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How often can I apply for a 3-month Non-O visa within a year from abroad?

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Sep 15, 2025

2 months ago

Peter ******

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How often can you apply for a 3 month O visa during the course of a year?  This visa is designated single entry so would it automatically be cancelled on leaving the country after less than 3 months?

For example, apply in London for the O visa, exit Thailand after a 2 month stay, then apply in London for a second O visa shortly after return to London. Many thanks for your advice,

Peter

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry is about the frequency of applying for a 3-month Non-O visa while considering a scenario of exiting Thailand before the visa's expiration. Responses suggest that while there is no strict limit to how often one can apply for the Non-O visa in a year, approval may depend on the discretion of the embassy. Alternatives such as the METV or DTV visa for longer stays are also recommended. Caution is advised for those seeking back-to-back Non-O visas due to potential questioning by immigration officials.

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Tod *********

Shouldn't have a problem getting them issued. . .

Before all the consulates went to eVisa online system MANY people (who couldn't qualify for an extension in country) would get a 90 day Non-O, then take the 60 day visit thai family extension, then leave and get a new 90 day Non-O and they did it for years and years that way

I can't see that they would change policy just because they went to eVisa online, so as long as you meet the requirements you should be fine applying for a new Non-O visa

2 months ago

Wolf ******

@Tod ********

I agree with you, as they want to see that you have money to live and leave Thailand without opening a growd funding group during 3 months.

But at the end of day, it's the immigration officer in front of you can decide to refuse entry (little battle between the foreign ministry and the internal ministry).

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Gethin *******

Why would you want to do this. There is no benefit to it and it is a very costly way of just wanting to stay 2 or 3 months at a time.

Just get a tourist visa which covers you for 2 months, if want to extend do so, then when you go back to UK just apply for another tourist visa.

2 months ago

Graham ******

@Gethin ******

A Tourist Visa (£30) and an extension (1900B) cost almost the same as a Non-O (£60) and requires a visit to Immigration, possibly onward flight proof, etc. ;)

2 months ago

James ********

@Gethin ******

he's wanting to get and keep a Thai bank account. They are No longer available for tourist visa or visa exempt stamp holders.

2 months ago

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Stuart *********

There isn’t a set amount of times you can get a non O during a one year period. The embassy you are applying through will decide whether to issue you one or not.

You’d probably not have an issue trying for two. Perhaps an issue if more.

If you manage to get the visa I really can’t see you having any form of issue with immigration even with a history of previous entries as you have a valid long term visa to enter. That’s not a given as though it’s up to the individual immigration officer.

2 months ago

James ********

The METV multiple entry tourist visa may be a one time option for you. With planning you could get up to 9 months stay in Thailand.

ALSO the New 🆕 DTV visa is a possibility for you. It's valid for 5 years and is a multiple entry tourist visa. EACH entry gives you 180 stamp.

There's several Soft Power activities which, if enrolled, could get you the DTV visa.

2 months ago

James ********

You can try to get a NEW Non O Visa...

BUT be prepared for questions from Thai Immigration Officers upon arrival.

Wanting to know why you don't have a correct visa to enter Thailand.

They can see the back to back Non O Visas issued and may deny you entry.

2 months ago

James ********

It's obvious from your several posts SUBMITTED today that you are trying to find a way to stay in Thailand without meeting the financial requirements for the One year extension of stay with a Non O Visa as retired.

What's the real plan for your living in Thailand?

Back to be back Thai Visas are 🚫 NOT the answer that Thai Immigration Officers are going to allow.

Two of your posts today were replied to you by PM message.

2 months ago

Peter ******

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@James *******

Thanks, I have had longstay visas in the past and once worked in Thailand for 7 years with all the necessary permits and long stay visas. Now I spend most of the year in UK and but just want a straightforward way to spend 4-5 months per year in Thailand and have a bank account to meet recurring expenses. No visit would be longer than 7 to 8 weeks (which is what's covered by my travel insurance) and I'd always return to UK after each visit. I thought the single entry O visa might be the answer as (unlike the single entry tourist visa) it requires evidence that I have sufficient finance.

2 months ago

James ********

@Peter *****

the visa exempt entry of 60 days plus 30 day extension gets you 4 MONTHS... and with a single border bounce will get you the New 60 day visa exempt entry stamp. That's 6 me months with added 30 days extension possible.

With the current Thai banking situation, if you did not keep your Thai Bank account open, then you will have to find other ways to Access funds from your UK account in Thailand. As those who are on visa exempt entry and tourist visas are now not able to open or keep open a Thai bank account.

That's All subject to change.

2 months ago

James ********

Or get the Non O Visa as retiree in the UK

Receive the 90 days STAMP on arrival into Thailand

Plus one simple Border bounce gets you 60 more days... plus possible added 30 days.

With the Non O Visa... and residence certificate from the Thai Immigration office, likely will be able to open a new Thai bank account.

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