The Theory 794 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I thought to leave the country without renewing my extension. Can I start over by a visa exempt and apply for a new retirement in Chiang Mai ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer 9287 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Yes. Apply for a Non Imm O Visa and then a 12 month extension. Providing you qualify financially. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 16966 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 OP, no problem. I assume your money has been in bank for some time (previous extensions). In that instance no need to demonstrate funds came from overseas for your non O retirement application. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory 794 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 14 hours ago, Lite Beer said: Apply for a Non Imm O Visa and then a 12 month extension. My concern is if I can get 3 months non O in Chiang Mai. Or do I have to do it in Chaeng Wattana ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe 58399 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 4 minutes ago, The Theory said: My concern is if I can get 3 months non O in Chiang Mai. Or do I have to do it in Chaeng Wattana ? It can be done at the Chiang Mai immigration office. Many years ago it could only be done in Bangkok. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer 9287 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 5 minutes ago, The Theory said: My concern is if I can get 3 months non O in Chiang Mai. Or do I have to do it in Chaeng Wattana ? Chiangmai will issue. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory 794 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: It can be done at the Chiang Mai immigration office. Many years ago it could only be done in Bangkok. Thanks Joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 16966 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 9 minutes ago, The Theory said: Thanks Joe Always good plan to obtain your non O at same imm office that you will be obtaining your extension. In your case CM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe 58399 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Always good plan to obtain your non O at same imm office that you will be obtaining your extension. Since they made the non-o visa available nationwide you have to apply for the extension at the same office where the visa was issued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracyb 1018 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Are you currently on an O-A visa? As others have mentioned you can apply for a Non-imm O after returning visa exempt. I’ve seen reports here that Chiang Mai in particular requires those who recently abandoned their O-A visa extension to continue with the insurance required for O-A irregardless of them issuing a subsequent Non-imm O. you might want to explore this further…. If this applies to you. Sorry I don’t haven’t more specifics. Perhaps other will chime in. best wishes! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe 58399 Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 14 minutes ago, Tracyb said: As others have mentioned you can apply for a Non-imm O after returning visa exempt. I’ve seen reports here that Chiang Mai in particular requires those who recently abandoned their O-A visa extension to continue with the insurance required for O-A irregardless of them issuing a subsequent Non-imm O. I have seen no reports of any office doing that. There is no basis for an office doing that since the insurance is only required if a person has entered the country using a OA visa according the the immigration order for extension of stay. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 16966 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 20 minutes ago, Tracyb said: I’ve seen reports here that Chiang Mai in particular requires those who recently abandoned their O-A visa extension to continue with the insurance required for O-A irregardless of them issuing a subsequent Non-imm O. Where is one report? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck 86 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I returned to Chiang Mai on 30/12 with a visa exemption and started the process for a 90-day Non O six days later. Will get that on the 27th. And then ultimately get a one year extension in April. It's doable in Chiang Mai....provided you meet all of the requirements as mentioned by others. Need to start the process quickly after you arrive in-country if you want to avoid applying for a 30-day extension of your visa exemption and save 1,900 baht. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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