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Can I extend a NON O visa after 90 days and convert it to a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Jac ******

asked Jan 23, 2021

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Hi, I need advice.

I have a retirement visa based on NON O. Expires March 29, 2021. For personal reasons, I can unfortunately go to Thailand after May 2021. I will be requesting another NON O, single entry.

Question: 1. If I get a NON O (1year), can it be extended after 90 days? and for how long? maximum 90 days and then extend again?

2. Can I change the NON O to a Retirement visa after 90 days, or does 1 year have to be completed first?

Answer summary

The user is seeking advice regarding the extension of a NON-O visa and the possibility of converting it to a retirement visa. Key points include that a NON-O visa can be extended after 90 days if the user meets financial requirements, and that there is no 90-day extension for retirement visas; the user must qualify for a yearly extension instead. Additionally, users mention that some embassies may not issue NON-O retirement visas, implying the need for country-specific information.

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Bobby ********

Which country are you from? Many embassies do not issue Non-O retirement visas.

6 years ago

Steve *********

I thought it was only the Multi-Entry Non-O that many countries stopped issuing.. (which wouldn't be much use now anyway, unless you're happy to re-quarantine every time you leave/return). You would still be able to extend a single entry non-O for one year provided you meet the requirements, and assuming your country does still issues it of course... Happy to be corrected if my info is out of date....

6 years ago

Bobby ********

Steve Garrard. There are several categories of Non-O visa. We are talking here non-O (based on being over 50), which many embassies around the world no longer issue.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Bobby *******

UK recently started issuing 90 day Non-O's based on retirement again, and I think Australia did too. The US, and most of the EU countries are no I belive

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Bobby *******

good point, a LOT of consulates stopped issuing it (y)

6 years ago

Tod *********

If you come in on a 90 day Non-O you can apply for a yearly extension when that 90 day runs down by showing the proof of funds.

There is no 90 day extension on a Non-O visa for retirement, you either meet the requirements to get a year or you don't get an extension based on retirement.

6 years ago