Hi all, UK passport holder previously working in Phuket. I’ve decided to retire so cancelled my business visa. Once cancelled, I left the country and have just re-entered Thailand after 4 days from Laos by air. I was stamped in for 60 days.
Can you help me with the following please…
1. If I extend a further 30 days, do I have enough time in that extention period to apply for a Non-O?
2. If I need more than the 30 days extention period to apply, at what point in my 60 days should I start the process?
3. Every month (various dates in each month) for over 12 months, I’ve been sending 65k funds via Wise to my Thai bank. Can I use this method on my first application?
4. If I can’t use the monthly 65k method on my first application, at what point does the 800k need to be in my Thai bank account?
Thanks in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, a UK passport holder who recently canceled their business visa to retire in Thailand, seeks guidance on applying for a Non-O visa after re-entering Thailand with a 60-day stamp. Key points include the need to have 14-21 days left on the initial stamp to apply for a Non-O visa, the requirement for 800,000 baht to be deposited in the bank two months prior to application, and clarification on using monthly transfers from abroad for visa qualification. Responses highlight the importance of timely actions regarding extensions and banking requirements.
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