@Roman ********

Please read this post at:

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Please also read this post at

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(It's a featured/ pinned post)

It will answer you're questions.

>We did Covid extension a few days ago,

I have no idea what "a few days ago" mean

@Graham *****

Great question. I would assume he entered on visa exempt. But..

@Ole **********

Can you post a copy of your visa/ entry stamp/ extension of stays just to make sure.

The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 are valid for 60 days. However, be that as it may...

>I am retired from Norway and i would like to search for Non O 1 years visa

You will need to get an in-country 90 day non-O visa based on being over 50, and then get a one year extension of stay based on retirement.

PART 1: In-Country Non-O Visa Based on Being Over 50.

To get an in-country Non-O Visa Based on Being Over 50, you will need the following requirements:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. The most recent entry stamp or extension of stay (if applicable).

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) stapled in the passport.

2. If entered on a tourist visa, a TM 86 visa change request form, and if entered on a visa on arrival, visa exempt, or bilateral agreement, a TM 87 visa change request form.

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. A letter from a Thai bank showing that 800,000 THB was transferred into the bank account from overseas, or pension from overseas of no less then 65,000 THB a month, or a combination of both income and pension, totaling 800,000 THB.

5. A hand drawn map to the house where the applicant resides.

6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

7. A processing fee of 2,000 THB.

You will need some time remaining on your “admitted to” stamp. Bangkok Immigration requires at least 15 days, Chiang Mai requires at least 21 days. Contact the local immigration office for more information.

STEP 2: ACQUIRING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF STAY BASED ON RETIREMENT.

Once you acquire the 90 day in-country Non-O visa, you can apply for a one year extension of stay based on retirement. You will need to have 45 days or less (30 days or less at some immigration offices) remaining on your current stamp. You will need the following:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. All entry stamps or extension of stay (if applicable) since arrival .

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. To meet the financial requirements of either:

- 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months along with a letter from the bank. If renewing the one year extension of stay, the 800,000 THB must be seasoned for two months before applying and three months after the last extension of stay was granted, and for the money not to have been lower then 400,000 THB throughout the calendar year, Or;

- 65,000 THB a month in income to a Thai bank transferred from overseas, Or;

- A letter from the embassy stating the applicant receives 65,000 THB a month in income from overseas.

5. A hand drawn map to the applicant’s residence. Some immigration offices may want this map on a special paper.

6. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos.

7. 1,900 THB processing fee.

Remember, each immigration office may have their own requirements. Ask the local immigration office for specific information.

@Alejandro **********

So it's an extension of stay. Here is the process you will have to perform:

1. You will have to cancel your existing "extension of stay" stamp. You will take a letter from the school saying you are no longer a student. This will have to be "dated" in advance for 14 days (for Bangkok), OR 21 days (for Chiang Mai). Other immigration offices have different requirements.

2. You, and your employer, will have to apply for an in-country Non-B visa based on employment. The employer would know what type of paperwork is required.

3. You will be issued an in-country Non-B Visa which is valid for 90 days.

4. When you have 30 days or less remaining (45 days at some immigration offices), you can apply for a one year extension of stay based on employment.

HOWEVER, this depends on the immigration office you are using, and the employer, and not all immigration offices sell in-country Non-B visas, and not all employers can get an in-country Non-B visa.

@Alejandro **********

Can you post a copy of this stamp?

Yes. You need to get a 30 day extension of stay based on tourism at your local immigration office. This will add an additional 30 days to your existing 'admitted to' stamp.

You will need the following documents:

1. The applicant’s passport and a copy of:

a. The data “picture” page.

b. The most recent visa (if applicable).

c. All entry stamps or extension of stay (if applicable) since arrival .

d. The departure card (“TM 6”) that should be stapled in the passport.

2. [may not be asked at Bangkok Immigration] The extension of stay application form (“TM 7”).

3. A copy of the submitted Notification of Residence of Foreigners form ("TM 30”).

4. 2x passport sized (4cm by 6cm) photos. [only 1 picture is required for Bangkok Immigration]

5. 1,900 THB processing fee.

You will go to the immigration office where the TM30 was submitted.

Look in your passport; does your most recent "ED Visa" say "Extension of stay"?

You will need to leave Thailand. The 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 only applies for people who's most recent visa is either a Tourist Visas or Visa Exempt.

You can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, however it will be rejected and you will have 7 days to leave Thailand.

Thanks for the update :)

Different immigration offices have different requirements for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. Some require the embassy letter/ proof they don't issue the letter. Some require proof of flight out of Thailand.

I would view the 60 Day Extension of Stay based on Unable to Travel due to COVID-19 as a "bonus", where you shouldn't expect that extension of stay to be granted.