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What was your experience with obtaining a Non-O retirement e-visa for Thailand from the UK?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Thailand Visa Process Visa Documents Thailand Immigration E-Visa

Tony *********

asked Aug 26, 2026

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Got my non O retirement e-visa a couple days ago. Only issue was they wanted a better photo and problem solved after a couple days. 

Overall took 2 weeks from start to finish. I am based in England. 

Well impressed

Answer summary

The user successfully obtained a Non-O retirement e-visa while based in England within two weeks. The main issue encountered was a request for a better photo. Commenters shared their experiences, discussing whether documentation for accommodation or exit flights was necessary, with some highlighting differences in requirements and suggesting that doing the visa application without an agent is feasible. Concerns about the legality and reputation of certain agencies were also raised.

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GentleG********

You got it from abroad (the UK)??

2 months ago

Gordy *****

I got mine in the UK a few day's, it was really easy and took 2 weeks !

2 months ago

Paul *******

Hi Tony. Were you asked for any documents for your accommodation or for a flight leaving Thailand?

2 months ago

Tony *********

Paul Smith yes mate. I listed it as 90 days from date of entry. You have to complete that section. I don’t have a return flight arranged as I will apply for the extension near to 90 days in country. No one asked for proof of exit flight. Maybe as they know I’m not leaving

2 months ago

Alan **********

Paul Smith Why would he be asked for a flight exiting Thailand ?

He's retiring there. He's not leaving........

2 months ago

David *****

Alan Rothwell I just received my non 0. I was asked to show return flight ticket within 90 days. Doesn't make sense at all.

2 months ago

Jac ********

Hi Tony can I ask did you use an agent ? If so do you mind sharing who , thankyou.

2 months ago

Dennis **********

Jac Guinan Have you seen the news lately? Agency and Agents along with Farang Customers are being arrested and charges including Fraud are being filed.

I initially used an agent. 2nd year I tried doing my own.

Thankfully I got a IO in BKK that informed me of the fact I was illegal, I could be deported and that the Agency that I used was under investigation and was being arrested. He further explained that I needed to depart Thailand and do a Border Run before Immigration Police go me on a random check.

I followed his directions and for 6 years now I've done my own.

2 months ago

Steve *******

Jac Guinan I don't know of any agents in the UK that facilitate evisas for Thailand.

2 months ago

David ******

Steve Greir There is at least one although don't know who it is. Guy I was talking too a while back said he paid an agent in uk to do it for him. Asked him why it's so easy to do yourself. His reply was I'm lazy and got money. So each to their own as the saying goes

2 months ago

Tony *********

Jac Guinan no mate. Didn’t need one. Online form is very easy to complete. Couldn’t see the point in paying an agent at this stage. I had all that they required

2 months ago