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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?

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Mar 28, 2025

a year 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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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired whether they could enter Thailand on a Non-O visa and then do a border run to obtain a 60-day visa exemption upon return. Several community members shared their experiences, indicating that it is possible to use a Non-O visa for an extended stay and mentioned options for visa extensions or applying for a family's visit visa.

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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.

a year ago

Lloyd ********

@Tony *******

Can't work because he is not married!

a year ago

Tony ********

@Lloyd *******

oh ,sorry !

I take it all back

a year ago

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Tony ********

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?

a year ago

Lloyd ********

Yes you could, or you could apply for a year's extension while you were here

a year ago

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.

a year ago

Lloyd ********

So you are gonna come on a "retirement" visa ?

a year ago

Lindsay **********

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@Lloyd *******

it will be marriage visa

a year ago

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.

a year ago

Lindsay **********

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@Ellie ******

just found that out can I apply for 90 day non o visa when I am thete

a year ago

Graham ******

@Lindsay *********

Yes, if you have a Thai bank account with the necessary funds or your Embassy still does the income affidavit

a year ago

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Graham ******