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How can I fill out the Non-O Visa application if I only have hotel accommodation for 7 days?

Non-O Visa Non-OX Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Accommodation Requirements

Aug 11, 2025

16 hours ago

Yaoyu ***********

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Hi, I'm applying for Non-O Visa and would like to know how to fill out the online application properly !  My goal is to apply for Non OX Visa ; yet me without a bank account in Thailand, the Thai embassy in France suggests me to enter with Non-O, get a rental, open a bank account, and then switch to Non-OX in Thailand.

I intend to stay in Thailand for 90 days to make sure I can receive Non-OX.  Before finding a rental, I plan to stay at a hotel for the first 7 days of my stay........  

Is it alright if I only answer 7 days for the hotel accommodation in my Non-O application, without answering where to stay for the rest of 83 days ??  🤔

if not, what is your advice ??  🤔

Again, I will find a rental in Thailand as soon as I arrive ; but at this moment I just have no idea where it will be........Million thanks !  🙏🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a Non-O Visa to enter Thailand while planning to transition to a Non-OX Visa later. They are concerned about filling out the application accurately since they plan to stay in a hotel for 7 days and do not yet have a rental arranged for the remainder of their 90-day stay. Responses suggest it's acceptable to state hotel accommodation for the first week and recommend booking a refundable hotel for longer stays if needed. There is also caution against applying for the Non-OX Visa due to its stringent requirements.

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Max *************

Do NOT apply for the O-X. If you MUST go for a long stay visa, the O-A is a bit better,but it's imo a no-no because of the mandatory health insurance.

15 hours ago

Yaoyu ***********

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@Max ************

Thank you ! 🙏 But Non-OA is only good for 1 year.

Other than Non-OX and I am over 50, what other visa would you recommend me ?? 🤔

Also, what does imo stand for ?? 😮

I don't mind buying health insurance since expats can join their public health care Only with work visa.

15 hours ago

Max *************

@Yaoyu **********

Start with a 90 days Non-O based on retirement,open a bank account in Thailand,deposit 800k baht and then extend the stay 1 year at the local immigration office.You can then do this annually for 1,900 baht/year. Imo stands for in my opinion. You can always get a health insurance when you're in Thailand. No need for a mandatory one.

15 hours ago

Yaoyu ***********

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@Max ************

You can extend the stay 1 year with Non-O ?? 😮

Up to how many years, can you do so with Non-O ?? 🤔

Can you have multiple entries with Non-O, during the year ?? 🤔

Wow, this is totally New to me, no wonder everyone says Non-OX is not necessary !

Non-OA is probably not necessary either....

14 hours ago

Jay *******

@Yaoyu **********

you can pay for multiple entry when you apply for the one year extension for the non O. I don't think there is a limit on the number of years that you can do the yearly extension. Just received my 1st year extension of my non O. I used an agent but banked my own funds. It was much easier than I thought it would be and much quicker.

13 hours ago

Max *************

@Jay ******

If it was was easier than you thought, why use an agent in the first place? If you met the requirements, you just wasted money.

13 hours ago

Graham ******

@Yaoyu **********

at last, you understand

14 hours ago

Max *************

@Graham *****

He'll return with more questions.

12 hours ago

Max *************

@Yaoyu **********

You can extend the stay year after year.If you want to leave for some reason, you just get a single (฿1,000) or multi re-entry (฿3,800) permit at immigration or at the airport. Dead easy. Then you must return before the 1 year extension expires. Otherwise you need to start all over again.

14 hours ago

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Max *************

Stuart *********

The Non OX is only available from your home country (I know it says it can be got in Thailand but I’ve never heard of a single instance where that’s happened).

Almost no one applies for it because of the stipulation of 3m baht in a Thai bank account.

The consulate in Sydney is the only one in the world that would issue one with local funds rather than in a Thai bank so I would guess that 99.99% of holders of one got theirs from Sydney.

The first few days of accommodation should be fine. If they ask for more book a refundable hotel and cancel when you have the Non O.

16 hours ago

Yaoyu ***********

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@Stuart ********

Thank you ! 🙏

(1) Thai embassy in France suggests as long as I, as American citizen, have the resident permit in France, I may apply for Non-O, -OA or -OX from France.

But other than Non-OX and I am over 50, what other visa would you recommend me ?? 🤔

(2) I can enter Australia with visa exempt ; but will I be able to apply for Thai Non-OA or -OX from Australia, again with visa exempt ?? 😮

(3) That is a good idea ! 😃

15 hours ago

Stuart *********

@Yaoyu **********

Yes if you have legal residence in a country it’s equivalent of being your home country.

The Non O is usually the easiest path. It gets you 90 days on entry, then you have a month to set up a Thai bank account and deposit 800k in it for your year extension- funds need to be in 2 months prior to applying for the extension.

15 hours ago

Yaoyu ***********

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@Stuart ********

and deposit 800k in it for your year extension......."year extension" is Only available for Non-OA, right ?? 🤔

Because the Thai embassy in France says with Non-O, once I leave Thailand, it will be no good.

Also, that is 800k in Baht, right ?? 😮

Thank you again !

15 hours ago

Stuart *********

@Yaoyu **********

A year extension is available for a Non O or a Non OA providing you meet the financial requirements (800k for two months prior). The difference is that the OA would also require a year of health insurance that meets the requirements (basically a Thai company nominated by immigration). The Non O does not need this requirement.

Those approaching 70+ find it very expensive or impossible to get coverage for that age.

12 hours ago

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Stuart *********

Graham ******

@Yaoyu **********

Get a Non-O followed by a 12 month extension every year, a much easier solution

15 hours ago

Yaoyu ***********

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@Graham *****

Non-O is good Only for 90 days, while Non-OA for 1 year........

So, did you mean I should apply for Non-OA, over Non-OX ?? 🤔

15 hours ago