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Can I enter Thailand with one passport and apply for a temporary non-O retirement visa with another?
Thai VisaTemporary Non-O Retirement VisaMultiple PassportsVisa Application ProcessVisa Extension Rules
Sep 4, 2025
8 months ago
Chris ******
ORIGINAL POSTERRe: More than 1 passport, and minimum # of stay
I have more than 1 passport, want to unfreezes my bank account with temporary retirement visa and settle all good in my original country and Thai, before moving
Question 🙏🏻
Can i enter Thai with 60 days tourist stamp on passport A, but use passport B (plus address proof and 800k proof) to apply temporary non-o retirement visa, so that I can avoid the unnecessary 45/60 days staying in Thai
Ps. learnt from here, I can only applying long term 12 months extension with temporary retirements visa which will expiry not more than 45 or 30 days… appreciated
I have more than 1 passport, want to unfreezes my bank account with temporary retirement visa and settle all good in my original country and Thai, before moving
Question 🙏🏻
Can i enter Thai with 60 days tourist stamp on passport A, but use passport B (plus address proof and 800k proof) to apply temporary non-o retirement visa, so that I can avoid the unnecessary 45/60 days staying in Thai
Ps. learnt from here, I can only applying long term 12 months extension with temporary retirements visa which will expiry not more than 45 or 30 days… appreciated
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about entering Thailand with a tourist stamp on one passport while applying for a temporary retirement visa with another passport. Comments from the community emphasize that the system does not allow for this and that both passports will be reviewed, leading to complications.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Henrik *****
your biodata will show both passports to the officers, so you only fool yourself if you believe otherwise.
Don’t make things complicated, by using different passports.
You need time to open a Thai Bankaccount, expect that to be a hurdle.
Don’t make things complicated, by using different passports.
You need time to open a Thai Bankaccount, expect that to be a hurdle.
Pete *******
No..
Chris ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThx all
Ian ********
No don’t abuse the system
Graham ******
No you must have a valid entry stamp on the passport you use for an internal visa
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