Can my mom switch from a Non-O visa to a retirement visa in Thailand?

Apr 26, 2021
4 years ago
Rosa ******
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Can my mom change from a non-o to retirement visa? She used to hold non-o for medical purpose and later change to covid19.
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Yes, your mom can potentially switch from a Non-O visa to a retirement visa in Thailand, but there are specific requirements to meet. It's essential to visit the immigration office to inquire about the process, especially since her current Non-O visa was initially issued for medical purposes. She may face challenges if her visa details indicate it was strictly for medical reasons. To qualify for a retirement visa, she will need to have 800,000 baht in her own Thai bank account for at least two months before applying for the extension.
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Tod *********
you need to go to the immigration office and ASK there. If it is written on the visa itself that the Non-O was for medical reasons they might not let her get an extension based on retirement.

She would need to have 800K baht in a thai bank account in her name only for 2 months before she applies for the year extension based on being over 50 (retirement)
Rosa ******
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@Tod ********
thanks for the advices
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