Can I do a Mae Sai visa run to extend my Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Non-O visa retirement visa visa run visa extension Mae Sai Thai immigration Visa Exempt Entry TM30

Jun 10, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have a non-o retirement visa expires June 15. My trip to the Uk needs to be delayed. Can I do a basic Mae sa visa run and get a 30 day on entry just to fill the gap. Seams like an obvious yes but I always check theses days. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, holding a Non-O retirement visa expiring on June 15, inquired about the possibility of doing a Mae Sai visa run to obtain a 30-day Visa Exempt Entry stamp to cover a delay in travel. Responses confirmed that the user can exit Thailand and re-enter on the same day to receive the entry stamp, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office for a fee. It was cautioned that obtaining a new Non-O visa would require starting the application process over, depending on the user's circumstances.

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Jeff *********

I thought Mae Sai / Tachilek was still closed.

a year ago

James ********

@Jeff ********

it's OPEN

a year ago

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James ********

THESE are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension of stay at your local Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht. Be sure to have a TM30 on file with Thai Immigration.

a year ago

James ********

a year ago

James ********

You say you now have a Non O Visa for retirement. You are aware that you will have to start all over to seek another Non O as retired.

Do you have a Thai wife?

Or are you the Father of Thai child?

a year ago

Joe *************

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@James *******

I was told spit proof would be fine. so I reduced my dead thb balance by half but it is no longer accepted as embassies wont verify. So When I get to UK I will get non-O 90 day and come back and extend for 1y retirement again. It is what it is.

a year ago

James ********

@Joe ************

SADLY it's Up to YOUR Local Thai immigration office IF they will ALLOW you to use the combination method of getting the second year extension of stay as retired. Suggest you ask them.

a year ago

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James ********

Yes you can LEAVE THAILAND without a re-entry permit and REENTER same day if you like and will get a 30 day Visa Exempt Entry stamp. That can be extended for another 30 days at your local Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

a year ago

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James ********

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Can I switch from a Non-OA extension to a Non-O visa by exiting and re-entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption?

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