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What are the requirements for applying for a 3-month Non-O visa in the UK for retirement in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Visa Requirements Expats in Thailand Thai Visa Policy Visa Application Process

Mark ************

asked May 15, 2022

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Just when I think that I’ve sussed the rules, I’m stumped again.

I am back in the UK for a short time and want to apply for the 3 month non-O visa so that I can extend to the 1 year retirement visa when I’m back in Thailand.

However, looking at the web site it appears that I have to be married to a Thai to get this!

I already have a Condo and Thai bank account, what more do I have to do?

Has the policy changed again for visa’s?

Answer summary

The post discusses the challenges of applying for a 3-month Non-O visa from the UK in order to transition to a 1-year retirement visa in Thailand. The original poster is confused about requirements, particularly the need for marriage to a Thai national. Comments suggest that having a condo and Thai bank account is not sufficient for the visa application, and recommend obtaining a single entry tourist visa first, applying for the Non-O visa in Thailand itself, and then moving towards the retirement visa.

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Tod *********

Sadly

@Mark ***********

the fact you have a condo/bank account here cuts no ice visa/extension wise.

BUT

now that people pointed out the requirements to get that 90 day Non-O issued in the UK before you come here I'd say you're way better off just getting a single entry tourist visa from the consulate comin' here, getting the 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only and applying for a 90 day Non-O visa IN-COUNTRY (doesn't require any insurance at all) for 2000baht and then after that getting the year extension 2 months later for 1900baht

4 years ago

Brook ********

Don’t apply for the retirement visa from abroad.

Do it in country.

Preserve your options.

4 years ago

Bim *******

I have just successfully applied for a Non O based for the reason of retirement in the UK and none of questions was about whether I was married to a Thai. The drop down menu asks the reason for the Non O, retirement and marriage are two. Make sure you choose the correct one. It did ask me for the address I am staying in Thailand.

4 years ago