Answered3 months ago
Can I switch from a Non-O married visa to a retirement extension during the first 90-day extension?
Hi.
If I get a non-o married visa 90 days, is it possible to do the yearly extension and change for retirement extension?
Or is that up to the office were you do the extension?
If I get a non-o married visa 90 days, is it possible to do the yearly extension and change for retirement extension?
Or is that up to the office were you do the extension?
Answer summary
The initial extension of a 90-day Non-O visa is typically based on the purpose for which the visa was issued. However, some immigration offices in Thailand may allow changes to a different visa category, such as transitioning to a retirement extension, provided the applicant meets the necessary criteria for the new extension. Experiences vary by location and office; thus, it is advisable to check directly with the immigration office handling your case for specific rules.
20 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Jan ******************
Formally, an extension must be based on the same grounds as the original visa. However, since the introduction of e-visas, some immigration offices have allowed a change of basis already at the first extension. Check this with the immigration office where you will apply.
Gregor **********
Jan Kenneth Nesland that's so far the same I have been told
John **********
The first extension from a 90 day Non-O visa should be for the purpose the visa was issued. You can change at the end of that first extension assuming you meet the criteria for the extension you want to switch to
Gregor **********
@John *********
well, there is a busy agent in Pattaya, I asked him the same question, and he said that there is no rule that says you can only apply for the first one-year extension under the same reason for which the visa was applied for. He said that a 90-days Non-Imm-O Visa .pdf document does not list the purpose it was issued for. So as long as you can fulfill the requirements needed for the retirement extension, you definitely can apply for it even when your original 90-days Non-Imm-O was issued based on reason family. If it can be done vice versa, I did not ask. I bet it is Immigration specific, so it would not hurt if Per Rollemark visits Immigration and asks themPer ***********
OPGregor Huettner ok, I will ask when I do my TM30 up on when I am home.
Gregor **********
Per Rollemark It would be very informative and interesting if you report back what they said
Brandon ************
@Gregor *********
Most embassies include the reason for the visa in the remarksGregor **********
@John *********
a change of reason near the expiry of the current extension, has always been a standard procedure across all Immigration offices in Thailand. Just the change of reason for an application to an extension when somebody is on the 90-days stay permit out of a specific Non-O visa -this probably remains Immigration specific. In Pattaya, the agent I know confirmed that it is possible. I had initially commented in my visa advice that it would not be possible. The agent is regularily reading the advice I hand out in my group, and he interferred, telling me that it indeed is possible in Chonburi/PattayaJan ******************
@John *********
There are still quite a few who have already had this approved at their first extension, with the reason stated in Thai.John **********
@Gregor *********
it only applies to the first extension, not subsequent ones. Obviously if immigration don't know why the visa was issued anything goes, but that's not normally the caseGregor **********
ya see, it happens. Seems to be embassy specific. Regarding the application to an extension based on a different reason than the visa (not the previous extension!) was issued for, seems to be Immigration specific
Gregor **********
Graham Seal for peace of mind, here is a Non-Imm-O that contains the condition it was issued for (Retirement). Royal Thai General Consulate Munich
Gregor **********
Graham Seal and here is another .pdf Non-Imm-O Visa that also does no list any reason (from the days before October 2023 when they still issued multi entry Non-Imm-O)
Jan ******************
Gregor Huettner They normally do, but it is now just a small line in Thai under “Remarks.” Previously, it was clearly stated on the visa itself. That may simply explain why some immigrations or IO’s accept it now.
Gregor **********
Graham Seal how long ago ? On the VISA or on the EXTENSION stamp? We talk about the 90-days VISA
Graham ******
Gregor Huettner Can you read Thai because that is how mine is included under Remarks?
Gregor **********
@Brandon ***********
I have seen quite a few .pdf visa that do not contain the reasonPer ***********
OP@John *********
Thank You.Activity
6 joined6
people
Related
25What are the best strategies for an Irish partner with a complex travel history returning to Thailand for marriage?
1k1072mo
How should I manage my return or onward flight bookings when applying for a visa to Thailand?
1.5k11165mo
How can I stay in Thailand for a year to experience all seasons before applying for a retirement visa?
6.1k40977mo
What is the retirement visa protocol for expats over 50 years old wishing to live in Thailand?
21k1463228mo
Can I open a bank account in Thailand before applying for a retirement visa?
4.1k29539mo
Can I transfer my Thai visa to a new passport without carrying two passports?
1.9k14189mo
What health checks are required for a retirement visa application in Thailand from Australia?
3.9k26511y
What is the best way to obtain a marriage visa for permanent residence in Thailand as an expat?
3.5k26321y
How can I apply for a Non-O (marriage) Visa in Thailand if I can't open a bank account?
3.5k29321y
Is the 12 month multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage still available in Thailand?
3.4k25311y
What should I expect when arriving in Bangkok with a retirement OA visa?
1.9k14161y
How can I obtain a one-year visa to live in Thailand as a spouse of a Thai citizen?
2k12152y
Can I use a cheap onward flight as proof of exit from Thailand on a Non-O visa?
2.6k18182y
Can I obtain a new Thai tourist visa after multiple Covid extensions and applying from neighboring countries?
1.4k9114y
What steps should I take to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand after arriving?
2k6344y
Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day stamp and apply for a retirement or marriage visa later?
4.1k42145y
Can I enter Thailand as a tourist, deposit funds, and then apply for a marriage visa?
2.6k22185y
Can an American husband apply for a Non-O spouse visa in Thailand without leaving the country?
1.6k1356y
How many days in advance should I report to immigration to extend my Non-O marriage visa in Thailand?
1.2k956y
How can I extend my non O marriage visa in Thailand, and what are the requirements for a one-year extension?
951496y
How can I change my visa status in Thailand from an amnesty to a legal stamp, and what are my options if my medical reasons are denied?
1.8k6326y
Do I need to show cash upon arrival in Thailand with a Non O visa based on marriage?
36117y
Can my friend extend her marriage visa for 30 days in Thailand before switching to a Non-B visa?
1k747y
Can I obtain a work permit with a Non-O Visa based on marriage in Thailand?
2.5k22129y
What should my friend do for his marriage-based Extension of Stay renewal after moving to a new province in Thailand?
629329y
Resources
Need help with 90-day reporting?
Trusted service that gets people to a real agent fast