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Can I obtain a non-immigration O visa in the US and then convert it to a 1-year retirement visa in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Retirement Visa E-Visa Bank Account in Thailand Visa Conversion Expat Visa Regulations

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I'm from the US. I heard you can get a non-immigration O visa while still in your home country before coming to Thailand and then changing it to a 1 year retirement O visa. I heard you can do this using the E-Visa website. Is this a good idea to avoid the hassle of trying to get a bank account while in Thailand with a tourist visa?

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Yes, it is possible to apply for a non-immigration O visa from the US and then convert it to a 1-year retirement O visa while in Thailand. By obtaining the non-O visa before arriving, the process of opening a bank account in Thailand can be simplified, which is beneficial for obtaining the necessary funds for the retirement visa extension.

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If you get the non-O visa before you travel to Thailand, it'll be easier to get the bank account you need in order to apply for the 1 year extension.

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