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Can I use the Non O visa for extended stays multiple times each year after age 50?

Jun 27, 2025
21 hours ago
Pedro *******
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Talking about the non o visa for over 50. Can I use this multiple times ?( once a year) Meaning not necessarily to prepare

for the 1 year extension but just for an extended stay ? As I said before I am leaving Thailand ( travelling to Europe) in 3 weeks after a 59 day stay, planning to return after 25 days

On this group there is a consensus I shouldn't have a problem but as you know a recent post of troubles at Bangkok airport is creating me some doubts. I could try a single entry visa, but is this Non O more credible and adapted to my case since I am over 50 ?
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The Non-O visa can be applied for multiple times a year, but it ultimately depends on the embassy's discretion. Users should be cautious of applying for back-to-back visa-exempt entries or extensions, as this may draw unwanted attention from immigration officers.
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Stuart *********
You can certainly use a Non O once a year. It’s up to the embassy that issues it as to whether they’d do it multiple times but no real reason why the shouldn’t.

Visa exempt entries back to back or after an extension will certainly raise red flags.
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