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How can I obtain a 3-month visa in Thailand and apply for an extension afterward?
Thai visa rulesNon-O visaE-visaVisa application processRetirement visaVisa extensionsVisa types in Thailand
Mar 3, 2024
2 years ago
Miles *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi I thought I could get a 3 month visa and apply for my year ao visa once inside the country. I can't see how to get the 3 month visa though. Does it still exist or did it all change with the e-visa situation
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The 3-month visa still exists and can be a starting point for applying for a year-long Non-O visa in Thailand. There are options for applying for a single-entry Non-O visa based on being over 50, which can be processed both out of and within Thailand. The Non-OA visa, often confused with the Non-O, can only be obtained from the applicant's home country and requires health insurance. When in Thailand, those over 50 can also apply for a visa extension.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Ellie *******
@Miles ******
, please make up your decision where and which visa you really want to apply for, then make a post. This post is going off the rails with multiple visa application information. Thank you every one.Mike ********
I think you mean a 60 day with 30 day extension while applying for a non+o
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Jim ********
Non-OA can only be obtained in your home country. It comes with an insurance requirement, but does not require any money to be transferred into a Thai bank account, plus it is good for two years with one border bounce
Miles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jim *******
ahh ok. Things must have changed since I looked last yearTod *********
@Miles ******
you have NEVER been able to apply for an OA visa inside thailand. You can indeed get a 90 day Non-O visa thru the eVisa website, then come here, get 90 days, and when that runs down apply for the year extension at the immigration office
Jim ********
@Miles ******
Been the same for the last ten years, except for the addition of health insurance about five years ago. No change since a year agoMiles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jim *******
ok I must have misunderstood. Is there any benefit to getting an oa as opposed to an O? Can you go in and out of the country on both?Reply to
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Miles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
yeah I saw that. That's not what I'm referring toTod *********
@Miles ******
that IS what you're referring to actually, that's the 90 day Non-O visa and then you come in and apply for a year extension after you're here by banking the 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 monthsMiles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
oh ok I thought that was the year visaMiles *******
ORIGINAL POSTERCan you tell me what 6 and 7 refer to. I'm not finding it obvious and where they refer you to doesn't help clarify
James ********
@Miles ******
that's IF you are applying for the OA or OX Visa from your home country Thai Embassy or Consulate. It has a requirement for health insurance.The Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired does not require you to have health insurance.
Miles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
ahh there are so many options haha. It's getting confusing. So are 6 and 7 basically referring to health insurance? It isn't clear to meJames ********
@Miles ******
Yes. What is it that you are wanting to do?
Where are you now?
You can't get the OA visa inside Thailand.
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Ellie *******
You can apply for an in-country initial Non-O visa based on being over 50 at most immigration offices in Thailand, following 1-year extension application.
Miles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ellie ******
so I can enter Thailand on say a 60 day tourist visa and then apply for an oa visa in Thailand?John **********
@Miles ******
you can't get an OA visa inside Thailand. What you can get inside Thailand is a non-o visa. You can only get an OA visa in your home countryMiles *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
ahh ok. Now I need to look up the differences. ThanksEllie *******
@Miles ******
, you need to check details on your own, but very rough summary isReply to
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Ellie *******
Yes, for 90 days. at most offices. Some small offices wouldn't do though
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Lloyd ********
The single entry Non-O based on being over 50 (retirement) is most certainly an option on the e-visa scheme. Also, when in country you would apply for an extension based on being over 50, the Non-OA is only available in your home country and comes with health insurance requirements.
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