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Can I do a border run to get a 60-day visa exemption after entering Thailand on a Non-O visa?

Mar 28, 2025
6 days ago
Lindsay **********
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Hi all

A question please i am travelling to Thailand in may either on visa exemption or 90 day non o . Can I with non o do a border run and get a 60 day visa exemption on return.
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The post discusses the possibility of entering Thailand on a visa exemption or a 90-day Non-O visa, and whether a border run can be made to obtain a 60-day visa exemption upon returning. Comments suggest that it is feasible, as one individual shared their experience of entering on a visa exemption and later utilizing their Non-O visa. Others mention potential extensions available while in Thailand.
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Tony ********
This,is what I did and may work.

I got a,non o marriage E visa for 90 days.

As i entered I asked if I could use it later ie before expiry date.

They agreed and I entered on 60 day visa exempt.

I then did a,border run and used the 90 day EVisa.
Lloyd ********
@Tony *******
Can't work because he is not married!
Tony ********
@Lloyd *******
oh ,sorry !

I take it all back
Graham ******
What is the reason for your Non-O as it may be possible to get the 60 day "Visit Thai Family" extension in country?
Lloyd ********
Yes you could, or you could apply for a year's extension while you were here
Lindsay **********
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@Lloyd *******
. Thanks Lloyd. I am coming to marry my partner and will get i hope marriage visa but I might run out of time to complete the visa application hence reason to maybe extend.
Lloyd ********
So you are gonna come on a "retirement" visa ?
Lindsay **********
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@Lloyd *******
it will be marriage visa
Ellie *******
@Lindsay *********
you cannot get marriage visa without proof of legally married to a Thai woman. If you visit Thailand to marry her, you cannot get non-O before your marriage.
Lindsay **********
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@Ellie ******
just found that out can I apply for 90 day non o visa when I am thete
Graham ******
@Lindsay *********
Yes, if you have a Thai bank account with the necessary funds or your Embassy still does the income affidavit
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