What are the procedures for 90-day reporting and converting a Non-O visa to a retirement visa in Thailand?

July 29, 2024
2 months ago
Chan ******
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Dear all,

Wiil any one knows :

1 When is the fastest date can do the 90 days report before it expire?

2 When is the fastest date can change the 90 days non o visa (before it expire) to 1 year retirement visa?

3 For getting the retirement visa, should fill it which form?

4 Any requirement difference between applying 90 days non o visa and 1 year retirement visa?

Thank you.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
This post discusses the processes related to 90-day reporting and changing a Non-O visa to a retirement extension in Thailand. It clarifies that a 90-day report can be submitted 15 days before its due date. The term "1-year retirement visa" is misleading, as the correct procedure is to apply for a 1-year extension instead, which can be done within certain time frames related to the end of the initial Non-O visa. The necessary application form for the retirement extension is TM7, with additional forms depending on the immigration office. Requirements may vary based on location, so it's advised to check with the local immigration office for the latest information.
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Ellie *******
Let's clear terminology first. Once you apply for the initial Non-O visa based on retirement, it gives you 90-day entry (or initial admitted to stay) stamp. After that, you will apply for a 1-year extension of stay based on retirement/being over 50, <- this is not a visa anymore, it is an extension.

Q. 1 When is the fastest date can do the 90 days report before it expire?

-> If you know the due date, 15 days before is the earliest day you can submit a 90-day report online or in person at the local immigration office. (The last day you can do a 90-day report without any issue is 7 days before the due date for online reporting, 7 days AFTER for reporting in person. )

Q2 When is the fastest date can change the 90 days non o visa (before it expire) to 1 year retirement visa?

-> You cannot change 90 days Non-O visa to a "1-year retirement visa". You can apply for a 1-year extension based on retirement instead. Some offices including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and some others accept a 1-year extension when your current stamp remains 45 days or less. Other offices let you apply for a 1-year extension when it's 30 days or less.

Q3 For getting the retirement visa, should fill it which form?

-> Application form is TM7, and there are some more forms you have to fill out depending the office you use.

Q4 Any requirement difference between applying 90 days non o visa and 1 year retirement visa?

-> Differences may depend on where you applied for an initial visa and where you will apply for a 1-year extension. Anyway, you need to go to your local immigration office to get the latest handout for requirements for an extension based on retirement.

Here is general information for a 1-year extension based on retirement. Your office may have its own requirements. you need to get their specific version.
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@Can *******
you can post on a group related to where you live in thailand and ask

this is the VISA advice group and opening a bank account is not a visa question
Chan ******
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@Ellie ******
thank you so much, very detail
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