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When does the 90-day O visa start for my retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa 90-day O Visa Visa Start Date Thailand Immigration Expats in Thailand

Jul 15, 2025

25 days ago

Val *******

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I tried to apply retirement visa in Thailand. I need your input when my 90 day O visa be started. Up on arrival or when my the time my E visa has been approved?

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Your 90-day O visa starts from the date you enter Thailand if you obtained it online before arrival. However, if you received it after arriving in Thailand, it commences from the day you were granted the visa.

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Wannikea *********

The Visa is valid for entry 90 days from the date of issue, so you must enter Thailand before that valid until date, upon entry you will get a 90-day stamp

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thank you

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If you got it online before coming to Thailand, it starts the day you enter Thailand.

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If you got it in Thailand it started the day you get it

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