What is an “emergency visa” supposed to be? Never heard of that. Else, what Phil said.

I would proceed with caution. Though maybe it is a bit late for that already. How did you buy a house if you cannot own the land it is on?

As for changing to Non-O retirement visa, I believe the major requirement would be to have the requested amount of money on that new Thai bank account, showing it came from abroad. But maybe one of the many older fellows in this group can chime in on this one, better.

Depends on your visa, entry and exit history. If you recently stayed longer in Thailand already, coming back so quickly might lead to being challenged at the border. An overstay stamp in your passport certainly won't be beneficial, then. Get a visa before you come back. That makes entry more likely - yet does not automatically guarantee it.

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@Bra****

already pointed out: All visa behave the same. The visa itself has a certain period of validity. This period (that can be different in duration between different visa categories) always starts the day the visa is issued by the respective consulate. And this validity is written on the visa (paper visa and eVisa alike). A different thing from the validity of the visa itself, is the validity of the permitted stay, then, once entered the country. This is separate from the visa and stamped into the passport by an entry stamp. As long as a visa period is still valid, a corresponding entry stamp length will be applied. With the two tourist visa is is a such:

SETV (single entry): Visa valid for 3 month from the day it is issued. One entry permitted on this visa. Entry stamp length = 60 days.

METV (multiple entry): Visa valid for 6 month from the day it is issued. Multiple entries permitted with this visa. Entry stamp equally 60 days (for every entry within the validity of the METV).

@Reginald ******************

Glad, I could help.

Sorry: Got your question wrong on my first response. Here is another one (from another person making adequate amounts of money while still not having it handed as easily as most old / over 50 year old people have it handed here): Think about it hard and good - after having spent a longer time here, first. If you can somehow rearrange your income … the newly LTR visa is the most economical way. Else: Don’t throw your money out the “Elite” visa window. Passive income does not count as working … so explore the other ways of being permitted a longer term stay. From border bouncing on METV to ED visa. For the latter … you could / and maybe should learn Thai for a year. Then there is “cleverly” created other ED options (like listening to some English lectures a few times a month / year in English with e.g CMU University). You could also open a Thai corporation and employ Thai employees, but this will cost you, and won’t likely be profitable… but it could sponsor a business visa for you and your spouses. Another thing to look into might be an umbrella employer like “Shelter”. Bottom line: There is always a way in the land of smiles. But easily only for the elderly … why … don’t know. For the rest of us … never straightforward.

@Bella *********

All online for you:

@Bella *********

Didn't know there was an English passport 😉 Anyhow: 2 choices: Get a visa upfront for a hassle-free stay. Or b) come without / get a 30 day visa exemption upon being stamped in and then extend in Thailand within the initial 30 days for another 30 (or 60) days. Given eVisa, I would do the former. Cheaper and less inconvenient.

Nobody can answer that. Unfortunately, exact required documents and the procedures differ and are inconsistent between immigration offices (heck, even individual officers). So, a good start would be to mention where / what immigration office you plan to visit.

Wouldn’t rely on it. Best to dive into that topic yourself and make an informed decision amongst the different applicable options.