Is my 90-day Non-O visa invalid if I leave Thailand, and should I switch to a 60-day visa exempt?

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I was in Thailand the month of April on a 90-day non-o, opened a bank account and returned to the U.S. House closed quicker than I expected and now I will return Thursday the 26th of June. The 90-day non-o still is not expired date wise, but once I left it was invalidated at that point, correct? Best just to come back on 60-day visa exempt and get my money seasoned and go straight into the 12-month extension?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The individual is seeking clarity about the status of their 90-day Non-O visa after leaving Thailand. Upon departure, the visa becomes invalid unless a re-entry permit was obtained prior. They are advised to re-enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt stamp. To apply for a 12-month extension, the individual must either convert their visa within Thailand after obtaining a new Non-O visa or follow the steps for applying at their local immigration office, depending on the visa type chosen.

Roberto ****** · Answer

I will be coming to Thailand with either a TR 60 day visa or just a 60 day exemption if the TR expires.

My question is since I already have a Thai bank account￼ and will season it for two months, can I just do the the retirement non-o  1 year visa at immigration or do I need to do two steps?

Get the 90 day non-o visa here or there, then have to get the 1 year extension. Seems that I can just skip the 90 day visa. Thanks

My brain hurts!

John ********** · Answer

Yes, needs to be stamped at immigration when leaving Thailand as multiple entry. This is the mistake lots make. This is why I say go to a proper Immigration office like onestop service bottom of Soi 6. There are so many people giving mixed advice that it pays to have someone who's dealing with this every day to make sure its done correctly! Also the Thai visa can and is very complicated!

Lee ************* · Answer

Did you get a re entry permit, if not you start all over again.

John ********** · Answer

If you come in visa exempt you have to apply for the 90 day Non-O visa at your local immigration office and only when down to the last 30 days of that will you apply for the 12 months extension of stay. Easier to get the Non-O before you come

Bob ********** · Answer

Get the non-o before you come Ang transfer the 800k at least 2 months before you apply for the 1 year extension

Stephen ******** · Answer

I'd say you can't extend something that has been invalidated by your departure. So you'll enter on a visa exempt stamp for 60 days, you can extend that once for an additional 30 days. If you want the long term visa again, you'll need to start the Non O process all over again.

Erick ******** · Answer

Correct.   Welcome to your new home.    I love living here.

Brandon ************ · Answer

If you already entered using that visa, it's no longer valid. If you purchased a re-entry permit before you left then your stamp in your passport is still alive, otherwise that was also made invalid when you left.

If you already have a Thai bank account you can convert from tourist to non-O inside Thailand. But if you don't already have a Thai bank account you need to get another non-O visa.

Is my 90-day Non-O visa invalid if I leave Thailand, and should I switch to a 60-day visa exempt?

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