What are the key steps and timeline for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand from Ireland?

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I will be applying for the Non O retirement visa from Ireland. I know that gives me 90 days when I get to Thailand to apply for 1 year extension.
Is there a timescale on the non O. 
I am planning on retiring next April.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The Non-O retirement visa allows entry into Thailand with a valid stamp for 90 days. Applicants are advised to apply about a month before their intended travel date for efficient processing, particularly through the eVisa system from the London embassy. Upon arrival, one must promptly obtain necessary registration documents, including a TM30 and a certificate of residence, to facilitate opening a local bank account. It's crucial to note that funds must be 'seasoned' for at least 2 months in a Thai bank before applying for the 1-year extension, effectively reducing the timeline for preparing for this application to about 30 days.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

It doesn't give you 90 days to apply for the 1 year extension as your funds must season for 2 months in a Thai Bank before applying for the one year extension, so really you only have 30 days to get your funds over here.

Shoaib ****** · Answer

Well done

Henrik ***** · Answer

Embassy website.

Bobby ***** · Answer

Thank you all

Great help

Bob ********** · Answer

Apply February or March

Graham ****** · Answer

Arrive with your Non-O, get a TM30 from your landlord/hotel, get a Thai sim registered against your passport, get a certificate of residence from Immigration using your TM30 then use these along with your passport and Non-O to open a bank account. Ideally do this in the first week or 10 days to enable you to transfer the 800k which needs to "season" for 2 months prior to applying for your 12 month extension at Immigration in the province where your latest TM30 is filed.

Paul ************* · Answer

I have just had my email. Come back with an approval for my 90 days.

In total. I applied on the second

Of september although they did pathway through this time, request to see my Thai version of my marriage licence.

Because I sent the official English translation one would stamp. But they do not accept which obviously added a few more days on as someone else has mentioned, it is stamped valid from today's

Date for 3 months but lucky for me, I go to live there. Next month. To sort out  the marriage visa for the year   i wish you all the best.I'm getting yours

Stuart ********* · Answer

For Ireland it’s handled via the evisa system through the London embassy. Typical turnaround times from there are 3-5 days if you have the right documents.

On issue the visa would be valid for 90 days - meaning you have 90 days to enter Thailand.

On arrival you’d be given a stamp for 90 days.

I’d say apply about 1 month before and that should be alright for you.

What are the key steps and timeline for applying for a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand from Ireland?

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