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Can I extend a 90-day Non-O visa at an immigration office, or do I need to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Sep 12, 2025

8 months ago

Tom *******

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Hi 

Question , If I enter on a 90 day non-O visa (UK), can this be extended at immigration office or will I have to apply for retirement visa 

Thanks in advance for genuine advice

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The 90-day non-O visa is essentially a retirement visa. To extend it, you must apply for an extension at a Thai immigration office after your arrival, and you will need to have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for at least two full months before applying. Therefore, it's advised to secure a retirement visa from your local Thai embassy before traveling and to open a bank account and transfer the required funds as soon as you arrive in Thailand.

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Brandon ************

The non-o IS the retirement visa. Get it from your Thai embassy before you leave the UK. Then when you arrive in Thailand, get your bank account opened ASAP because you need to transfer your 800,000 baht in there so that it has enough time to sit for 2 full months before you apply for your extension. That means you only have a couple of weeks to get it done if you want to apply before the last possible minute.

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