Answereda year ago

Can I obtain a 90-day O visa for marriage or retirement while on a tourist visa in Thailand?

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Eric **********

asked Jun 5, 2025

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Is it possible to get a 90 day O visa for either marriage or retirement whilst in Thailand on a tourist visa. I don't want to use any agent if possible.

Answer summary

Yes, it is possible to apply for a 90-day O visa (for marriage or retirement) while in Thailand on a tourist visa, provided you meet certain requirements. You'll need to have a Thai bank account with at least 800,000 THB deposited for three months. It's mentioned by some that the process can be more straightforward when done from abroad, but it can still be done in Thailand if the necessary funds and documentation are in place.

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Phil ******

@Eric *********

yes you can in Thailand absolutely and easy

a year ago

Robin *******

You can do it but immigration told me it’s easier if you do it from abroad, so I need 800.00bht in the Thai bank account I have, that needs to o be there for 2 months before you apply and then for a further 3 months. I was approved for my non-o in the uk

a year ago

Graham ******

@Robin ******

You are talking about something different to the OP as you already have your Non-O. Two months before and 3 months after are not the requirements for the initial Non-O Visa, that is for the 12 month Extension of Stay. Seasoning for the initial Non-O is required in Jomtien and a very small number of other Immigration Offices.

a year ago

Ant ***********

Not really

If you are in Thailand

You need the 800K in a Thai bank account for 3 months

Do you have a Thai wife ?

a year ago

Eric **********

@Ant **********

my girlfriend may be my wife soon but how do you get 800,000 in a Thai bank account or even 400,000 for marriage if you cannot open a bank account for the 90-day visa

a year ago

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

@Eric *********

You don't. Visas are for going to a country. You get the visa before you travel to Thailand from a Thai embassy. That visa allows you to open a bank account. No visa, no bank account. Therefore you will not be getting any visa in Thailand. You will need to leave and apply for a non-O visa based on retirement or marriage from a Thai embassy, then return to Thailand with that visa and open a bank account.

a year ago

Graham ******

@Ant **********

Yes, really. Only Jomtien and a couple of other offices require 2 month seasoned funds for a retirement Non-O, the norm is 800k on the day of application.

a year ago

Eric **********

@Graham *****

All my money is in the UK bank accounts

a year ago

Graham ******

@Eric *********

You really should have thought this out and got your Non-O before you travelled which would have allowed you to open a bank account for the transfer in time to season for the 12 month extension application.

a year ago