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What is a Letter of Qualification Endorsement from the Thailand Board of Investment, and how does it affect Non-O visa applications?

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Feb 4, 2025

a year ago

Scott ******

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Edit:  See screenshots in my comments below for the correct information.

I'm on the Thai E-visa website completing an application for a Non-O visa.

I've attached a few screenshots of the key parts of the application.

What is a Letter of qualification endorsement issued from Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), how do I get one, and what difference does it make if I'm applying for a retirement visa and have no intention to work?  A bank statement I could understand. This? ???

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The post discusses the confusion surrounding the Letter of Qualification Endorsement from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) while applying for a Non-O visa. The user is unclear about the necessity of this document, especially since they are applying for a retirement visa and do not intend to work. Comments indicate that the user may have selected the wrong visa type and offer practical advice about the e-visa application process.

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Scott ******

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One more comment: The e-visa website times out relatively quickly. I recommend you click Save (bottom of each page) often ;)

a year ago

Stuart *********

a year ago

Scott ******

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Thanks Stuart I appreciate the help :)

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Stuart *********

You’ve chosen LTR visa. That’s not the right option.

a year ago

Scott ******

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a year ago

Scott ******

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a year ago

Scott ******

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a year ago

Scott ******

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Here are a couple screenshots from the Thai E-Visa website which I believe are the correct choices for the Non-Immigrant (O) visa. Hope this helps someone in the future.

a year ago

Scott ******

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Thanks Stuart, you're right. I've stumbled onto the right section. I'll post another screenshot with the correct info in case it helps someone else in the future.

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How do I obtain the Letter of Qualification Endorsement from the BOI for my LTR Visa application while in my home country?

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