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This checklist is based on common requirements - approval is at the discretion of the immigration officer and requirements can vary, so it's advisable to confirm the latest document list with your local immigration office in advance.

Convert Visa in Thailand to Non-O

Non-Immigrant O - Retirement for foreigners aged 50 years or older

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Application forms

Download and complete the forms required by your immigration office:

TM.86↗TM.87↗STM.2↗STM.9↗STM.11↗

TM.86 → Used if converting from Tourist Visa.
TM.87 → Used if converting from Visa Exempt.

Pre-check Eligibility

You are at least 50 years old

You hold a visa/status that can be converted at immigration

You have enough permitted stay left before expiry to file conversion

Core Forms

TM.86 or TM.87 (use the form appropriate to your current status)

Passport photo (4x6 cm)

STM.2 acknowledgement form

STM.9 overstay acknowledgement form

STM.11 penalties acknowledgement form

Personal Documents

Passport original

Copies of passport bio page, latest entry stamp, and visa/status page

TM.6 copy if your passport includes departure card records

TM.30 receipt for your current address

Financial Documents

Thai bank book (original + copy)

Bank statement and bank letter (same-day issue preferred)

Evidence of funds/income that meets retirement threshold for your office

Submission Day

Bring signed copies of all required pages

Prepare conversion fee in cash (typically 2,000 THB)

Ask immigration for next steps and timeline toward annual extension (Stage 3)

Notes

Local offices can add extra requirements such as hand-drawn map or residence photos.
Use same-day bank documents whenever possible to avoid re-issuing requests.
Keep a full copy set after conversion for your one-year extension filing.

Hand-drawn map example:

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