Is the Non-immigrant O (retirement) visa the same when applying in my home country versus Thailand?

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May 30, 2021

3 years ago

Martin *******

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Is the Non-immigrant O (retirement) visa that I can apply for in my home country the same as the Non-immigrant O visa one can get in Thailand? Are the requirements to get an extension the same (800k at Thai bank, no health insurance required)?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Non-immigrant O visa, applicable for retirement, is similar whether applied for in your home country or in Thailand. Upon arrival, it is stamped for 90 days, and for a one-year extension, you must meet financial criteria, specifically having 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account for at least two months prior to application. Health insurance is required for entry (specifically a Covid-19 policy), but it is not necessary for extending the visa once in Thailand. Additionally, the Non-O visa can also be obtained if married to a Thai citizen or if supporting a Thai child.

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Richard *********

you can also get NON O for being married to a thai or supporting ur thai child

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Richard ********

the “O” in “Non-O” is short for “Other”. Other reasons you can get a non-O is:

- Married to a Thai national

-a trailing spouse to a foreigner

-raising half Thai children

-raising foreign children who are studying in Thailand

-Volunteering

Each type of Non-o has their own requirements, and not everyone is able to get all different types of Non-O

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Tod *********

A Non-O visa is a Non-O visa, inside or outside the country. It will get you stamped in for 90 days when you arrive, you need to meet the financial requirements (800K baht in a thai bank account for 2 months before you apply for the extension) to apply for a year extension.

At this time you will need BOTH the 100K USD covid specific policy AND the 40k/400 out/in-patient policy for the amount of time you're going to get stamped in for (90 days) as it is an ENTRY requirement BUT you don't need either to get the year extension.

What we see though rather than wanting to get that 40k/400k policy and enter on a non-O is people are comin' in on a visa exempt or tourist visa entry and then applying for the Non-O inside the country. That means they only need the covid policy to get in.

Either way works though. ..

3 years ago

Martin *******

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@Tod ********

thank you. Very clear and helpful.

3 years ago

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Martin *******

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