Can my wife and I apply for a Non-O retirement visa while in Thailand given our bank account conditions?

Feb 15, 2024
9 months ago
Cary *****
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My wife and I exited and reentered Thailand by air, visa on arrival 30 days, on 14 February, now preparing to apply for Non 0 retirement, first 90-day Visa. My understanding is that Non 0 has to be applied in Thailand.

My bank has 800k seasoned for 2 months, however my wife has 800k only since 7 January. Will this be a problem applying for the first part of the Non 0.?

Because we did not renew/extend our non OA retirement visas, that was the reason why we flew out. But we didn't want to fly back to the US to this.

We were questioned at DMK entry. They asked why we didn't have a visa. They said next time apply for a Visa before reentering.

Would a land Crossing have been better?

Thank you.
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A user inquired about applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand after entry via a visa on arrival. They mentioned having 800,000 THB in bank accounts but one had funds seasoned for less than 2 months. Responses clarified that funds do not need to be seasoned for in-country Non-O applications, and both should be able to apply based on their financial status. The user was also advised on the application process and miscommunications with immigration regarding their visa status.
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James ********
I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

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Jonas *************
You must likely entered on visa exempt.

Deepening on where you are you need 15-20 days left on your stay to apply for non-o 90 days. You can extend 30 said if need more Time.

Go immigation and get that local updated info for the visa and what papers you need, if you don't know. Expect that wondering will be missing and come back again...
Stuart ***********
Seems very strange that immigration said you should have a visa given you are from USA and presumably don't have a history of entering Thailand without a visa, but this is Thailand as they say.

You do not state which IO you will use, but your wife should have no problem applying for the non O.

Good luck.
James ********
@Stuart **********
They have been in Thailand approx 2 years....with the OA one year original plus second one year based on their OA visa and proof of health insurance.
Ellie *******
You can also apply for a single entry Non-O retirement for 90-day stay at the Thai embassy/consulate in your home country or some SEA countries.

You seem to mix some things up.

You don't season your funds for in-country Non-O retirement applications, as a general rule (There are a few such as Jomtien requiring funds to stay for two months for in-country visa application though).

As you and your wife have funds for each bank account, you shouldn't have a problem (regarding funds requirements) applying for in-country Non-O visas based on retirement. You can apply for it even on the day you get internationally transferred funds in your Thai bank account.

You need to have funds in your Thai bank for 2 months when you apply for your 1-year extension at the end of the initial 90-day stamp.

As you are already in Thailand, the entry point wouldn't matter for your applications in your future in the least.

Here is the general information of summary of the overall procedures to apply for an initial visa and the following extension.
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