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Is converting a visa exempt entry to a Non-O retirement visa done in-country, and does it grant a full 90 days?

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May 7, 2025

7 months ago

Simon *********

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When you convert a visa exempt entry to non o retirement visa, in country. Is the non o a new visa, giving the full 3 months?

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Converting from a visa exempt entry to a Non-O retirement visa while in Thailand grants a full 90-day visa, provided that applicants have a minimum of 15 days remaining on their current visa stamp. The process may not be instantaneous, as processing can involve waiting for approval, which may require time at a central immigration office.

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In order to convert your visa exempt to a 90days nonO...must have more den 15days on your current stamp 800k/400k baht (retirement/marriage) in thai bank acct if u still not have a bank acct try diffeent route Or ask agent for help

7 months ago

John **********

Yes, it's a full 90 day visa. To apply for it you need a minimum of 15 days left on your current stamp (21 days in some places) as it has to go for approval. Normally they ask you to return on the day your current stamp expires to get the visa stamped in your passport

7 months ago

Jack ********

Yes. They might not issue it on the spot though they took all my paperwork and told me to come back in a few weeks. They sounded like it needed to go to Bangkok for approval but I am not sure.

7 months ago

Stuart *********

Yes it’s a 90 days visa.

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