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What are the nearest and easiest countries to visit for obtaining a Non-Immigrant O Visa from Bangkok?
I'm in Bangkok and need to leave the country to get a non-immigrant O Visa come back to Thailand and apply for a retirement visa. Where's the nearest and the easiest place to go?
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The user in Bangkok is seeking advice on the nearest and easiest countries to visit for obtaining a Non-Immigrant O Visa, which is a prerequisite for applying for a retirement visa in Thailand. Comments suggest that Laos and Cambodia are viable options, with Laos and Vietnam being noted for their straightforward visa application processes. Furthermore, upon returning to Thailand with the Non-O visa, the user can be eligible for a 12-month extension of stay.
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Graham ******
The visa you will come back with will be your "retirement" Non-O visa then by meeting the requirements you can get a 12 month extension of stay.
Noyahago *********
Or Cambodia
Noyahago *********
Laos
Jan ******************
Laos and Vietnam generally have fairly straightforward application processes and are commonly used for this purpose.
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