What are my options for obtaining a 90 day Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand after turning 50?

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I just turned 50 in March. I have been putting the required 65k in my Thai bank for the last 6 months. My 30 day extension ends in 2 weeks.
What are my options to get a 90 day Non-Immigrant O visa in a neighboring country??
Thanks for the help..

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on how to obtain a 90 day Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand after turning 50, having deposited the required 65,000 baht into a Thai bank account for the past 6 months. Suggestions include checking local immigration offices for application possibilities, exploring entry options through neighboring countries, and ensuring proper documentation, particularly regarding proof of income and personal identification. Several comments emphasize the importance of being well-prepared with documentation and the potential of the Phuket immigration office.

Zach ******* · Answer

Thanks again for your help.. 🙏

Tod ********* · Answer

[mention redacted], I see a visit to the Phuket Immigration office in your near future. I don't think you're gonna get the answers you want from anywhere else BUT them.

Zach ******* · Answer

The 65k is not from a pension. It is from 2 apartment rentals I have in my home country.

Is this a problem??

Wayne ********** · Answer

I got my "O" at Vientiane no problem.  Had the paperwork, and my Thai wife with me.  Just looked at my wife, didn't bother talking with her at all just said ALL GOOD...Come back tomorrow..  I never started having any problems until I used a visa service to get my first 12 month extension.  They did it at Roi Et, even though they knew, and had my BKK condo lease agreements address etc...They did two subsequent 90 day reports then stopped providing them.  Only found out about the Roi Et registration when I went to CW to do a 90 day report.

Reiner ********* · Answer

You need to be registered before, copy of renting contract  ( with copy of ID card of the owner , same as for the registration ) or  leasing registry from the land office,

Copy pages passport, of the visa , departure card , 2 pictures.

You can let check it from the very helpful. And friendly volunteers there.

Reiner ********* · Answer

If you have more then 15 days  , the office in phuket town is easy then for you....as it is the first time ...the 65 k  is not important.they just want to know where it comes from, means a letter of ..or put 800 k on an account and get a letter from the bank.....you will get the non o for sure

Tod ********* · Answer

Did you already burn your two 30 day visa exempt entries by land this year? If you didn't you could bounce out and back to get a new 30 day visa exempt entry and then apply for the in country 90 day Non-O at the immigration office.

There are reports that you can get the 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement) in Penang Malaysia, however I read conflicting reports on whether they will accept proof of monthly income by transfer or want you to show the 800K baht banked (sorry about that).

Tod ********* · Answer

I would swing by the Phuket Immigration office and see how many days they require you have left on your 30 day visa exempt or 60 day tourist visa entry or a 30 day extension on one of those.

AND check to see how many months they require you to show international transfers of at least 65K baht into a thai bank account in your name only to get the in country 90 day Non-O visa

Tod ********* · Answer

Sadly it is harder and harder to get a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 in nearby countries.

Where are you in thailand? There could be a chance that you can get a 90 day Non-O visa from the immigration office in your area.

What are my options for obtaining a 90 day Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand after turning 50?

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