What documents are required to change my tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant O visa in Chiang Mai?

Thailand Visa Rules Non-Immigrant O Visa Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant Visa Transition Visa Documentation Requirements TM30 Registration Bank Account Requirements for Visa Chiang Mai Expat Immigration Help

October 4, 2023

a year ago

Mohammed ******

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Good afternoon,

I am visiting Chiang Mai with tourist visa and I have only one month vacation. I want to change my visa to Non-immigrant O visa. I have some questions about the required documents:

1- Do I need a tenancy contract for one year or just TM30 registration receipt from a hotel room with one month period of stay?

2- is one month enough for the process to get the 90 days Non-immigrant O visa?

Thank you so much for your help

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking assistance on transitioning from a tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant O visa while in Chiang Mai. They inquire about the necessity of a tenancy contract versus a TM30 registration receipt, and whether one month suffices for the visa processing. Community responses highlight the importance of having a Thai bank account with a minimum deposit of 800,000 THB, along with the necessity of a rental agreement and TM30 paperwork. Users emphasize that one month can be a tight timeline and recommend contacting the local Immigration office for precise guidance.

Nongnuch ********

it is clear. If in doubt, ask the Immigration office near you. They might offer you a different option

a year ago

Mohammed ******

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@Nongnuch *******

Thank for your information, I really appreciate it.

a year ago

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Mohammed ******

Nongnuch ********

one month is only just enough if you manage to open a Thai bank account in the first few days and have a minimum of 15 working days (24 days) left on your "admitted stay" stamp. The requirements for a change from a visa-exempt or a Tourist Visa, to a 90-days Non-Imm-O retirement visa, are clear, and they require banked money (800.000.- THB or an income affidavit of monthly income of minimum 65.000.- THB) and a lease or rental contract. And of course a proper TM30. It is all listed on this pdf. document from Immigration:

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

a year ago

Mohammed ******

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@Nongnuch *******

many thanks for the information

a year ago

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Mohammed ******

Kool *******

The main requirement is that you have a Thai bank account in your name only, and that you have transferred bt800,000 into it from an overseas source. If you don't have this then nothing else matters.

a year ago

Mohammed ******

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@Kool ******

Thank so much for your valuable information

a year ago

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Mohammed ******

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