non O visa in Laos (previous non O holder)

[tok]

If one leaves Thailand with a non-O retirement WITHOUT a re-entry permit then a new application is required as far as I understand.

Can a new application be done in Laos if you are not a local resident ? It appears to be the case on their website, just requiring the 800k in a Thai bank account but I wanted to check if anyone had experience of this.

 

Please don't say just get a re-entry permit, as that is not the question. Thank you.

[DrJack54]

https://aseannow.com/topic/966329-non-o-for-retirement-visa-from-vientiane/ 

 

Old thread but ubonjoe in the main poster and contains info to answer your question.

 

Savannakhet is another option.

Vientiane requires an appointment.

 

Why not just do a border bounce reenter Thailand visa exempt and obtain a Non O retirement at your immigration office. 

However that only provides a 90 day stamp.

To stay longer would need to obtain 12 month extension.

Edited August 17, 2023 by DrJack54

[tok]

Thank you will research - I hadn't realised I could apply domestically

[DrJack54]

17 minutes ago, tok said:

Thank you will research - I hadn't realised I could apply domestically

Short thread here that outlines process.

It's a simple process. 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1282251-visa-exempt-to-non-o-retirement-dates/

 

Also this thread which has links to other threads.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1301615-converting-visa-on-arrival-to-non-o-retirement-based-in-nan-province/

Edited August 17, 2023 by DrJack54