ATM, Visa exempt is 30 days and u can renew it for 30 more days

After Oct 1 the Visa exempt is 45 days and 30 days extension.

The passport has a chip in it and sometimes they can still scan it to prove your identity.

Do u have a “Passport Card” along w your passport? Go to US Embassy and u can use your Passport card to prove your identity and apply for a emergency passport.

Not sure how long that takes though and they usually mail it to your Thai address, however u may be able to arrange for pickup at embassy? Give them a call.

02-205-4000

Thanks for the info.

@Charles *********

until u attain the age of 50 you can’t use the L”Wealthy Pensioner “ category.

@Charles *********

Yes. $250k USD or more. When u become 50.

@Charles *********

plus, since u r not 50 you would still need to invest $500k in Thailand, plus a net worth of $1M AND $80k annually. It won’t work in your situation.

@Charles *********

that’s not how it works. Net worth is based on current worth. You would need to show bank statements showing deposits, IRA deposits, Real Estate appraisals, etc totaling $1,000,000. Future earnings won’t be considered Net Worth. If u died tomorrow what would be your net worth today?

They will NOT count future earnings as a basis for Net Worth.

@Charles *********

under the New LTR visa u gotta show $1,000,000 in net worth and $80,000 a year income AND invest $500k in Thailand.

@Charles *********

Volunteer visa is only valid for 90 days.

A extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Extension application can be made at the Office of Immigration Bureau (visit for more information)

If the O Volunteer Visa holder breaches the entry conditions, the stay permit will be revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

So u r taking a huge chance that u may or may not get a extension after 90 days. Up to immigration officer.