Hello. Currently living in Thailand on a Non Imm ED visa. I’d like to change to a retirement visa next month. I have the required funds in a Thai bank account.
1. Will I have to leave the country to apply? (Maybe I need to have a non imm O before I can apply?
2. If so, anyone with experience of foreign Thai embassies abroad that can recommend where I might go?
I ask because I’ve heard so much contradictory information and the odd horror story. I’m told it is possible to do without leaving the country too?
It’s all a bit confusing to me…
Thanks in advance for any suggestions and advice you can offer.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently on a Non Imm ED visa in Thailand and wishes to switch to a retirement visa (Non O). Key questions arise regarding whether the user must leave Thailand to apply, and what the experience is like at foreign Thai embassies. Various comments provide insights into the complexities of the visa change process, affirming that some immigration offices may allow the change without exiting the country, though fees and procedural requirements vary. Suggestions include checking with local immigration offices and possibly seeking assistance from a visa agency to ease the process.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.