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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?

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Jun 24, 2025

3 days 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 user inquires about the validity of their 90-day Non-O visa after leaving Thailand, and whether it is best to enter on a 60-day visa exempt stamp and proceed with their financial arrangements for a 12-month extension. Various community comments clarify that the visa is typically invalidated by leaving Thailand unless a re-entry permit was obtained, implying that the user would need to start the Non-O visa application process again upon return. Suggestions emphasize entering with a visa exempt stamp and then applying for the Non-O visa locally, highlighting the importance of understanding visa processes and banking requirements for expats.

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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!

2 days ago

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

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

2 days 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

2 days 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.

2 days 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

2 days 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.

2 days ago

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Thomas *******

Bob **********

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

3 days 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.

3 days ago

Erick ********

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

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days ago

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Thomas *******

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