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What are the processing times for the non-immigrant O retirement visa application for Americans?
For Americans…applying for non-immigrant O retirement visa. How long from the time you apply online to the time of an in person interview? And from the day of interview to the time of acceptance?(or denial). And then one would have 90 days from that day of acceptance to arrive in Thailand? Thanks!
Answer summary
The application for a non-immigrant O retirement visa typically does not require an in-person interview, which can expedite the process. The exact processing time can vary, and applicants are advised to check their embassy's website for estimated times once all documents are in order. Once approved, the visa allows 90 days for entry into Thailand.
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Wannikea *********
Applying from where?
Jim *******
@Wannikea ********
Me, applying from Japan. Permanent resident.
Stan ******
OP
Bob **********
The visa is valid for 90 days enter before and be stamped in for 90 days open a bank account and get your 800k in at least 2 months before applying for your yearly extension
Tony **********
Your embassy website should tell you the estimate processing time if your docs are in order. No interview.
Brandon ************
There is no interview.
Jim *******
@Brandon ***********
Hi Brandon, I applied for O visa on june 22. If it is 10 business days, it may be approved after I am already in Thai (July 3) on visa exemption. Do I have to exit Thai and return on that O visa (even if it the same day in and out flight to Singapore) or I can print it out and use with Immigration without exiting Thailand?The application requested eTicket to be attached.
Brandon ************
@Jim ******
you cannot use it in Thailand. You can only use it when entering. And if the embassy finds you went to Thailand they will cancel your application as you're required to remain inside the jurisdiction of the embassy during the entire application process.Jim *******
@Brandon ***********
Thank you, Brandon. If my O visa is not in email by July 1. 2025. (7 business days since submitted, 23. June 2025) then I will have to change my flight to Thai to allow for more days. It will cost me 145 AUD (that leg of the ticket is 455 AUD). Even that may be better than applying again ("Have you applied for visa before" and explaining why).
Richard ********
@Brandon ***********
If everything is in order the turn around is very quick. No interview.Stan ******
OP@Brandon ***********
really?! Even better, saves time! 🙂
Mike ********
@Stan *****
around 10 business daysActivity
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