What are the requirements for obtaining a Non-Immigrant O Visa in Thailand after a Visa Exempt entry?

Good morning all.

I posted a few weeks back to ask for guidance on moving from a Visa Exempt entry to a Non-Immigrant O Visa (to be obtained in Thailand), then moving to a 1 year extension based on retirement

Robert advised to visit the local Immigration Office and ask for requirements.

I did this, and partner and I today submitted our applications for the Non-Immigrant O Visa (1st stage) and I thought I would share my experience and of course thank Robert for his advice and along with his colleagues, thank him for providing a well-run and helpful Facebook group – THANK YOU !

In the interests of sharing my experience with you, I have done so below - so only worth reading if you have similar requirement.

Cheers !

REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION FORM

2x original completed application form TM87, including passport photo on each application form

PASSPORTS

Original Passport

Copy of main passport pages where photo and passport number are shown

Copy of page from passport showing Visa exempt entry and TM6 departure card

FUNDS

Original Thank Bank Account Book

Copy of Thai Bank Account Book showing 800,000bht (+) for 2+ months

Letter from bank confirming account held with them

Evidence from bank confirming that 800,000bht (+) of account originated from outside of Thailand.

(For info we have Bangkok Bank accounts (branch next to Market Village) and the provision of info was quick; Immigration advised that this was valid for calendar days)

RESIDENCE

Copy of Landlord's ID Card

Copy of Landlord's Blue Book

Copy of Blue book for the condo I rent

Evidence that condo is owned by landlord

Hand drawn map of where condo is located

PAYMENT

2000bht

COPIES

2 copies of all evidence with each page signed in the bottom right hand corner

AT HUA HIM MAIN IMMIGRATION

If needed both photo copy and passport photo service is available (with charge) on ground floor to right of reception

Visa Service is located upstairs with entrance at front and centre of building

When arriving the “Triage Desk” asked what service was needed, checked passport and allocated a ticket with number

Partner and I arrived on 19 March 2019 at 09.00, and we were

seen within 5 minutes.

We were asked for our telephone numbers, given receipts, return of our passports and bank books and advised Visas to be picked up on 11 April, 2 days before current Visa Exempt permission expires