Hi. Thanks for the add. Need advice re Visa and extension. My circumstances- age 59 - arrived in Thailand 4 September 2018 on a 60 day tourist visa (Issued in Liverpool ,UK) . Am currently in Prachin Buri where I went to the Immigration Office with a view to convert tourist visa to a 90 day Non Immigrant O visa -(retirement )I was informed all they would issue was a 30 day extension to my tourist visa which takes me to 2 December 2018. (1900baht). - which I did.(after providing proof of address with my partner - (she's a Thai national). Furthermore I was informed I would HAVE to leave Thailand to apply for Non O Immigrant extension , then re-enter . I have confirmed I can open an account with Bangkok Bank to deposit the required 800,000 baht. is it REALLY necessary to leave Thailand to apply at overseas consulate ? Seems to conflict with what I have read elsewhere. Any advice greatly appreciated - am just not sure how to proceed . Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on converting a tourist visa into a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand. Initially, they received only a 30-day extension but were told that to obtain the Non-O visa, they must leave Thailand and apply at a consulate. Several commenters provide mixed feedback, with some suggesting that specific immigration offices may not have the authority to issue the Non-O visa, necessitating a trip to a neighboring country such as Laos. Others mention that, under certain conditions, it might be possible to apply from within Thailand if certain documentation and income proofs are provided. There’s a consensus that the user should verify the policies at their local immigration office.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.