Non O Visa – Chiang Mai

Information regarding Non-Immigrant O Visa and Non-OA Visa

Extensions and Requirements for a Non-Immigrant O Visa

Non-O Visa or Thailand Non-Immigrant O Visa is the most popular of all the visas in Thailand. There are many variations of the Thailand Non-Immigrant O Visa. This visa is best for people above age 50 or those who wish to stay in Thailand for a longer period than a regular visa.

This visa has strict requirements issued by the Royal Thailand Embassy or Consulate. When you first apply for a visa for Thailand, in most cases, you’ll be granted a 90-day, single-entry Non-Immigrant O Visa.

The different types of Non-Immigrant O for Thailand allow applicants to stay for long-term that can be extended by applying to one of the local immigration offices in Thailand.

The Non-Immigrant O Visa for Thailand maintains strict rules and requirements that must be complied with.

All and every visa requires slightly varied documentation. However, in all cases, it will need to be translated into the country’s language where you are applying from or in English. In some cases, documents will be required from employers in Thailand, and these will be in the Thai language and won’t require translation.

The actual applicant must sign documentation, and the legal representative of the employer must also sign. It should be noted that numerous documentation is required, so care should be taken to ensure that each page is signed when applying for a Non-Immigrant O Visa for Thailand.

Documents required for Non-Immigrant O Visa for Thailand

The process for a Non–Immigrant O Visa Thailand is the same as the initial application. The documents you’ll need are:

A filled application form. This form should be submitted to The Royal Thai Embassy in your home country. You can also submit this form online. As the rules are subject to change, we recommend you consult the embassy directly for up-to-date information.
Your passport must have 6 months of validity remaining with at least two pages left for stamps and signs.
Enter your correct information in the application form. Check your name and other particulars. Any variation from your passport will lead to the rejection of your application.
Submit all the required documents alongside your application. We also suggest attaching supporting documents with your application that may assist in Visa approval.
Remember, the Royal Thai Embassy can demand any document relevant to your application during the application process.
Submit your application ahead of your travel time so that you can get your visa on time.

Non-Immigrant O Visa Types for Thailand:

Non-Immigrant O Visa for Thailand comes in several types. It is important to know the three main types:

The standard “O” visa: This visa allows you to visit your family or spouse currently living in Thailand, receive medical care, and do voluntary work and numerous other formats.
The new classified “O-A” Thai Retirement Visa: This is for people over the age of 50 years.
The “O-X” 10 Year Thai Retirement Visa: This is for nationals of specific countries. It has stricter requirements than an “O-A” Visa.

Non-Immigrant O Visa for Residing with family in Thailand

If you want to visit your family in Thailand, the Non-Immigrant O Visa for Thailand is the best option for you. But you have to reside for at least 60 days before applying. Documents needed are:

Relationship proof, for example, marriage certificate, birth certificate, or legal adoption papers.
A copy of a Thai family member’sID card. Also, a copy of their visa and entry stamp if needed.
Details of your stay, for example, hotel booking.
Proofs ofyour financial status to support yourself during the visit.

Non-Immigrant O Visa to work as a Volunteer (Voluntary Work Visa)

Globally, a lot of people are doing voluntary work to help people. But in Thailand, a work permit is essential to do voluntary work. Although many people tell you that a work permit is not a big issue, we strongly advise you to obtain a volunteer Non–Immigrant O Visa (Volunteer Work Permit). All kinds of volunteer work require a work permit.

You still need a correct visa to support your cause, and you’re required to provide all the relevant documents with your application.

You may think doing volunteer work is ok as you’re not getting paid, but that’s not the case. You may get arrested if you get caught for doing volunteer work without a work permit. The Immigration office maintains strict policing regarding work permits, so do get a permit before doing any kind of work in Thailand.

To work as a Volunteer, you require a Non-Immigrant O Visa (Voluntary Work Visa). Here are some examples we can advise for people wanting to Volunteer.

Many people who wish to work voluntarily in Thailand, like helping at an elephant camp or Teaching English at a local school, should be aware that this is illegal, and working without a work permit breaches Thai law.

This is not permitted under any circumstances. People that don’t understand Thai law will advise you that you should not worry about the permit, and it will not be a problem just to help as a volunteer as you don’t get paid. We advise entirely differently and inform you that if you want to help, you must obtain a Volunteer Work Permit.

You still require the correct visa, and you will need to supply the relevant paperwork at the time of the application.

Many people think working as a volunteer is allowed because you are not receiving payment. PLEASE UNDERSTAND that if you are found working for free without a permit, you stand the chance of being arrested by the police. So a work permit as a volunteer is required. It’s not worth the risk to work without the correct permits in Thailand.

Non-Immigrant O Visa (O-A Retirement, Long-Term)

A Single Entry Non-Immigrant Visa (Retirement Visa) can be extended in Thailand to a long-term visa. To apply for a Thai Non-Immigrant O Visa Extension, you will need the following:

Non-Immigrant O Visa Retirement, Long-Term

A Single Entry Non-Immigrant Visa (Retirement Visa) can be extended to a long-term visa.

You’ll need the following documents to apply for an extension of your Thai Non-Immigrant O Visa :

Your original passport with a minimum of six-month validity left and two free pages for stamps.
A medical certificate can be required. Contact your Embassy or Consulate.

Financial requirements for visa application:

If you’re applying for a Thai visa, you must have a minimum of THB 800,000 in a Thai saving account for three months before the application.
For a Visa Renewal, you must have your savings in a Thai account for three months before and after the application. Also, you have to maintain a balance of at least THB 400,000 throughout the year. The account must be in your name only, not joint names.
A stamped letter from your bank and your bank’s cheque book’s copies to confirm your financial statement updated a few days before application.
But if you have a monthly income of more than THB 65,000 per month, your visa will be processed. Also, if your savings and yearly income are not less than THB 800,000, you’ll be able to secure a visa.
A copy of your yearly bank statement confirming that the money is regularly going into your account.

Also, the government is making new rules to have compulsive insurance valid for the duration of the visa with a minimum of THB 40,000 out-patient treatment coverage and THB 400,000 in-patient coverage. So make sure to have health insurance at the time of making an application.

It is essential to know the difference between a Non-O Visa and a Non-OA visa, as these requirements are different when it comes to insurance requirements.

3) Non-Immigrant O-X 10 Year Retirement Visa

This visa is ideal for people aged 50 or over who wish to stay in Thailand for the long term. This is applicable for 2-5 years. You cannot work on this visa. Nationals of countries including Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States can obtain an O-X visa.

The documentation required is similar to any other visa application. But the financial requirements are:

You must have at least THB 3 millionin savings or fixed deposits in a Thai bank account.
OR a minimum of THB 1.8 millionin savings or fixed deposits in a Thai bank account along with an annual income of THB 1.2million or more.
Also, you must retain a balance of THB 1.5 million during your stay.

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