What are the steps to re-establish a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand and is a residence required?

Non-O Retirement Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Residence Requirements Visa Exempt Status Long-Term Residency

May 14, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’ve been following the group for some time and have been taking notes along the way for my situation – looking to re-establish a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand. I arrived in Thailand a few days ago with a 30-day visa exempt. I already have the required 800k in a Bangkok Bank account.

I’m trying to decide whether to do:

- one time 30-day extension of 30-day visa exempt > 90-day Non-O Retirement > 12-month extension

OR

- Jump ahead to 90-day Non-O Retirement > 12-month extension

I’m looking but currently do not have a residence yet in Bangkok. Is having a residence required before processing “One Time Extension of 30-day visa exempt” or “90-day Non-O Retirement”?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on how to proceed with obtaining a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand after arriving on a 30-day visa exempt. They have the required funds and are considering whether to extend their 30-day visa first or directly apply for a 90-day Non-O Retirement visa. Comments indicate that proof of residence is necessary for the Non-O visa but not for extending the initial 30-day visa.

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Dean ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all for the valuable info. Is there a time frame when I should apply for a 30-day extension of the 30-day visa exempt (in Bangkok)?

3 years ago

Dean ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you for your help with this.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Dean *******

, no specific time frame. you can apply for it anytime now until the last day. fo that, you will go to IT Square Laksi Plaza, where the temporary office is.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

Proof of a long-term contract of residence is one of the requirements for an in-country Non-O based on retirement in Bangkok.

You don't need that for a 30days tourism extension.

3 years ago

Colleen *********

@Ellie ******

would a letter from my hotel suffice do you think? Not everyone on a non o would be renting a condo? If I paid for 3months or whatever in my usual hotel I wonder if that would work

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Colleen ********

Check the requirement for in-country Non-O being over 50 in Bangkok. If you have any questions about this document, you need to contact Chaengwattna.

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3 years ago

Colleen *********

@Ellie ******

thank you. Will do.

3 years ago

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Colleen *********

Tod *********

@Colleen ********

I've had people denied Non-O's because they didn't have a letter from their hotel stating they were a long stay guest.

and while everyone doesn't rent condos long term IF you're gonna use a hotel address you're gonna need a letter from them saying you are a long stay guest.

3 years ago

Colleen *********

@Tod ********

ok.. think that's possible. Thanks tod for the info

3 years ago

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Colleen *********

Ellie *******

@Colleen ********

If you mean the letter from the hotel saying you are staying with them, it wouldn't work. You may need a contract with the hotel (changeable). You need to go to CW and check the detail about that part.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

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Can I apply for a retirement visa (Non-O) in Thailand after arriving on the 30-day visa exemption?

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