My friend want’s to come off he’s retirement visa and go on to a 45 day visa exempt (uk passport) by doing a border hop, dose he need to cancel he’s retirement visa first or is he ok just leave and get it canceled on exit ?
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Your friend can switch from a retirement visa to a 45-day visa exempt status by exiting Thailand and re-entering on a visa-exempt basis. He does not need to cancel his retirement visa before leaving, but he should ensure he does not have a re-entry permit, as that would allow him to be stamped back in under his retirement extension.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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