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What are the requirements and process for applying for a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand?

Nov 5, 2022
3 years ago
Meno *****
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Re: Non-O Retirement Visa Requirements

Would anyone have a link or list of documents required to apply for the Non-O Retirement Visa please?

It seems so straightforward, but so difficult to search on the internet for reliable information ๐Ÿ™„
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The post discusses the difficulties in finding reliable information regarding the required documents for the Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand. Several commenters suggest checking the embassy's website, local immigration offices, and specific RTE websites for accurate information, noting that requirements may vary by location. Sharing links to pertinent websites and emphasizing the importance of being patient during the application process, the conversation provides insights on the possible necessity of additional documents and the reentry permit related to this visa.
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Kuu *****
hope you already have your required information
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Robert ******
If you are applying in Thailand contact your local immigration office. Be very specific about the type of non o visa you want. Each office appears to have slightly different requirements. This is from Phuket town immigration on Friday. Slightly different from Patong. Have no expectations that you will get your visa on the first visit. Inevitably they will ask for some random document that they haven't asked for before. Try and be patient, not easy I know. Don't argue, a waste of your time and energy you won't win.
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Meno *****
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@Robert *****
... Hi Robert, what is the,

"Copy of Receipt of Notification" document of?

Home?

90 day reporting?

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Also, according to the link above & here:

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Since all the other Non-O immigrant applications requires a passport valid for at least 60 months... I'm guessing it would be the same for this retirement visa too... Any experience?

...Mine just got under 6 months validity ๐Ÿ™„

Once the Non-O via is approved, I'm assuming this would be for a 90 day stay, is it possible to leave the country, without this visa expiring, before applying for the 1 year extension of this visa?
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@Meno ****
I believe it's 1000thb, definitely at Phuket town immigration. I belive also at airport but I've never done it.
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TM30 notification of address.

Re passport no experience or knowledge on that, sorry

Re leaving country, yes but you will need a re-entry permit to keep the visa live. Initial 90 days then can be extended for one year anytime after 45 days
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Meno *****
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@Robert *****
... thanks again ๐Ÿ™

Any ideas on the cost of re entry on the visa?

And where to get it? Any land or airport immigration?
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Meno *****
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@Robert *****
... The form is just what I was looking for ๐Ÿ™ thanks...

I didn't know that it can be done in Patong office ๐Ÿ‘
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@Meno ****
I don't know for certain you can do it in Patong.

Re my comment about random documents, went today and they couldn't find any issues with any of my documents as per the list. So they sent me to get 2 copies of my receipt....
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Meno *****
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... Oddly, it doesn't have for non-O retirement visa... Only for marriage & a few other ones... ???
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Steve *******
Check you local RTE website for requirements. They can vary slightly from Country to Country.
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Sophie *********
Embassy's website has all the requisite information.
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