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Should I apply for a non-O retirement visa or do a visa run for my 4-month stay in Thailand?
Oct 2, 2025
2 months ago
Colin ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
A user from England is planning to visit Thailand for about 4 months starting at the end of December and is considering whether to apply for a Non-O retirement visa or take a short trip abroad (border bounce) to extend their stay. Comments indicate that a Non-O visa cannot be extended for just one month, but can allow for a one-year extension. For a four-month stay, it may be advisable to obtain a Non-O visa and then do a border bounce. Alternatively, a user suggested using 60-day visa-exempt entries with a short trip to Laos or Cambodia to meet the duration needed.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
