Hello, when you leave indefinitely, to be precise with no idea of possible return except to visit family. Should we apply for a visa before departure or after once on Thai soil within the 60 days of the tourist visa?
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Bonjour, quand on part pour une durée indéterminée, pour être plus précis sans idée d’un retour éventuel sauf pour rendre visite à la famille. Doit-on faire une demande de visa avant son départ ou après une fois sur le sol Thaïlandais dans le délai des 60 jours du visa touristique ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The question involves whether to apply for a Thai visa before leaving one's home country or after arriving in Thailand on a tourist visa. The responses suggest that it is possible to enter Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa and later extend it. It is also noted that if planning to stay long-term, applying for a specific visa, such as the Non-O retirement visa, before arriving can facilitate processes like opening a bank account and not requiring onward flight bookings.
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.