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What should I expect when arriving in Thailand with an unprocessed Non-O visa?
Nov 19, 2025
2 days ago
Brett *********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
Upon arrival in Bangkok (BKK) with an unprocessed Non-O visa, travelers may receive a 60-day entry stamp if they can provide a legitimate reason, such as having children in Thailand. An immigration officer may be lenient if extenuating circumstances are presented, as highlighted in the user's experience. Comments from the community discuss the importance of traveling directly from one's home country due to immigration profiling and ask about the implications of multiple border crossings and visa extensions on the visa exemption process.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
