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Do I need to make a 90-day report after converting my single non-O Thai spouse visa to a 1-year non-O retirement visa?

Non-O visa Thailand immigration 90 days reporting Visa extensions TM30 form

Joakim *********

asked May 20, 2024

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I came to Thailand on a single non-O Thai spouse visa. I have then converted it into 1 year non-O retirement visa. Do I really need to make a 90 days reporting in connection to getting the extension (which I did not do, but which the agent is telling me I have to do) - when I arrived on a single visa? I have now obtained the 1 year extension already.

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The individual inquires about the necessity of completing a 90-day reporting requirement after converting from a single non-O Thai spouse visa to a one-year non-O retirement visa. Commenters clarify that all foreigners on long-term visas must submit 90-day reports, despite the reason for their visa extension. They note that the first 90-day reporting is generally required 90 days after the extension is granted, and advise that the person may need assistance from an agent for this process.

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Joakim *********

Thanks for the input! (yes, this was done by an agent). So, in conclusion, in normal conditions the first 90 days reporting takes place around the date which is 90 days from the date when the single entry non-O visa is extended to a one year visa?

2 years ago

Les ***********

@Joakim ********

As you used an agent.

It is probably better to continue using a agent for both your 90 days and extensions.

You need to look at the TM 30 as well if the agent has not already done that for you.

2 years ago

Joakim *********

@Brandon ***********

noted about the wording. No problem about the understanding of this, just wording.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Joakim ********

you don't extend to a visa. You're not on any visa. You're on an extension. Visas and extensions aren't the same and have different rules. But yes normally your first 90 day report is 90 days after you are granted the 1-year extension.

2 years ago

Marcus ************

@Joakim ********

I have a question but liable laws are tough here, so I’ll inbox it to you. Hope you don’t mind.

2 years ago

Phil ******

@Joakim ********

you need to do 90 day reporting and in person.

You may need a current tm30 too

2 years ago

Galen *******

There are no quick questions, only clear information or stupid questions.🙈

2 years ago

John **********

A bit confusing. You entered on a 90 day non-o thai spouse visa so your first extension should always be for the same reason that the visa was issued ie you "should" currently be on an extension based on a Thai spouse. I guess you used an agent and they weren't able to do that. I hope that doesn't cause you issues going forward.

As to the 90 day report you normally do one 90 days into your first extension but you are not in a normal situation so I don't know.

2 years ago

John **********

@Joakim ********

I think "obtained" might be a better word. But because you chose to do this via an agent rather than through an immigration office all bets are off

2 years ago

Joakim *********

@John *********

Well, a one year extension was issued based on the single entry non-O, and then I thought indeed that my first 90 days reporting should be 90 days from the date the extension as issued.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

The only way you could have done that is by using an agent. You can’t “switch reasons” from the initial Non O to the first year extension.

Any foreigner who resides here on long term visas/extensions has to do 90 day reports. Some exceptions for specific visas where they only report yearly, but for a Non O based extension then you must report - regardless the “reason” for the extension.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Joakim ********

Your immigration office would normally staple in a small piece of paper with the date from the initial first year extension showing the date you need to report from.

It starts from the day you got your extension. For subsequent years it’s irrelevant from when you actually get your extension. It’s 90 days from the last report or 90 days from your last entry to Thailand.

2 years ago

Joakim *********

@Stuart ********

yes, and to clarify: the question from me was WHEN the FIRST 90 days report must take place: 90 days after the start of extension, or already when the single visa is extended to a 1 year visa.

2 years ago