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What are the requirements and steps for obtaining a NON-O visa in Thailand?

Dec 16, 2025
17 hours ago
Michel ********
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Hi guys, I just got my non-o 3 month visa application approved this morning in Laos. It took less than 4 business days. And they accepted a letter certifying my retirement income from my pension fund, as the canadian embassy does no longer produces income certificates. I also had documents showing I had more than 800 000 thb in a bank account in Canada but I didn't need to show it. So it was easier than expected. Thanks to all of you who gave me sound advices.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their experience getting a NON-O 3-month visa approved in Laos in under 4 business days, utilizing a letter certifying retirement income due to the Canadian embassy ceasing the issuance of income certificates. Despite having documentation showing 800,000 THB in a Canadian bank, it was not required for the visa approval. Users in the comments reminded that after the initial 90 days, a one-year permit is necessary, which varies in requirements from the visa application. Additional inquiries were made about health insurance and specifics regarding required documentation.
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Mike ************
Letter from your pension fund? Was it in english?
Philippe *********
Did they ask for health insurrance?

If I show bank statements for the last 3 months with 40 K cad$ and letter from the bank that tell current exchange for us$ Could be ok?
Martyn *******
Well done you enjoy your retirement ๐Ÿ˜‰
Yo***
Good for you. Just for your reference only. You got a visa, only for 90 days. so after that, you need permit of stay for one year from your local immigration in Thailand. Visa is issued from Foreign affair department, and extension of stay permit is issued by local immigration. Issuers are different and different requirements. maybe, when you extend, your local immigration requires 800,000 THB in Thai bank account. and maybe they do not accept your letter for pension funds in your country..
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