@Paul *******

I don’t think there’s more to say than this if you have a hint of insight or understanding;

Both the 90-day Non O visa and the one year Non O-A visa are subject to the following eligibility criteria: the applicant must have attained the age of 50 years and must demonstrate either (1) a monthly income of not less than 65,000 baht, or (2) financial assets in the amount of not less than 800,000 baht.

In addition to the foregoing, the Non O-A visa shall require the applicant to obtain and maintain valid health insurance issued by an insurer authorized in Thailand, to present a medical certificate attesting to the applicant’s health status, and to provide a police clearance certificate issued by the competent authority of the applicant’s country of residence.

The Non O visa shall entitle the holder to an initial period of stay not over 90 days. An application for an extension of stay may thereafter be submitted on an annual basis, subject to the same financial and age related conditions as set forth above.

The Non O-A visa shall entitle the holder to a period of stay not exceeding 1 year, extendable for a further period of 1 year contingent upon the renewal of valid health insurance for the second year.

Upon the expiry of the said two-year period, the holder of a Non O-A visa shall be required to apply for extensions of stay on an annual basis under the same conditions as applicable to the Non O visa, provided, however, that the obligation to maintain valid Thai health insurance shall remain in force for the duration of the holder’s lawful stay in the Kingdom of Thailand.

And Andy, both the NonO and Non O-A visas are exempt from the onward ticket requirement — you only need to provide a travel itinerary, but you don’t need to upload any flight tickets.

If something is missing, you will probably receive an email from them requesting additional documentation, but contacting the local embassy by email yourself is usually welcomed as well.

You'll need to apply through the embassy or consulate that serves your current location.

The announced processing time is five working days. Formally, there's no requirement for seasoning for 500K baht, but you'll need to confirm this with the consulate in Ho Chi Minh.

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Swedish passport holders still gets a 60 days visa exemption and free stay upon entry and in the discretion of the IO you’re standing in front of.

To enter Thailand or get boarded your passport always has to be valid for minimum six months upon entry.

Best option is to apply for a regular Non-O first and then do an extension of stay, unless you want to maintain the mandatory Thai health insurance requirement for all your future extensions.

@Paul *****

Formal requirements should always take precedence over general advice. In situations where specific documentation is required, it's crucial to comply to avoid issues. What would you do yourself the day you get asked without a onward ticket or a long stay visa?

@Alan ******

The airline may also be subject to a fine of up to $10,000 USD in accordance with international regulations if a passenger is denied entry and fails to meet the necessary requirements for entering the Kingdom.

@Karim *****

yes, unfortunately you’re not entitled to visa exemption nor visa on arrival. It’s recommended to apply around 6 weeks before you intend to travel.

@Karim *****

yes, unfortunately that is correct because you have applied too early and should simply just apply for a new visa. How long do you want to stay and what passport do you have?