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What are the steps to apply for a Non Immigrant O visa for retirement in Thailand after entering on a visa exempt?

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Sep 5, 2023

3 years ago

Peter ********

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Further to my previous post can someone let me know my next step to apply for a Non Immigrant O visa for retirement. I have just re entered Thailand on a 30 day visa exempt and after 2 visits to immigration in Chiang Mai I haven't progressed any further. First time given forms which included TM47 to fill out. I don't believe this is correct as one of the questions relates to living in Thailand for 90 days or more. Second visit I was told I needed to leave the country for which I replied I have just returned for the purpose of this Visa. This advise was given by the volunteers at Immigration which I believe is incorrect. Can someone guide me on my next step please. Previously on an OA and now wishing to change to O for retirement.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking guidance on how to apply for a Non Immigrant O visa for retirement after recently entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption. They have faced challenges during two visits to the Chiang Mai immigration office, receiving unclear advice regarding the required forms and whether they need to leave the country. Comments from other users recommend ensuring that the user has all the necessary documents, asking for specifics about the Non-O retirement visa, and considering applying for a 30-day tourism extension if not enough days are remaining on their visa exemption.

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Ellie *******

IF you don't have enough remaining days, you can apply for 30 days tourism extension first, then apply for an in-country initial Non-O visa.

3 years ago

Ian ********

That is the handout from CM immigration

3 years ago

Peter ********

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@Ian *******

thank you

3 years ago

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Peter ********

Ellie *******

You need to go to get a handout (or take a photo) of the requirements at the CM office. You may need to ask specifically "for issuing a new visa Non-O retirement".

Get all requirements documents sorted and go to the office again to apply for an initial in-country Non-O visa based on being over 50. You need to apply for it you still have 21 days or more with your stamp.

This is a brief summary of an in-country visa and 1 year extension process.

3 years ago

Peter ********

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sorry to bother you Ellie, would you have a copy of a TM 87 form having trouble finding or downloading one.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Peter *******

, This is the download link to the TM87 file (Word version) on the Immigration Bureau HQ website download section.

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3 years ago

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Ellie *******

This is the general requirements list of in-country Non-O retirement by the Immigration Bureau HQ. You can get a rough idea of what you need. But you need to check the Chiang Mai list as they have a specific version.

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/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf

3 years ago

Peter ********

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@Ellie ******

thank you. will try and download a TM 87 form. everything else I believe I have.

3 years ago

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Peter ********

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