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Can I enter Thailand with a tourist visa and later apply for a retirement visa?
Aug 29, 2022
3 years ago
Jeffrey ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, you can arrive in Thailand on a tourist visa and later apply for a retirement visa. Initially, a single-entry tourist visa provides 60 days, with a possible extension for an additional 30 days. After that, you can convert to a Non-Immigrant O visa, which can grant you an extra 90 days, provided you meet the necessary requirements. For longer stays, consider getting a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for up to 9 months with proper planning.
90 DAY REPORTING RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Service to get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
