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

Non-O Visa Visa Exempt Thai immigration Retirement Visa Bank accounts in Thailand Visa extensions Re-entry permits

Jun 24, 2025

10 months ago

Thomas *******

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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?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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Roberto ******

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

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10 months ago

John **********

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!

10 months ago

Lee *************

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

10 months ago

John **********

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

10 months ago

Thomas *******

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@John *********

I fly tomorrow. I guess I can apply for a 90 day non-o and when it gets approved run up to laos and activate it. We're only about 45 minutes away.

10 months ago

John **********

@Thomas ******

you can't do that as you are meant to apply via the consulate in the country you are currently in AND remain in that country until the visa is issued. Once here go to your local immigration office and get the handout for applying for an in country Non-O

10 months ago

Thomas *******

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@John *********

went to Nong Khai immigration today and told me I can't change to a 90 day non-o in country. They said I have to go to Laos and get it there. I've seen other posts that mentioned Nong Khai immigration not doing what some of the other offices will do

10 months ago

John **********

@Thomas ******

not every office can do an in country Non-O visa, I don't know about that office. The other requirement is you have at least 15 days left on your current stamp (21 days in some places) but this shouldn't apply to you as you've not long entered.

10 months ago

Thomas *******

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@John *********

ok. Thanks for the heads up. I thought I saw a post in the past of someone doing it, good to find out I'm wrong before wasting money.

10 months ago

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Bob **********

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

10 months ago

Stephen ********

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.

10 months ago

Erick ********

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

10 months ago

Brandon ************

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.

10 months ago

Thomas *******

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@Brandon ***********

got the bank account open in April , so I'll just come in on an exempt entry and go from there.

10 months ago

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