This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

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

Dean ********

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”?

718

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

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.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Retirement Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

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

Reply to

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.

******************************************************************

3 years ago

Colleen *********

@Ellie ******

thank you. Will do.

3 years ago

Reply to

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

Reply to

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

Reply to

Ellie *******

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

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

16 comments