tv123 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hi all, I have a Non-Immigrant O Extension for purpose of Retirement. This will expire after I leave Thailand. I will be leaving too early to renew. When I do return to Thailand I would like to apply for a new Extension. Can I come in from Australia on a Tourist Visa and start the process again. If this is the case why do so many people obtain a Non-Immigrant "o" from their home Embassy or nearby outside Thailand. I have been advised by Chaengwattana phone today that I can come in on a Tourist Visa and start the process and if all is well I should have the new Extension approved in 15 days. Am I missing something? Thanks for all help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 You apply for a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) entry at immigration. It can be applied for with a tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry. Requirements are here. https://division1.immigration.go.th/download/1551323081128.pdf It will take about 15 days for the visa application to be approved. You can then apply for the extension of stay up to 45 days before your the 90 day entry from the visa expires. Some people prefer to get the non-o visa prior to entering the country. In your case you would not be able to get one in Australia. Some people get them at nearby countries due not being able to prove the 800k baht came from abroad when that is needed to apply for the visa at immigration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv123 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thank you Urban Joe, you have answered all of my queries. Having you available to help us connect the dots is so appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckenfell Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 2:23 PM, ubonjoe said: You apply for a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) entry at immigration. It can be applied for with a tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry. Requirements are here. https://division1.immigration.go.th/download/1551323081128.pdf It will take about 15 days for the visa application to be approved. You can then apply for the extension of stay up to 45 days before your the 90 day entry from the visa expires. Some people prefer to get the non-o visa prior to entering the country. In your case you would not be able to get one in Australia. Some people get them at nearby countries due not being able to prove the 800k baht came from abroad when that is needed to apply for the visa at immigration. Does this mean that the Non Imm O is no longer available in Australia. My O-A visa finishes in October and i was going to get the O visa in Brisbane like i used to before i started using the O-A a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Huckenfell said: Does this mean that the Non Imm O is no longer available in Australia. My O-A visa finishes in October and i was going to get the O visa in Brisbane like i used to before i started using the O-A a few years ago. The embassy told the honorary consulates not to issue non-o visas for being 50 or over for a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Huckenfell said: Does this mean that the Non Imm O is no longer available in Australia. My O-A visa finishes in October and i was going to get the O visa in Brisbane like i used to before i started using the O-A a few years ago. Just to reenforce what you are now aware of. OZ stopped issuing non o based on retirement years ago. Previously a really go consulate for a non o was Brisbane. Hence some expats living in Thailand on extensions still think non o available in Au. That's not the case. Personally I wouldn't bother with a Non O-A with the new rubbish insurance requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why Me Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 2:23 PM, ubonjoe said: Requirements are here. https://division1.immigration.go.th/download/1551323081128.pdf Yep, it's me again, UJ. I keep bugging you. This form is terrific particularly as it's official and has both Thai/English. Question: Is there a similar official requirements doc for applying for the extension based on retirement? Thank you for bearing with me. PS: I did see the link to https://www.thethailandlife.com/the-thailand-retirement-visa-guide in a recent thread which lists required docs for retirement extension, but a Thai/English official one is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Why Me said: Question: Is there a similar official requirements doc for applying for the extension based on retirement? Not for the extension application. There is only this list that is bit out of date. https://division1.immigration.go.th/content/Visa_Extension22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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