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Converting a visa on arrival

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What is required to convert a 30 day visa on arrival to a non-immigrant o retirement 

OP, note you need a Thai bank account in your name only.

Do you have one.

Also need to show funds (800k) came from abroad.

Other requirements outlined in these attached threads

 

 

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

 

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

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/

1st
30 day visa exempt, right?
do you have the 800,000 in the bank?
if so just go to immigration and apply for the 90 day non O

If not
contact an agent

 

 

2 hours ago, Kilick said:

What is required to convert a 30 day visa on arrival to a non-immigrant o retirement 

The same as what is required to convert a tourist visa as per your other thread (except different application form, TM86 form for tourist visa, TM87 for visa exempt)

 

 

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11 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, note you need a Thai bank account in your name only.

Do you have one.

Also need to show funds (800k) came from abroad.

Other requirements outlined in these attached threads

 

 

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

 

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

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1297092-non-o-visa-retirement-purpose/

I am able to get an income letter from my embassy in bangkok. That will cover the required amount for the retirement. It is accepted?

4 hours ago, Kilick said:

I am able to get an income letter from my embassy in bangkok. That will cover the required amount for the retirement. It is accepted?

It should be accepted. Picky officials might have questions about the source of income, but are usually satisfied after a short discussion.

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On 9/16/2023 at 3:09 PM, BritTim said:

It should be accepted. Picky officials might have questions about the source of income, but are usually satisfied after a short discussion.

OK thanks I will bring supporting documents as well

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Even with embassy "income letter" immigration may/will require you to show few months (2-3) of transfers prior to application. 

Never heard of that

 

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

may/will

Which is it?

On 9/16/2023 at 12:12 AM, Kilick said:

What is required to convert a 30 day visa on arrival to a non-immigrant o retirement 

I had to get a new visa - cross a border - then things were fine. (it's been a few months).

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On 9/22/2023 at 1:24 PM, cubism001 said:

I had to get a new visa - cross a border - then things were fine. (it's been a few months).

Another 30 day 

  • 3 weeks later...
On 9/18/2023 at 4:57 AM, DrJack54 said:

Even with embassy "income letter" immigration may/will require you to show few months (2-3) of transfers prior to application. 

With income letter, I believe there are no requirements for transfers.

10 hours ago, whaleboneman said:

With income letter, I believe there are no requirements for transfers.

That varies between immigration offices. Some offices can hassle you for all kinds of documentation showing how you support yourself in Thailand.

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