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Exactly! I love it, too https://lanna.kunlarat.com/doi-khun-tan/

Look at the text on the picture attached. Other agencies providing visa runs from CMai=>Chiang Kong => Friendship Bridge also mention that visa-runners must have outbound flight tickets

is an "Outbound flight to country of origin by paying the ticket already" really needed?

is an "Outbound flight to country of origin by paying the ticket already" really needed?

Upnotover I join the question. Is there a new rule?

Returning to what was written at the beginning of the topic: I am over 50 and 800,000 have been in my account in a Thai bank for 4 months. The question was about the entry point to Non-O (stamp or e-visa? - samaat chi satamp dii...)

I printed out the text and went back with it. I took form TM87 from the counter, went to the desk inside the building, and showed them both documents. They read them, looking completely astonished. Them: "Okay, you can change a tourist visa to a retirement visa." Me: "Not a tourist visa, the visa exemption stamp!" Them: "It's the same!" Me: "No, it’s not the same..." And so it went on. They don’t even know the basics! Eventually, they reluctantly (lost face) agreed that one could get a Non-O visa with just a stamp on the passport 😤

I just came back from Chiang Mai immigration office. They told me it was the first time they heard that one could change a visa-exempt stamp to a Non-O visa. According to them, the only thing you can get on a visa exemption is a 7-day extension. I insisted that user DrJack54 from AN forum said otherwise, but they looked at me like I was an idiot. They called other officers over, and they said the same thing.

How much has changed in recent years! both the Thai visa system and the overall atmosphere of the forum...

AI Overview To switch from a visa-exempt entry to a Non-O visa in Thailand, you need to apply for the Non-O visa at the Thai Immigration Bureau, ensuring you meet the requirements and have the necessary documents, and that you haven't overstayed your visa-exempt entry. Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1. Eligibility and Requirements: Visa-Exempt Entry: You must have entered Thailand using a visa-exempt stamp, not a visa on arrival. Non-O Visa Requirements: You must meet the specific requirements for the Non-O visa, which can include age, financial status, and other factors depending on the specific Non-O visa category (e.g., retirement, other purposes). No Overstay: You cannot have overstayed your visa-exempt entry, even by a single day, to be eligible to apply for a Non-O visa within Thailand. 15 Days Validity: You must have at least 15 days remaining on your current visa-exempt entry to apply for the change. 2. Application Process: Gather Required Documents: Prepare all necessary documents, which may include a valid passport, application form (TM.86 or TM.87), passport photos, financial documentation, and proof of residence. Submit Application: Submit your application and documents to the nearest Thai Immigration Department. Wait for Approval: The process can take up to 3-4 weeks, so apply as soon as possible. If in Bangkok: If you are in Bangkok and need assistance, you can contact Thai Visa Experts for a fast-track application, but you must be present at the Immigration office. 3. Important Notes: Visa-Exempt Entry vs. Visa on Arrival: Entering Thailand with a visa-exempt stamp is different from entering with a visa on arrival. Only those with a visa-exempt stamp can apply for a Non-O visa inside Thailand. Non-O-X Visa: Foreigners who enter Thailand with other types of visas/visa exemptions may apply for a Non-O-X visa (long-stay 10 years). Retirement Visa: If applying for a retirement visa (Non-O), ensure you meet the age and financial requirements. Consult Immigration Office: It's always best to consult the local immigration office for the most up-to-date information and specific requirements.

Thats interesting! Could you give me more details please (and links to the official website if possible, please, kob khun maak in advance 🙂 ) Many moons ago it wasn't possible. One with 1 month stamp should go out of Thailand for a visa (no changing)

Really? Is it possible (visa exempt > Non O)? I'm in Chiang Mai

Actually I've got many options including a marriage-based 3 month extension in my local immigration, or to contact the agency again but I want to get a new Non-O sticker

I hate Embassy it Phnom Pehn as well as Cambodia at all Vietnam 😍

For some reason, I want to reset my retirement visa history and its extensions (previously handled by an agency, and immigration officers tend to view these stamps unfavorably). I’d like to get a new visa sticker and handle the subsequent extensions on my own. I’ve already had 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for four months. Previously, the process required traveling to a consulate in a neighboring country, submitting documents in the morning, and receiving the passport with the sticker the next day. For example, I liked the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Now, as far as I understand, the system has changed. Applications for visas must be submitted online, but you must be outside Thailand while doing so. So, what is the procedure now? Do you travel to Laos or Vietnam, stay at a hotel, scan your passport with the exit stamp from Thailand, submit the documents online, and wait in the hotel for 5 days for an email response?