Is it possible to convert a tourist visa to a Non-O visa without leaving Thailand?

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Sep 26, 2017

7 years ago

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Possible or not question for you all?  

“ to convert tourist to non -O without leaving the country?”

Can we discuss?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Converting a tourist visa to a Non-O visa while remaining in Thailand can be possible, but it largely depends on the specific immigration office's policies. Some offices may require individuals to leave the country to apply for the Non-O visa at a Thai consulate. Successful cases typically involve applicants meeting certain criteria, such as being over 50, married to a Thai national, or being a dependent of someone legally working in Thailand. Processing times can vary between 14 days to a month, and some paperwork might need to be sent to Bangkok for approval.

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Tod *********

Many immigration offices will tell you they can't do it and instead send you out of the country to a thai consulate to get a 90 day Non-0. Some immigration offices weren't allow to issue them for a while (Jomtien) at all. instead you had to go to bangkok to get it done. But last I heard Jomtien can do it again.

7 years ago

Dan *********

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Todd can I go through a checklist of what needs doing next please?

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Tod *********

The people who I have seen successfully apply for an in country 90 day Non-O did so for the following reasons; over 50 (retirement), married to a thai, raising children, being the dependent of someone legally working here and volunteering for an NGO or foundation.

7 years ago

Guy ********

Correct !! You're right

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Totally possible. depending on your immigration office it can take from 14 days to a month. Some immigration offices have to send the paperwork to bangkok to get them approved.

7 years ago

Guy ********

Yes it is possible I said to you before, just to have a proof you can afford to live in Thailand without working here.

7 years ago

Guy ********

I think you can get it in Vientiane, not sure.

7 years ago

Guy ********

Right ! That is what I did 4 years ago, I got my first retired visa in the Thai embassy in Paris.

7 years ago

Dan *********

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