Can I convert my Visa Exempt status to a Non-O visa while in Thailand?

Visa Exempt Non-O Visa Tourist Visa Visa Conversion Thailand Immigration Rules

Oct 17, 2022

2 years ago

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Can I arrive Visa Exempt and convert to Non-O once I'm in Thailand or should I arrive on Tourist?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can arrive in Thailand on a Visa Exempt status and convert to a Non-O visa. Some users also mentioned that it's possible to obtain a Non-O visa if you arrive on a Tourist visa. It's important to note that the Non-OA visa can only be obtained in your home country.

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Brook ********

Get a Non O.

Avoid the OA.

Preserve your options.

2 years ago

Lee *******

Yes you can get Non O from visa exempt or tourist visa.

2 years ago

Phil ********

Troy Rockwell

Another hurdle will be obtaining a Thai bank account if you haven't one now.

Each branch has their own singular requirements or restrictions. Bangkok Bank seems to be easiest now based on previous reports here, but as I don't use them, I'll leave it to others to advise you.

You'll get through it, with a bit of patience, do persevere as it's not rocket surgery to sort one's visa by yourself.

Cheers 🍺

2 years ago

Lee *******

Troy Rockwell it really is pretty simple.

My Immigration office out at Roi-Et is great and very helpful.

I have done this process several times without any problem.

2 years ago

Lee *******

Troy Rockwell first you go to immigration and get list of requirements to apply for Non O.

It will include meeting financials and you will need about 3 weeks before your visa/exemption expires.

Each office may require different paperwork and you will need it again for the extension based on retirement/marriage etc

2 years ago

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Lee *******

Brandon ************

2 years ago

Brandon ************

You can ONLY get a Non-OA visa in your home country. Nowhere else.

You can arrive visa exempt and convert to Non-O though.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

Troy Rockwell if your home country uses evisa then you can get an non-OA evisa. For the countries that use evisa, it's the ONLY option. They no longer do any visa business in person.

2 years ago

Martyn ***********

@Brandon ***********

not strictly correct, an agent can do it...

2 years ago

Jim *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the info.

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Jim *********

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