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Then you shouldn't have included the quote from the OP about a Non Imm O-A visa. Try editing, or quoting just the relevant part you're referring to. I don't have a crystal ball.

In the OP's case, he should have applied online via a US Embassy/Consulate. It isn't a requirement to be a US national or permanent resident to do so for a TV. The e-visa system is a smart system that will direct your application to the relevant Embassy for processing based on the information you input. Due to the fact he stated a UK address, I believe it was direct to the London Embassy, but he uploaded a flight departing the US. Each application may vary, and my comments are purely based on the OP's situation. From the US DC website. https://washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/trsingle-entry Visa procedures for Non-Thai Nationals wishing to obtain Tourist Visa (Single & Multiple-Entry) TR-Single Entry valid for 3 months from the date of issuance TR-Multiple Entries valid for 6 months from the date of issuance Travelers must enter Thailand within the validity period. Length of stay in Thailand is up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry. *The extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry. o This Visa is for tourism and leisure activities only. o If the TR Visa holders breach the entry conditions (for example, if he/she engages in work-related activities), the stay permit will be revoked, and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future. If the applicant does not have a valid Visa or re-entry permit, the applicant must request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and uploading all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable) For instructions, please check https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf Required documents to upload in the system (Large and clear JPEG or PDF format): Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date) Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay) Flight itinerary to Thailand and depart from Thailand. The itinerary must include the applicant's name, travel dates, airports, and flight number Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. Accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand ***Additional Documents*** For non-US citizens, please provide additional documents: – A copy of the permanent resident alien card or a copy of a valid US visa (at least 6 months validity). – A letter of proof of employment (**we don’t accept pay stubs**) confirming the position and work status hand-signed by the authorized HR Department or Manager. Please note that the acceptance or job offer is not sufficient. For students, a letter is proof of full-time student status (I-20). For self-employed, business license or business registration indicating the applicant’s name. As the OP is working in the US, presumably legally, and therefore has the appropriate US visa. No requirement to be a US citizen applying for a TV from the US with a UK passport. He obviously made errors in completing the online application, or not uploaded sufficient documents, causing the application to be directed to London, who are requesting flight details from the UK. That doesn't alter the fact that as a UK national, he couldn't apply for a TV online from the US. It's possible and, more than likely, the OP completed the online application without first checking the requirements for a non US citizen.

Not all Thai Embassy put such a notation on a Non O visa that was applied for based on retirement. Employment is prohibited regardless of the reason for a Non O visa, you require a work permit. Immigration officers barely speak an understandable broken English, let alone read English. How many expats have reported when applying for their very first extension, based on retirement or Thai spouse, the IO asked on what basis their Non O was issued? Immigration orders simply state must have Non Imm.

Yes, but there isn't any kind of notation on the visa that states it was applied for based on Thai spouse or retirement. The only notation on a Non O visa is the wording 'Employment prohibited'. Certain Thai Embassy put such notations on the visa, whilst others don't. In either case, 'employment is prohibited' as you require a separate work permit.

There is nothing denoting whether a Non Imm O visa was issued based on retirement or Thai spouse that I've witnessed.

There is nothing denoting whether a Non Imm O visa was issued based on retirement or Thai spouse that I've witnessed. The Non O-A is a different kettle of fish, as it can only be applied for on the basis of retirement.

Maneerat are correct in that it won't be a problem to extend your permission of stay for 1 year. However, be aware the extension will probably be issued by an Immigration office other than the Province you actually reside. This can lead to issues down the line. These can be resolved, but you should be aware.

The validity of a visa is the period during which you can enter Thailand. On entry, you are granted a period of stay for 90 days (permission of stay). You're not converting anything. You are applying to extend your permission of stay for 1 year based on retirement/Thai spouse, provided you meet the financial requirements. The validity of the visa is immaterial, it's your status of entering as a Non Immigrant that matters.

Totally incorrect advice.

No difference. Only for certain visa types, you have to be a national or a permanent resident of the Country you're applying, such as the Non Imm O-A. The requirements whether you need to be a national, have PR, or not, will be posted on the Thai Embassy websites for the specific visa types.

You can convert from a visa exempt entry to a Non Imm ED visa within Thailand. The initial ED visa permits a stay of 90 days, then you can extend that stay. This site explains it. https://thailand.acclime.com/hr/immigration/education-visa/

You can apply for the Non ED visa at local Immigration offices after entering visa exempt. The Immigration requirements are here; https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2022C1_03.pdf

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Almost all nationalities can apply for a Tourist visa at any Thai Embassy where they may be temporarily located, as others have noted above. In the past I've had a Tourist visa for Thailand from China, Germany and Spain, with a UK passport.

It was more than a B or D error. Correct sub-district, district and Province, but totally incorrect house and soi numbers. Just hope on my next visit they don't try and fine me for not submitting a new TM30

Apologies @Sophon I should have gone to Specsavers.

My 90-day report was due yesterday, 15th Jan. I submitted it online last week, Thurs 11th. Immediately after I submitted it, I realised I'd put the incorrect address on it It was approved the following morning.

I think he's caused confusion by submitting flights from the US, but giving a UK address, when he should have stated his US address. He doesn't need to be a resident of the US to apply for a TV at a US Embassy/Consulate. The e-visa application sites are 'smart' sites. His application I suspect was forwarded to the London Embassy due to giving a UK address, but flight details from the US. They're looking at how he's getting to the US, not realising he's already there. He should email the Embassy explaining his circumstances to clear any confusion, quoting any application/reference number.

According to Ottawa website, the processing time is up to 25 business days once all supporting documents have been received. You applied 42 day ago, but 16 of those days were not business days, so you're now at 26 waiting days. I'd be giving them a nudge.

Surely you meant 22nd Jan, which is the 7th day after the due report date, including 17th Jan. @StayinThailand2much you can submit in person up to 6 days after the due date (7 days including the due date) without incurring a fine. Monday 22nd Jan is your last opportunity, the time of day is irrelevant.

So you can stay until July.

He should consult his Immigration office about his issue. The OP stated his current extension expires Sept 15th, but he'll be out of Country Sept. Depends on how far in advance he can apply and if it can be processed before he leaves sometime in August. It can be done, if they are willing.

The Non O-A is based purely on the reason of retirement, not Thai spouse. That's why the OP stated he needed to get the Non O.

Yes, he can submit the application early, up to 45 days in advance at many IO's. However his application has to be reviewed and approved at regional level. His under consideration stamp (date to return for the 1 year extension stamp) will be dated 30 days after his current permission of stay expires, that is 15th Oct and the OP won't be in Thailand at that point. His current permission of stay will have expired and without a new 1 year extension stamp and re-entry permit, he'd be given a 30 day VE on reentry in November.

The rule is listed on the link to the MFA site I previously posted. Apparently this emanated from a regulation posted by Thai Immigration. Certain sites then suggest this regulation was later rescinded. Without any existence of either the original regulation or the order rescinding the regulation being available, it just a real concoction of confusion. I suspect there are IO who never knew of the regulation, those who knew, but don't know it was later rescinded, or the few that are well-informed. Pot luck which IO you encounter on entry. This 'rule' only applied to those entering VE as a tourist. Ironically, if you obtain the METV, you can stay in Thailand for almost 9 months as a 'Tourist'. (2 border runs, 3 x 30 day extensions). That takes us back to the old statement of 'getting the correct visa for your purpose/reason of staying in Thailand'.