Change of Class of Visa
Foreigners arriving in Thailand with a Transit
or Tourist Visa ( obtained from a Thai consulate or embassy
abroad ) as distinct from the simple entry stamp ( permitting
a stay of 30 days for some nationalities ) may have those visas
changed at the immigration Bureau in Thailand to a Non - Immigrant
Visa either Class "B" or "O" if they gained employment or decided
to stay.
Non - Immigrant Visa Class "O" |
| This class of visa is required by retirees,
spouses of persons permitted to work in Thailand and persons
married to Thai wife's This visa may be extended every 12 months
if the applicant can provide current documentary evidence
to support the extension. |
Retirees must be at least
50 years old and be able to show that they have at least
THB. 800,000 in a Thai bank account or that they are in receipt
of guaranteed monthly income of at least THB. 65,000 from sources
abroad. |
| Spouses of persons working
in Thailand must be able to produce photocopies of their
marriage certificate, both passports and the working person's
valid work permit. |
Persons married to a Thai
national must have at least THB. 400,000 in a Thai bank
account or be receiving at least THB. 29,000 per month ( presumably
from offshore sources or as income working, with a work
permit of course ) |
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