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What is the validity period for a retirement visa before entering Thailand?

Retirement Visa Non-O Visa Non-OA Visa Visa Validity Thailand Immigration Expat Visa Rules

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After receiving a retirement Visa are you given a certain amount of time before you must enter Thailand? I assume you are given a time limit after which the visa becomes invalid

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After receiving a retirement visa for Thailand, you are indeed given a timeframe before you must enter the country. Specifically, for a Non-O visa, the validity is typically 90 days from the date of issue. If you enter Thailand within this 90-day period, you will then receive an additional 90-day stay stamp upon entry. The Non-OA visa, on the other hand, is valid for one year. It's important to note that all visas have their own specific time limits and conditions for entry.

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Deepak *******

Deepak *******

All visas obtained from embasies and consulates have three months validity, except oa and ltr and dtv visas

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Steve *******

Steve *******

Yep. For a Non Imm O it's 90 days from the date of issue, for a Non Imm OA it's 1 year from the date of issue

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Chris *******

Chris *******

90 day validity to "use" to enter.

Non-o 90 days given whenever you enter.

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Atrustwor*********

Atrustwor*********

All visa have a time limit before they expire. Depends on the visa. Thats why you work out dates etc to keep your arrival within the visa period.

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John **********

John **********

Depends on the type of retirement visa. For the Non-O the visa is good for 90 days and if you enter inside that period you get stamped in for 90 days

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Eric ********

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@John *********

what do you mean by "stamped in"?

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Steve *******

Steve *******

Eric Duggan 'stamped in' is the day you arrive in Thailand

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John **********

John **********

when you enter Thailand you get a stamp in your passport that allows you to stay 90 days

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Eric ********

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@John *********

thank you sir. You are awesome 👍

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John **********

John **********

yep. But remember you need funds in a Thai bank for 2 full calendar months before you can do so

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Eric ********

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@John *********

then you apply for the 12 months extension?

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