Bazerino Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Hi everyone, I was in Thailand for just under 4 months, 2 month tourist visa, extend for one month then went to Malaysia & returned on visa exempt left 3 weeks later, i normally stay in the u.k for 7-8 months before returning, i am planning on returning to apply for an O.A (retirement visa) in the next few months, applying for another tourist visa, was wondering if you have to stay out for a certain amount of time before returning? I was thinking of applying for the O.A visa in the u.K & then converting it in Thailand, but thought it would be easier & cheaper to just apply in Thailand, any suggestions would be helpful..... Cheers Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 O-A? That has to be applied for in the UK and is probably the least preferred option (needs police report/medical report/insurance). Perhaps you mean you intend to get a non-O and then an annual extension in Thailand? Or you can enter visa exempt/tourist and then convert to non-O and then extend. Do you already have the 800k in a Thai bank? I applied for a non-O in the UK the same day I returned from an extended tourist visa, non-O granted within 5 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlkik Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 You can not convert an O-A visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazerino Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 (edited) Yeh sorry my mistake, yeh I saw the extra requirements if applying in the u.k, this why I wanted to apply in Thailand, I have a Thai bank account & the 800,000 baht, my main concern was returning to Thailand on another tourist visa after only being out of the country for a few months, then I will convert it into a non 0 visa once there. Cheers Baz Edited March 28 by Bazerino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, Bazerino said: Yeh sorry, non O A visa, yeh I saw the extra requirements if applying in the u.k, this why I wanted to apply in Thailand, I have a Thai bank account & the 800,000 baht, but my main concern was returning to Thailand after only a few months.... Cheers Baz You don't want a non-OA and can't get one in Thailand even if you did. You will have no problem returning after a few months. A single non-O is easy to get in the UK, then you'll have a couple of months to get your paperwork straight ready for extension. Or enter exempt or tourist and convert - but the ease of an online application in the UK versus an additional trip to immigration ought to be the decider. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlkik Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 12 minutes ago, Bazerino said: Yeh sorry my mistake, yeh I saw the extra requirements if applying in the u.k, this why I wanted to apply in Thailand, I have a Thai bank account & the 800,000 baht, my main concern was returning to Thailand on another tourist visa after only being out of the country for a few months, then I will convert it into a non 0 visa once there. Cheers Baz You can apply for a Non-O in the UK for a fee of £60. It will give you 90 days and then you can extend. My application took less than a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazerino Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 O.k thanks, I'll apply for another tourist visa & then apply for an extension of stay based on retirement.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, Bazerino said: O.k thanks, I'll apply for another tourist visa & then apply for an extension of stay based on retirement.... No. Doing it that way you will first have to apply to convert to a non-O and then later apply for the extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazerino Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 16 minutes ago, Upnotover said: No. Doing it that way you will first have to apply to convert to a non-O and then later apply for the extension. O.k thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlkik Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, Bazerino said: O.k thanks, I'll apply for another tourist visa & then apply for an extension of stay based on retirement.... Doing it that way will be more expensive and more hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 OP, you can also enter visa exempt and obtain non O based on retirement and then 12 month extension. Best option for ongoing stay in Thailand. A reentry permit will enable trips back to UK. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrwest Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 16 hours ago, mlkik said: You can not convert an O-A visa. Agreed if for retirement. He would need to exit Thailand without a Re-entry Permit thus voiding the O-A. Just a footnote as I converted my original O-A Visa (Retirement) granted in the USA in 2011 (with subsequent Extensions of Stay) to an "O"Visa for reason of marriage to a Thai National without having to leave Thailand. Awaiting the 1st Extension of Stay currently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujionrye Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I entered on a 30 day visa on arrival and applied for a 90 day O retirement visa. Had to show 800,000 in a Thai bank for 3 months before applying, and that money had to be from off shore. Also proof of accommodation with a hand drawn map showing the location. Recently extended this visa for one year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazerino Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Thanks for putting my mind at rest to all posts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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