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How long does it take to get a Non-O visa and extension with the help of an agent in Thailand?
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Feb 2, 2026
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Steve ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERWith an agent how long to get my non O and extension based on retirement
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The time it takes to secure a Non-O visa and its extension in Thailand can vary significantly depending on several factors, including whether you use an agent or handle the process yourself. Comments indicate that it can take as little as 2 business days to complete the process with an agent, while others mention it can take up to two weeks or longer if starting from scratch or dealing with a tourist visa exemption. Experiences shared include obtaining the visa in as little as 5 days or finding that it requires a week or two due to various circumstances. Costs may vary but generally include bank fees and immigration fees associated with the application.
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Steve ***************
I'm doing mine next week, told to expect up to 4 working days.
Steve ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERMe either but tentive short trip to Vietnam before my 60 days is up
Steve ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERSteve Kelly Photos change day to week, election is coming
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Steve Fortefyve I'm not going anywhere, so not an issue, but thanks for the remainder.
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ΰΈΰΈΰΈ ********
Agent is the way to go, less than 5 days and hassle free.
Put your 800k in a high interest account and it'll more than cover the cost
Put your 800k in a high interest account and it'll more than cover the cost
Nongnuch ********
I need 25 minutes on my bank and 30 minutes on Immigration, to get a new 1-year extension issued. Costs: 200 Baht for the bank and 1900 Baht for Immigration and two passport size pics
Nongnuch ********
I should add: I use the Sisaket Immigration, this is where I live. . . . . In Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Jomtien and on Koh Samui, you should expect to wait half a day
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Bill *********
Last week I went from a 60 visa exempt to the 90 day Non O retirement. I have to go back in 6 weeks to get my extension. Why you need a Agent or do you not have the 800k in the Bank
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Bill Gilbert why do you care about someone else business? He wants to pay for agents. it is his money not yours. Let him do what he wants. Why you care? π€£π€£π€£
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Young because he asked for advice.
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Bill Gilbert his question is, how long it takes. So your answer is not the right answer. for example, I asked I take a Taxi to Bangkok, so how long it will take? So you answered, I took a bus to bangkok, why you take taxi? Taxi is expensive. Is this right answer about the question? Think before you get angry. π€£π€£π€£
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ORIGINAL POSTERBill Gilbert because I didn't get visa before leaving my country
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Steve Fortefyve I did,nt come in on a Visa. I came in on Visa exempt
Marianne ********
Steve Fortefyve Go to Laos and apply for the Non-O there.
Will probably be less expensive than a agent, and a nice trip at the same time while you wait.
Will probably be less expensive than a agent, and a nice trip at the same time while you wait.
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Marianne Holmen He has a lot of money. why he goes to Laos? Laos can come to him with paying a lot of money for agent. That is money power. Do not worry, he has a lot of money for that. Even it is not your money. Take good care of your money first before you care about someones money. πππ
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Wayne ******
Do it without an agent, total rip off
Jim *******
With an agent, 2 business days from zero to Non O 1 year extension. Even starting from a tourist visa exemption and no bnk account.
On 60 days exemption, a tourist, have nothing, 54,000 THB.
On 90 days Non O, no bank account, 34,000 THB.
On extension already, next extension, own bank account, own home or rental contract, 13,000 THB.
90 days reports on your behalf, 300 THB every 90 days.
The prices may vary but not for much.
On 60 days exemption, a tourist, have nothing, 54,000 THB.
On 90 days Non O, no bank account, 34,000 THB.
On extension already, next extension, own bank account, own home or rental contract, 13,000 THB.
90 days reports on your behalf, 300 THB every 90 days.
The prices may vary but not for much.
James ***************
Wayne Moss itβs about choice.
Andy **********
James Reid Patrick You mean the sort of choice that is illegal because the applicant has neither Bt800k in the bank nor Bt65k income every month ?
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Andy Johnston Not illegal the Extension is granted at the Immigration Officers discretion. At the same time they could turn an application down even if you have the required funds.
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Steve *****
24 hours if you know the right one!
Peter *********
Mine came back in 3 days, with an agent !
Steve ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERPeter Millett what immigration office
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Steve Fortefyve i don't remember the agents did it all.. I never went anywhere!
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Ant ***********
Do you have a Thai bank account with 800K in it
If so
Not long
If not
& want to convert from a tourist Visa & let the agent β do it all β
Longer
If so
Not long
If not
& want to convert from a tourist Visa & let the agent β do it all β
Longer
Steve ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnt W Tailor longer is an estimate
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Steve Fortefyve
If itβs the 2nd part ( agent to do all )
5 weeks
If itβs the 2nd part ( agent to do all )
5 weeks
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Bob **********
Depends on what you need if everything many a week or two Iβve known people that waited 6 weeks
Jonathan *******
Less than five days and all done for you
Stein ***********
Ask the agent.
Daniel ******
Without agent 20 minutes!
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Daniel Burn I got mine 3 days before I even thought of it and before I even landed into Thai, not even knew where Thailand is. Served on na plate to me, no agents.
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