Can I extend my free visa in Thailand or obtain a different type of visa like a Non-O Retirement Visa?

Jul 24, 2023
a year ago
Ronnie *******
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If I have a free visa from win I arrived. Can I extend it? Can I fly out in less than 30 days and get another 30 days? How many times can I fly out on this free visa? Can I extend the visa in thailand or get a different visa? Like a 0 Retirement Visa
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If you entered Thailand with a Visa Exempt stamp, you can extend it for an additional 30 days at a local Immigration Office. You can also choose to exit the country and re-enter to receive another 30-day stamp. However, there is no official restriction on how many times you can do this, but repeated entries could lead to scrutiny from immigration officials. Additionally, if you meet certain requirements, you can apply for a Non-O Retirement Visa while in the country.
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.
Wayne *********
You can fly in and out as no official restrictions but eventually Immigration officer will say no as they don't like people milking the system to live in Thailand. They want to see a real visa
Graham ******
If you entered Visa Exempt and got a 30 day stamp you can go to the local Immigration Office and extend it once for another 30 days. You can re-enter and get another 30 day entry stamp and yes, you can then get a Non-O in country if you meet the requirements including financials.
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