What are the requirements for applying for a Non O visa and extension in Thailand after entering on a tourist visa?

Dec 8, 2022
2 years ago
Russell *******
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Entering on tourist visa and will apply for Non O visa and 1 year visa extension at Chang Watthana. Looking for recent real world experience please.

Do they need the bank proof letter showing the funds came from overseas? I already have a Thai bank accounted that is funded.

Is any medical insurance proof required ?

[edit changed Visa type from Non OA to Non O.]
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When applying for a Non O visa and a 1-year extension after entering Thailand on a tourist visa, it is necessary to show proof of funds, specifically that these funds were sourced from overseas. Although having a Thai bank account is beneficial, it is essential to have documentation proving the funds' origins. Additionally, no medical insurance is required when applying for a Non O visa.
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Stuart *********
A non OA is only available from your home country, not within Thailand. You can apply for a Non O based on being over 50 - sometimes referred to as a “retirement visa “. You will need to show proof of funds from overseas. No insurance is required for a non O visa.
Russell *******
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@Stuart ********
What is considered acceptable as showing 'proof of fund from overseas'? Do the funds need to have been in your account 2 months prior?
Stuart *********
@Russell ******
it’s a two part process. The initial Non O visa (90 days) does not need “seasoning” of the funds - although your local office may insist. Most won’t.

When it’s time to get the year extension then funds need to have been in for 2 months. They also must stay in for 3 months after. The balance can’t go below 400k for the rest of the year and would need to be back to 800k two months prior to your next application.
Stuart *********
@Russell ******
offices may differ on what they consider as overseas funding. Usually if the bank transfer in shows as an overseas transfer then that’s good enough. If you used a service like Wise to transfer it it may show as a domestic transfer, in which case you’d need to get the bank to confirm it came from overseas.
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