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Do I need to do a border run if my Non-O visa is approved after arriving in Thailand on a tourist visa?
Dec 17, 2025
2 days ago
Travis ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
If you apply for a Non-O visa and it gets approved after you have already entered Thailand on a tourist visa, you will need to leave the country and re-enter. This is necessary to activate the Non-O visa you received after your arrival.
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