retirement:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. All entry stamps or extension of stay (if applicable) since arrival .

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. To meet the financial requirements of either:

- 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months along with a letter from the bank. If renewing the one year extension of stay, the 800,000 THB must be seasoned for two months before applying and three months after the last extension of stay was granted, and for the money not to have been lower then 400,000 THB throughout the calendar year, Or;

- 65,000 THB a month in income to a Thai bank transferred from overseas, Or;

- A letter from the embassy stating the applicant receives 65,000 THB a month in income from overseas.

5. A hand drawn map to the applicant’s residence. Some immigration offices may want this map on a special paper.

There is no under consideration stamp issued for this extension of stay.

6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

7. 1,900 THB processing fee.

However, different immigration offices may have slightly different requirements; ask your local immigration office for more details.