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Can my parents enter Thailand on the STV and apply for a Non-O visa based on retirement?

STV Visa Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration

Dec 30, 2020

4 years ago

Michael ********

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My parents are intending to move here from Penang. Can they enter on the new STV and apply for a non imm o whilst here with the intention to extend for 12 months based on retirement? They understand that quarantine is required on arrival. Is the above the best option or can they get the non imm o in penang, or are the other ways?

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Michael

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Michael is seeking advice on whether his parents can enter Thailand on the new Special Tourist Visa (STV) and then apply for a Non-O visa for retirement while in the country. Commenters suggest that the STV cannot be converted to another visa type, recommending instead a tourist visa to enter Thailand. This would provide time to arrange for a Non-O visa application based on retirement from within Thailand.

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James ********

Do not get the STV as it cannot be changed to any other visa inside Thailand.

See if they can get a Non O for retirement from Penang ???

If not get a tourist visa

It will get them into Thailand and have time to arrange to obtain a Non O for retirement from Thai Immigration.

Then get the one year extension of stay.

4 years ago

Wylie *******

I don't believe the STV can be converted to any other type of visa. The regular tourist visa can though.

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