Hi all

i’ m almost ready to apply using new online system.

 

now my question is 

what visa should i click on??

I think i need /want Non immigrant O retirement, but the site is a little confusing for me.

 

i’m 55 UK, and I own a condo in Pattaya., i also have 800k in Bangkok bank,

 

I don’t have my Yellow condo book yet and this is one of the reasons, i need to get the correct visa for the Yellow book application, i was told i need “Long term Visa over 6 months” to make the yellow book application.

 

I have selected Non-immigrant visa

then its asking me to select many other options.

 

I think i need 1. Or 2. See pictures 

1 Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above)

2 Long -Stay 50 years or over (O-X), is this O visa and X visa or is it OX same visa ????

 

 

please recommend the best Visa for myself to apply for, and it will help my get my Yellow book for my condo purchase i made in April this year, i left early so i didn’t have time to do that before.

3 hours ago, bolt said:

please recommend the best Visa for myself to apply for,

If you are looking for the typical non-O based on retirement, the first one is what you want.

"1 Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above)" 

 

 

2 hours ago, rwilem said:

If you are looking for the typical non-O based on retirement, the first one is what you want.

"1 Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above)" 

 

 

 

First, no. (That's for the Non O-X visa)
It's the second one, retirement (pensioner age 50 or above................

6 hours ago, bolt said:

I don’t have my Yellow condo book yet and this is one of the reasons, i need to get the correct visa for the Yellow book applicati

 

Somewhat off topic but why do you even want Yellow book and perhaps pink ID card. 

Apart from that could you please report back details of your experience in applying for Non O eVisa after it's approved. 

1 hour ago, Liquorice said:

First, no. (That's for the Non O-X visa)
It's the second one, retirement (pensioner age 50 or above.

Whatever. I was responding to what the man wrote in his original post. He did say the following,  wth a number, 1, right? 

 

7 hours ago, bolt said:

1 Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above)

I didn't look at the photo. Anyway, that's what he would want, I am guessing. Maybe I'm wrong. Excuse me.

15 minutes ago, rwilem said:

I didn't look at the photo. Anyway, that's what he would want, I am guessing. Maybe I'm wrong. Excuse me.

Chill. Don't beat yourself up. 

The eVisa, applications can be confusing. 

Guys why is the entry visa only showing Single ??

 

i want Multi 

 

Has anyone made a successful application using the E-VISA website ??

 

22 minutes ago, bolt said:

Guys why is the entry visa only showing Single ??

Because single is the only option.  There's no such thing as a multiple entry non-O visa anymore.

You get a single entry non-O visa.  When you arrive in Thailand you get permission to stay for 90 days.  That is the time you use to open your bank account, get your money transferred to Thailand, and then apply for the 1-year extension.

Once you have the 1-year extension, you can apply for and pay for a multiple re-entry permit from immigration.  This will allow you to come and go as you please during your extension period, as long as you are back before it expires to apply for your next extension.

On 10/5/2025 at 6:07 AM, BrandonJT said:

Because single is the only option.  There's no such thing as a multiple entry non-O visa anymore.

You get a single entry non-O visa.  When you arrive in Thailand you get permission to stay for 90 days.  That is the time you use to open your bank account, get your money transferred to Thailand, and then apply for the 1-year extension.

Once you have the 1-year extension, you can apply for and pay for a multiple re-entry permit from immigration.  This will allow you to come and go as you please during your extension period, as long as you are back before it expires to apply for your next extension.

Thanks for the info

is there a set limit on how early i can apply for the 1-year extension, for example can i apply before 30 days in country or do i have to wait??

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1 hour ago, bolt said:

Thanks for the info

is there a set limit on how early i can apply for the 1-year extension, for example can i apply before 30 days in country or do i have to wait??

You can apply for the extension within the last 30 days of your 90-day entry from the Non O visa.
Certain offices will allow you to apply 45 days early.

Do you think i can apply for renewal of Driving license and Condo Yellow book without having the 1 year extension ?

 

 

On 10/5/2025 at 6:07 AM, BrandonJT said:

Because single is the only option.  There's no such thing as a multiple entry non-O visa anymore.

You get a single entry non-O visa.  When you arrive in Thailand you get permission to stay for 90 days.  That is the time you use to open your bank account, get your money transferred to Thailand, and then apply for the 1-year extension.

Once you have the 1-year extension, you can apply for and pay for a multiple re-entry permit from immigration.  This will allow you to come and go as you please during your extension period, as long as you are back before it expires to apply for your next extension.

 

19 minutes ago, bolt said:

Do you think i can apply for renewal of Driving license and Condo Yellow book without having the 1 year extension ?

 

 

 

Provided you have a valid Non Imm O visa, yes, for a 5 year renewal.

2 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Provided you have a valid Non Imm O visa, yes, for a 5 year renewal.

I was told, i needed a Long term visa, not just the 90 days.

 

I will apply for the Non O 

7 minutes ago, bolt said:

I was told, i needed a Long term visa, not just the 90 days.

 

I will apply for the Non O 

Every DLT office is different.  But many will let even someone with a tourist visa apply for drivers license.  I believe the DLT in Pattaya only accepts long-term visas.  Also many no longer accept yellow book and require you to have a residence certificate from immigration.

6 minutes ago, BrandonJT said:

Every DLT office is different.  But many will let even someone with a tourist visa apply for drivers license.  I believe the DLT in Pattaya only accepts long-term visas.  Also many no longer accept yellow book and require you to have a residence certificate from immigration.

Thanks

i’m going to make the Residence certificate application 1st, and then see where i end up with the Yellow book application.

16 minutes ago, bolt said:

I was told, i needed a Long term visa, not just the 90 days.

 

I will apply for the Non O 

 

https://www.dlt.go.th/en/two-year-license

 

Scroll down for requirements to renew a 5 year licence.