What is the procedure to change from Visa Waiver to Non-O Retirement Visa and how do I request a 12-month extension before my 90 days expires?

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Hi, have got separate questions, that seem related but aren't - it is for different cases - basically one post for 2 queries for different people;  Please note: all other requirements ( Bank, TM 30 etc) are in order. just need to know the actual practical way to do it with all documents in standing order: 
#1: could someone kindly outline again the procedure for  "change of status" from Visa Waiver 60 days - to Non-O (retirement) to be submitted at Chaeng Wattana (BKK) within at least 20 days from expiration from current stamp.  What we've got as info is this: https://www.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/9.FOR-RETIREMENT-PURPOSES-50-YEARS-OLD-NON-O.pdf  - Where is the actual application form on the Immigration Website? and does one need to submit a Queue Online appointment request too... https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/home_en/  - do we follow this? 
#2: before expiration of the 90 days , what is the timeframe necessary  to request the 12 months extension of stay ( Retirement) is to be done - one week / 7 working days sufficient? 
 Thanks much .

Ask Thailand · Answer

To change from a Visa Waiver (60 days) to a Non-O (Retirement) visa at the Chaeng Wattana office in Bangkok, first ensure that all documents, including financial evidence and the TM30 form, are in order. You are actually applying for an in-country Non-O visa rather than changing status. Use form TM87 for the application, which should be completed within 15 days of your current visa's expiration. After paying the 2000 baht fee, you will receive a receipt to return in two weeks to obtain your new visa and a 90-day stamp. For a 12-month extension of stay, it is recommended to apply for it when you have 45 days or less remaining on your 90-day visa. This process can be completed at the Chaeng Wattana office in Section L-1 for a fee of 1900 baht.

Bob ********** · Answer

Do t forget the financial requirements

Tod ********* · Answer

You aren't "changing the status" to anything, you're not here on any visa, you're here free stamp entry, you would be applying for an in country 90 day Non-O visa for 2000baht using form TM87 application for visa

Go out to Chaengwattana get the hand out listing the requirements for the in country Non-O visa from Section C-1

get the documents, copies, bank letter, lease, TM30, land lord i/d house book etc together

Go apply when you have a minimum of 15 days left on your current 60 day visa exempt, pay the 2000baht, get a receipt that says to come back in 2 weeks, on that date go back to Section C-1 and get the Non-O visa and a new 90 day stamp inked in

THEN you wait until you have 45 days or less left on the 90 day stamp you got and go back to Chaengwattana with all new documentation and apply for a year extension of stay in Section L-1 for 1900baht. It will be issued on the spot and you get the passport with the year extension in it

Make an appointment is fine, for Section C-1 to apply for the visa, and then when you go to apply for the year extension in Section L-1

What is the procedure to change from Visa Waiver to Non-O Retirement Visa and how do I request a 12-month extension before my 90 days expires?

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