Is it possible to renew a 1 year Non-immigrant O Visa for another year without having to go back to England? I am a Female British national residing in Chiang Mai. I was able to get my original 1 year non-immigrant visa from Hull last year with basically my lease on a house here in Chiang Mai and no financial information. Can I apply for an renewal here, and if so will they require financial information?

You would have to have some reason to qualify, marriage, children, retirement, etc. to get one within the region or to apply for an extension of stay, also the extensions would most likely require financial proof.

Edited December 31, 201114 yr by beechguy

The rental of an appartment is no reason to grant an extension.

If you are over 50 years old, you could extend based on retirement if you can show an income of 65,000 baht a month (can be from abroad) or 800,000 in a bank account in Thailand in your name for at least 2 months OR combination of yearly income and money in the bank in thailand, totaling 800,000.

Below is current Hull requirements for issue of non immigrant O visa.

Category “O”

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1) Married to a Thai national

Evidence required:

a) If married in Thailand:

Copies of Original Thai Marriage Certificate and Thai ID Card or Thai Passport.

b] If married in UK:

Copies of Original UK Marriage Certificate and Thai ID Card or Thai Passport.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

2) Visiting family working/living in Thailand

Evidence required:

a) Birth/Marriage Certificate to show relationship

b] Letter from relative confirming they are in Thailand together with a copy of page

in their passport showing valid entry visa or a copy of their valid work permit..

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

3) Volunteer Work

Evidence required:

a) Sponsor Letter from Registered Charity.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

4) Visiting Thailand as Pensioner

Evidence required:

a) Copy of Bank Statement showing receipt of State and/or Private Pension.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

5) Visiting Thailand as Retired Person aged 50 years and over

Evidence required:

a) Copy of Bank Statement showing income of minimum £900 per month.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

Abb 09.12.11

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