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Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and apply for a retirement visa without applying from France?

Visa Exemption Retirement Visa NON-O Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Requirements

May 27, 2022

3 years ago

Gad *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everybody

I'm  confused since i read contradictory informations

I have to exit thailand because Hua Hin immigration didn't want to renew my covid extension.(don't know why but that's not the point !)

Can I come back on a 30 days visa exemption and apply for a retirement visa in Thailand ? 

Or do i need to apply in my country (France) for the non immigrant O visa ? I read that it could take a long time to be granted

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks clarification on whether they can return to Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and apply for a retirement visa (NON-O) at local immigration or if they must apply from France. Comments suggest that entry on a visa exemption is possible for French nationals, and they can apply for a 90-day NON-O visa upon arrival, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

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Ellie *******

Be sure to have 3 proof-of-s, 20k thb cash, accommodation, and onward travel, when you enter Thailand on visa-exempt.

3 years ago

Gad *******

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@Ellie ******

3 proof-of-s ?

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Gad ******

proof of’s, or proofs

3 years ago

Raymond *********

@Gad ******

this has been well documented on here

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Gad ******

, Requirements that you should have when enter Thailand.

Proof of funds at least 20k thb or equivalent in cash

Proof of accommodation, such as hotel booking

Proof of onward travel, such as ticket to leave Thailand within 30days

3 years ago

Gad *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ellie ******

oh ok thanks

3 years ago

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Gad *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Great !

Thank you !

3 years ago

Tod *********

As a French national you could indeed enter thailand by a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp.

You should be able to meet the requirements and apply for an in country 90 day Non-O visa based on retirement at your immigration office. I'd say as soon as you get back into the country GO to your immigration office and get the hand out listing the requirements you need to meet to first apply for the 90 day Non-O visa and then after that the year extension

3 years ago

Khun ******

@Tod ********

Thai Europa Embassy working excellent, EU French get 30 day visa exempt entry, 2 time one year, extension in Thailand for 30 Day THB 1.900 posspossible

3 years ago

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Khun ******

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