If I apply and get accepted do they have to know what date I will arrive in Thailand to collect the Visa? Can I enter several months later after submittal? Not sure when I will re-enter but I would like to secure this visa in the event things change. Thank you

Good afternoon...Some advice if possible please .I am here on a 60 day tourist visa which expires on January 13. I wish to convert to a non imm O retirement visa.. how soon before the January 13 expiration date can I make application?

Hello everyone. My wife and I currently live in Doha, Qatar and are looking to relocate to Hua Hin in Jan 2026. We are looking at a O-A for me ans O Visas.

We been getting mix messages to if we are required to apply online thru Thai Embassy Doha or if we can do it Thailand. The appy in Thailand appears to be more straightforward vs. thru website interms of requured documentation.

Very confusing to which ditection to go, additional to wanting to avoid issues with applying the wrong way. Thanks in advance!

Hi we are thinking about staying in Thailand for a year, both retired. We would leave Thailand every 5 months then come back. With all the drama over the crackdown on border runs etc, what is the best way forward? Which visa?

Edit Australian both over 60yrs.

Hi everyone. I have a serious problem. I have family in Thailand — my child and my partner. We’re not married, and I need to get parental rights through a Thai court, so we hired a lawyer. When my exemption stay ended, I left for Vietnam for 45 days and then flew back to DMK a few days ago.

What happened there was shocking. Many people were denied entry. I had all documents — a letter from my lawyer, invitation from my partner’s family, Thai bank statement, my child’s birth certificate — but they didn’t look at anything. They just said I “can’t enter for the third time,” took my passport, and put me in the detention room for the night. The conditions were terrible.

The main issue: they didn’t put any stamp in my passport. No denied entry, nothing. The next day, after returning to Vietnam, I applied for a tourist visa with all documents and clearly stated that I want to visit my family for the holidays. The next day I got a simple “your visa application has been rejected.” No explanation. Embassy and e-visa center won’t tell us anything.

Now I don’t know what to do. I’m planning to fly to Vientiane, try to enter by land, and if they refuse me again, I want to apply for a Non-O visa at the Thai embassy there. But I’ve already lost so much money that I’m afraid of another rejection.

If anyone has experience with this situation, please share advice. I just want to be with my family for Christmas. Thank you.

Question to the UK folks:

Does the UK embassy or consulate still offers an affiliate letter to certify a monthly 65k pension for the non-o extension? It's about a friend from Bermudas, holding a UK Passport and his 1st ever non-o extension.

Thanks in advance!

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I know there is now a new requirement to enter Thailand. I have a passport and plan to stay 90 days. What new paperwork do I need to enter the country?

I'm a little confused about the Bank requirement for the marriage visa. I have had a thai bank account for 3 years and have maintained 400,000 thb in the account. Can I just show immigration that I have maintained 400,000 thb in the account with an updated bank statement or do I need a letter from the the bank?

Looking for advise

Hopefully moving permanently to Thailand asap, I have no Thai address, no Thai bank account, I qualify for retirement visa and the funds are no problem. Which is the best way to achieve this.

This is genuine cry for help so please genuine replies.

Thanks in advance