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Can I enter Thailand with a tourist visa and later apply for a retirement visa?

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Jeffrey ***********

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Hi I am coming to Thailand sometime in October and l want to stay for 6 months can l arrive with a tourist visa then apply for a retirement visa when I get there 

Yours sincerely Jeffrey 

Coming from England

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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.

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Thats what I did after a couple of extensions and a change to non-O

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Robert *******

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Single Entry Tourist Visa gives 60 days, once the extension is an extra 30 days, than conversion to Non Immigrant O gives an extra 90 days, yes easy to do if you can meet the requirements.

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Heinz ***********

Heinz ***********

Yes you can. And with the Non-Immi-O you could apply for a 1 year permit.

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Ade ******

Ade ******

Easier to get an OA in UK before leaving

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James ********

James ********

IF you are ONLY planning on staying 6 months... suggest you get the METV multiple entry tourist visa. With planning it can get you up to 9 months stay in Thailand with a couple simple land border bounces.

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James ********

James ********

YES ...with planning you can.

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Jeffrey ***********

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thanks but l am not a trailing spouse

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