What are the requirements and procedure for obtaining a Non-O visa in Savannakhet based on retirement?

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Feb 10, 2019

6 years ago

Tod *********

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Paul Bush posted in another thread;

I had a one year extension in Thailand for my non o visa based on retirement from the UK. I lost it because I left Thailand without a re entry stamp. Now I'm here on a 30 day visa exempt entry. 

I would like to get an non o visa in Savannakhet and later get an extension for one year in Thailand based on retirement. 

What will be the procedure in Savannakhet and what are the requirements. 

I have a bankbook from a Thai bank no return ticket and I have a U K passport. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Paul Bush is inquiring about the procedure and requirements for obtaining a Non-O visa in Savannakhet, Thailand, based on retirement from the UK, after losing his previous extension due to not having a re-entry stamp. Commenters provide insights on necessary documentation, such as proof of funds, a medical certificate, and a police background check, as well as discussing options for obtaining the visa in-country versus externally.

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Bim *******

I was told by my local immigration office here in Nakhon Sawan that I have to obtain an O visa from outside the country if for retirement. Can anyone confirm if this is the case.

6 years ago

Bim *******

@Tod ********

thank you

6 years ago

Tod *********

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@Bim ******

that's the problem you can't go from a PE visa to a Non-O in country.. You can't go "visa to visa" (other than a tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant) in country.

6 years ago

Bim *******

@Tod ********

thank you. It's not from a 30 day but a 5 year PE visa.

6 years ago

Tod *********

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Not every immigration office can do the in country conversion from a 30 day visa exempt or 60 day tourist visa entry to a 90 day Non-O.

IF that's what they told you, AND that's the immigration office you use, that's what you're gonna hafta do. :/

6 years ago

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Tod *********

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I know that Penang will issue a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 with proof of 800K baht (or the equivalent) and no seasoning of the funds..

6 years ago

Paul *********

@T**

- thanks, maybe a trip south to Penang to see

@J**

might be in order.

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days in Penang over a day in CW any day.

6 years ago

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Paul *********

I'm also looking at doing non-0 (>50) at Savannakhet - I'm waiting on info / details for the exact requirements at Savannakhet [

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If they have the same 3month requirement for seasoning of money as Vientiane I'll be doing visa exempt / setv to non-0 (>50) in-country as

@T**

describes.

TBH - I'm slowly coming to the opinion that in-country non-0 maybe the way to go.

6 years ago

Tod *********

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@Pa**

WOW, that is harsh, when I got my 90 day Non-O from Vientiane I wasn't even 50 yet (49 and 10 months actually) but they knew I would BE 50 before the 90 days on the visa ran out so they issued it to me, AND I used my US bank account to show proof and that money was JUST put into the account, I don't think it was even seasoned a week.

Then again it was a LONG time ago.

6 years ago

Paul *********

SWD / Claudio sent me this picture on requirements at Vientiane (3months seasoning) seems a little harsh but there you go. I was waiting on info for Savannakhet from

@Amor****

6 years ago

Tod *********

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I do not know that either vientiane OR savannakhet want to see the money seasoned in an account. I think they just want to see it IN an account.

BUT

I can't be sure sorry.

@Amornrat *********

you run people to both Vientiane and Savannakhet, any ideas?

6 years ago

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Tod *********

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Proof of funds, a police background check and a medical certificate are required at both Vientiane AND Savannakhet to get a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement).

Why not go to your local immigration office and see if they can do the 90 day Non-O IN COUNTRY? Most offices can do it IF you have at least 15 days left on your current entry stamp (either a 30 day visa exempt entry, a 60 day tourist visa entry OR a 30 day extension on those)

6 years ago

Tod *********

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David Broadfoot yep, they need 21 days or more left on your stamp :O Bangkok needs 15 or more.

6 years ago

Paul ******

@Tod ********

thanks

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