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Can you apply for a Non-OA retirement visa in Thailand after entering on a single-entry tourist visa?

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John Michel

Can you come in on a single entry visa tourist, which i got approved and apply for the OA in Thailand , which then leads to the retirement visa is that correct

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John Michel is inquiring whether it is possible to enter Thailand on a single-entry tourist visa and subsequently apply for an OA retirement visa. Comments clarify that while one cannot apply for a Non-OA visa from within Thailand, it is possible to enter on a tourist visa, apply for a Non-O visa after demonstrating retirement eligibility, and then seek a one-year extension based on retirement.

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- come in on a tourist visa

- get your funds transferred in to a thai bank account in your name

- go to the immigration office and apply for the 90 day Non-O visa 2000baht

- wait the under review period go back and get it inked into your passport

- wait until your funds are seasoned 2 months in the bank

- go to the immigration office and apply for the year extension 1900baht

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John Michel, You cannot apply for Non-OA inside Thailand, possible only in your home country (or where you have legal residency). But you can apply for an in-country Non-O visa based on retirement/being over 50 after you enter Thailand on SETV. Then apply for the following 1-year extension based on retirement. (the second option from right in the attachment)

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