Answered5 years ago

Does switching to a Non-O visa reset my 90-day reporting requirement in Thailand?

Non-O Visa 90 Day Reporting Visa Exemption Thailand Immigration Visa Extension U.S. Passport Holders

Ken ***********

asked Aug 5, 2021

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I arrived Thailand May 8 on a visa exempt from the U.S.  I extended for 30 days and then changed to a Non O based on being over 50.  My current 3 month Non O was issued 1Jul21 and is valid until 28Sep21.

Since my 90 day arrival was this week, I went to do a 90 day report but the official at the counter said my Non O reset my 90 day report.

I vaguely remember reading this but just want to make sure I am ok.

Thanks in advance.

Answer summary

Upon switching to a Non-O visa, your prior 90-day reporting requirement resets. This means that your new 90-day reporting timeline starts from the date your Non-O visa was granted.

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Dave ******

I never knew there was a non-o that expired in only three months?

5 years ago

Steve *******

@Dave *****

ALL the single entry Non Imm O visas expire after 90 days. Only the multi entry Non Imm O visa is valid for 1 year.

5 years ago

Tom *******

@Steve ******

Only the multi entry Non Imm O visa is “potentially” valid for 1 year and only upon application. That requires further documentation depending on the type e.g. for marriage or retirement along with a significant amount of money with its own rules regarding e.g. how long it needs to be in a Thai bank prior to that application. Even then you don't have a “multi entry Non Imm O visa...valid for 1 year,” but a “One-year Extension of Stay”. They are not the same thing.

5 years ago

Ken ***********

@Dave *****

yes. When I converted from visa exempt to Non O, it is a 3 month visa which I can extend for one year

5 years ago

Dave ******

@Ken ******

that's called a 15-month Visa. Available when you get your non-o for the first time.

5 years ago

Ken ***********

@Timmy *****

3 days before under current policy...which I think is 23Sep ignoring Sat and Sun

5 years ago

Timmy ******

@Ken ******

Your 90 Day stamp expires on Sept. 28? How many days in advance can you go back to CW Office to apply for the 1 Year Extension?

5 years ago

Steve *******

@Dave *****

Nope, that's the multi entry Non Imm O visa.

5 years ago

Dave ******

@Ken ******

I think the stamp is good for 3 months but the Visa should be good for 15. 2 different things. But really it's okay either way I'm not trying to cause an argument.

5 years ago

Ken ***********

@Dave *****

not sure what you refer...I was issued a Non O at Chaeng Wattana on July 1 and it is valid for 3 months until Sep 28

5 years ago

Scot *******

May I ask, did you get your Thai bank account while on the visa exempt stamp?

5 years ago

Phill ******

@Scot ******

, its possible , but you need to shop around alot to find a bank that will do it . bkk bank is pretty farang friendly .

5 years ago

Ken ***********

@Scot ******

I have had the Bangkok Bank account more than 10 years. Sorry.

5 years ago

Phill ******

thats is correct .

5 years ago

Jonas *************

But only the first time you get 1y :-(

In June I had to go first extend visa for 1 year in person. Then next week go do 80 day report-- to show I'm still alive? LOL

5 years ago