What are the requirements for converting a tourist visa to a NON O retirement visa in Thailand?

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Mar 24, 2019

6 years ago

Chris ********

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Hello I need some clear advice.

My dad is getting confused with the retirement visa process.

We are just about to extend his tourist visa for 30 days because he did not have his money in the bank for long enough

So we will be now applying for the NON O. 

Can someone clearly let me know what paperwork we need to get together 

He has the 800,000 BAHT I get the money bit  but not the other paperwork. 

Does he also need 30 days left on a tourist visa to apply for a NON B?

Thank you in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To convert a tourist visa to a NON O retirement visa, your father will need specific documents along with his 800,000 THB in the bank. Required paperwork includes: proof the money comes from abroad (a letter from the bank), an updated bank book showing the balance, copies of all passport pages, 2 passport photos, a copy of the landlord's ID and blue book, and a filled-out visa application form. It's advisable that he has at least 15-21 days left on his tourist visa depending on the location to initiate this conversion.

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Tod *********

remember that Chiang Mai requires you to have 21 days or more left on your current stamp to start the conversion process to a Non-O visa.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Just to explain: It is possible to convert a Visa Exempt Entry or Tourist visa into a Non Immigrant O visa based on being over 50 years of age at some Immigration Offices inside Thailand. If you use the banked money option of minimum 800.000 Thb, you must have proof that this money comes in from abroad and there is no seasoning. This means as soon as the money is in the account your can apply for the conversion. The visa you get is valid for 90 days. If you like to stay longer than these 90 days you can apply after 60 days for the 1 year Extension of Stay based on being over 50 years of age. For this Extension of Stay the money needs to be 2 months prior application date in the bank and stay there for 3 months after application date and rest of the year not lower than 400.000 Thb. To stay long term in Thailand and arrived with visa exempt or tourist visa, you go trough 2 different applications with different requirements.

6 years ago

David **********

Non0 based on being over 50, copies of all the pages in his passport,

Letter from the bank confirming the money came from overseas.

Also an updated copy of his bank book updated on the day he applies,

2 passport photos,

Copy of landlords id and blue book.

The visa application filled in,.

Which Immigration office is he going too?

6 years ago

David **********

@Steve ******

OK My bad, thanks for the correction

6 years ago

Steve *******

David Mcmillan No. It's seasoned as you stated but seasoning is only for the yearly extention of stay not the Non Imm O visa.

6 years ago

Robert *******

@David *********

No, you can put the money in the account in the morning and apply in the afternoon. There is no and never been a seasoning of money for a conversion from Visa Exempt Entry or Tourist Visa into the Non Immigrant O visa based on being over 50 years of age at Immigration Office.

6 years ago

David **********

@Steve ******

So it's only seasoned for 30 days like the old rules

6 years ago

Robert *******

David Mcmillan Different requirements for different things all mixed up in one comment. But I like the second reply get a handout on requirements from Immigration. Please do not add more requirements with editing your comment.

6 years ago

Steve *******

@David *********

Incorrect. The money does NOT need to be seasoned for the Non Imm O visa based on being over 50, seasoning is for the yearly extention of stay.

6 years ago

David **********

@Chris *******

OK you will need the above, but go in and double check, you can get a handout on requirements there.

6 years ago

Chris ********

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@David *********

Chiang mai

6 years ago

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Robert *******

In Bangkok it is 15 days left on his stay, Chang Mai 21 days and other offices can have different days or are not allowed to convert a Tourist visa into a Non Immigrant O visa. There is no seasoning of money required for a conversion, the money must come from abroad. Best is to visit your local Immigration Office, ask if conversion is possible there and the hand out with requirements.

6 years ago

Chris ********

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@Robert ******

thank you for your good advice

6 years ago

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