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Is it possible to convert a tourist visa to a Non-O visa without leaving Thailand?
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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.
Dan *********
OPTodd can I go through a checklist of what needs doing next please?
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.
Guy ********
Correct !! You're right
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.
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.
Guy ********
I think you can get it in Vientiane, not sure.
Guy ********
Right ! That is what I did 4 years ago, I got my first retired visa in the Thai embassy in Paris.
Dan *********
OPThey told me yesterday I would need to travel outside Thailand to get first then come back to them after 90 days.
Robert *******
Possible, but depending on Immigration Office.
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