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Can I switch to a Non-O visa from a tourist visa while in Thailand?

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Oct 5, 2021

3 years ago

Juerg ************

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Hallo, looking for some advise.

Used to be in Thailand on a extension based on a Non-O Visa. The Non-O vias was issued by the Thai embassy in Switzerland. In March 2020, I got locked out of Thailand due to Covid after a short visit back home. Returned this year on a newly issued Non-O-A visa, as this was accepted before it was possible to return on the still valid extension.

I now would like to switch back to a Non-O-A visa. Know that this is not possible within Thailand so I will return to Switzerland before my Non-O-A visa runs out and will return two months later.

Now to my question.

I know that I could apply in Switzerland for a new Non-O visa as done before. But would it also be possible to return on just a tourist visa (or even visa exempt) and apply within Thailand for a Non-O visa? There are sufficient funds in a Thai bank to meet the financial requirements.

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The individual inquired about switching back to a Non-O visa after entering Thailand on a Non-O-A visa. They considered entering on a tourist visa or visa-exempt status and then applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand. Responses indicated that it is possible to switch to a Non-O visa as long as the necessary conditions are met.

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Stephan ***********

Here you go...

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Darren *******

Yes you can enter on visa exempt or tourist visa and switch to a non-O if you meet the conditions.

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