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Do I need to get a 90-day stamp upon entering Thailand with a retirement visa?
Jul 15, 2025
10 months ago
Niel *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi i have a question regarding my entry into thailand
I have a retirement visa with multiple entry
This will be my first time entering Thailand since issue upon entry do i need to go and get a 90 day stamp in my passport?
I have a retirement visa with multiple entry
This will be my first time entering Thailand since issue upon entry do i need to go and get a 90 day stamp in my passport?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the requirements for entry into Thailand with a retirement visa that has multiple entries. They seek clarification on whether they will receive a 90-day stamp upon their first entry into the country. The community responds with details about the type of retirement visa, specifically distinguishing between the O-A and O visas, and explains that the O-A visa allows for a 12-month entry stamp, while the O visa provides a 90-day stamp. One commenter also clarifies that the stamp received is actually an 'Admitted until' stamp, rather than a 90-day stamp.
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Max *************
There's no such thing as a 90 days stamp in the passport.You'll get an Admitted until stamp at immigration on arrival.
Bob **********
Not until you’ve been back for 90 days
Niel *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
thanks everyone for your replies after confusing myself I now understand the process 🤦
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Stuart *********
Not quite sure what you’re asking here. If you have a Non O visa (rather than a Non OA) it’s not multiple entry. It’s a single entry visa.
On entry you’d get a stamp for 90 days (actually 89 further days as day 1 is your entry day).
On entry you’d get a stamp for 90 days (actually 89 further days as day 1 is your entry day).
Steven *********
@Stuart ********
I have a Non O12 month Multiple entry retirement visa. I have exited and rendered Thailand without issue with the visa remaining good until the anniversary extension date according to the officer who stamped me in.Steven *********
@Stuart ********
you are so very correct. Still learning and growing into all of this. ThanksWannikea *********
@Steven ********
you have a non O yearly extension with a multiple entry permit. Terminology matters.Reply to
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Ray ********
What Nationality are they…..
Niel *************
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Graeme ******
Which retirement visa have you got? Is it a type O-A visa ? 12 months? Or a type O visa 90 day?
If it's an O-A visa you will enter thailand show them your e visa and you will be stamped in for 12 months or up to your insurance due date. If it's a type O based on retirement you will get a 90 day stamp
If it's an O-A visa you will enter thailand show them your e visa and you will be stamped in for 12 months or up to your insurance due date. If it's a type O based on retirement you will get a 90 day stamp
Niel *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graeme *****
sorry its an o visaDo they do that as i pass through passport control or do i go elsewhere first
Apologies first time normally i just get 60 day exemption
Niel *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you im sure i will 👍
I hope you have a great time too
Strangely i have just changed my flight i was going in September but have just changed to mid August can’t wait 😊
I hope you have a great time too
Strangely i have just changed my flight i was going in September but have just changed to mid August can’t wait 😊
Graeme ******
@Niel ************
brilliant might see you at Manchester airport mid August 😀Reply to
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Niel *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI will fly into bkk with quatar airways they are normally very good
I hoping traffic won’t be busy i land 6.15 am my connecting flight is 9.20
I’ll probably only bring a cabin case as my clothing is already in thailand
Fingers crossed all goes well
Thank you for your time its very much appreciated 🙏
I hoping traffic won’t be busy i land 6.15 am my connecting flight is 9.20
I’ll probably only bring a cabin case as my clothing is already in thailand
Fingers crossed all goes well
Thank you for your time its very much appreciated 🙏
Graeme ******
@Niel ************
yes qatar airways are very good i am flying with them to thailand next month. Yes yiu should be good for 6.15am. Have a great time and enjoyReply to
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@Niel ************
is just read your other posts and see you are on an extension on a type O retirement visa and have multiple entry. If this is true then just go through immigration as normal show your visa and you will get stamped in for the duration of your visa extension.Graeme ******
@Niel ************
you just fo through immigration and show them your visa and you will get stamped in, no need to go any where else. Is this an extension on your type O visa? if so you will be stamped in for the full duration of your extension? If it's the first time you have used the non O it will be a single entry and you will get 90 day stamp, if you want an extension then you will need to open bank account etc. In your first week so you have time to meet the requirements. If the type O retirement isn't extended then after 90 days it will be usedNiel *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graeme *****
sorry im new to all this Yes its a non o extended for 12 months and i paid for multiple entry
Im just confusing myself here 🤦
But if they stamp me in for 90 days when passing through thats fine just wasn’t sure if i went anywhere else first apologies for the confusion
Many thanks for your help
Niel *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI do have a simpler question not sure if you can help ?
I fly into bkk and then have an internal flight to phitsanulok from dmk would you think 3 hours is enough time to reach dmk and check in?
I fly into bkk and then have an internal flight to phitsanulok from dmk would you think 3 hours is enough time to reach dmk and check in?
Graeme ******
@Niel ************
yes I would have thought so, once you get your bags 🎒 as long as your flight is on time. Who are you flying with to thailandGraeme ******
@Niel ************
thats ok you should get stamped in up to your extension expiry date i.e more than 90 days. The initial non O will give you a 90 day stamp, you now have an extension so you can stay in thailand up to your extension date and then renewReply to
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