What are the requirements for converting a 30-day entry exempt visa to a Non-O visa in Thailand for retirees over 50?

Feb 22, 2019
6 years ago
Mookie ****
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Hi.

Update from Udon Thani IM re conversion of Entry Exempt visa to Non-O visa.

Today I went to UT IM for conversion of 30 day entry exempt visa t0 Non-O 90 day visa for those over 50 and retired.

This office is authorized to do the conversion.

The following are the requirements for those seeking conversion to Non-O visa (90 days) when retired and over 50.

>50 yrs

Current valid passport

Entry exempt visa (30 days) with not less the 16 days to expiry. Application day is 0 day.

Departure card TM.6

Same day updated Thai bank book with at least 800K bath in own name in for past two months.

Original Thai Bank book

Same day certified letter from Thai Bank.

Two (2) color photos (4x5 cm)

Residence Book

ID of home owner

ID of renter.

Hope this helps.
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The user provides an update on the conversion process from a 30-day entry exempt visa to a Non-O visa (90 days) for individuals over 50 and retired. The Udon Thani Immigration office is authorized to carry out this process. Key requirements include being over 50 years old, possessing a current valid passport, having an entry exempt visa with at least 16 days until expiry, a TM.6 departure card, a Thai bank book showing at least 800,000 THB for the past two months, a certified letter from the bank, two color photos, and evidence of residency.
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Tod *********
Glad you can do the conversion there (y)

Good Luck :)
Dana *******
-30 days of expiration of Non-O : applied for "1-year-extension-based on-Retirement". Same documents, but only 1 bundle, not two.
Aba ******
Dana *******
Did exactly the same in Chonburi (Pattaya/Jomtien).. Same same !
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