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What are the validity and duration rules for a 90-day Non-O visa in Thailand?

Mar 11, 2025
23 days ago
Tom ********
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I have just received my 90day Non-O visa.It states that it is valid from (today )10 March until 7June.I travel on 2 April ,so does that mean I dont get the full 90days ,or do i get the 90days from the time I arrive there.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The 90-day validity period of the Non-O visa begins when you first enter Thailand, not from the date the visa is issued. You must enter Thailand by the expiration date of June 7th to receive the full 90 days upon your arrival, which means if you arrive on April 2nd, your 90 days will start then.
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Ben *******
Your first 90 day report is from when you arrive in the country. If retirement visa is technically 15 months. It's the 90 days plus your 12 month visa.
Tom ********
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Thanks everyone for their comments
Colin *********
O-visa, give you 90days (3months) to enter Thailand, when you land in Thailand you get 90days (3months )when you show your e-visa to immigration control, then on the last month of the visa you can get an extension (one year if you qualify for it),so if you don't show your (o-visa which is not stamped in your passport now ) e,g, e-visa, you'll get a 60days visa exemption stamp, so what did you do at immigration control centre??,,,
Tom ********
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@Colin ********
Thank you for your precise reply.I will definitely produce my e-visa at Immigration on Arrival
Graeme ******
Your visa has to be used within the 3 month period. Your 90 days will start at the point you enter thailand in April
Lynnette *******
Visa is issued and you must use it to enter before June 7th. You then get the 90 days duration of stay.
Rob *****
I thought Tom said his visa is valid until June 7th (expires on that day).. but you say Brandon that he must "enter" by June 7th (valid from that day) ?
Kamarhl *********
@Rob ****
if anyone knows, it's Brandon Thurkettle
Nongnuch ********
@Rob ****
7th of June is the last day he can enter using the visa, and gets stamped a stay permit of 90 days
Rob *****
@Nongnuch *******
Than you kindly Nongnuch, that explains it perfectly.

P.S...Am I correct, when I lived in Thailand (23 yrs.) I remember a garden resort with the same name as yourself 555!
Brandon ************
The 90 days begins from the day you arrive. The expiration date (7 June) is the day you must enter Thailand by, in order to receive your 90 days.
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