bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I am over 50 years old and plan to split my time between Thailand and the U.S. I was wondering which visa would be best for my situation. I want to becable to leave Thailand to travel as well I was thinking a retirement visa with multi entry. THOUGHTS? Sent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 The greatest degree of flexibility would be achieved by getting a Non Immigrant O-A visa. It allows unrestricted trips in and out of Thailand for a year and, up to a further year in practice, depending on whether it is convenient to do a final entry for a one-year permission to stay (and reentry permit) just before the visa expires. Unfortunately, some of the requirements that must be satisfied before an O-A visa is issued are pretty annoying. The obvious alternative, requiring much fewer conditions to be met, is a Non Immigrant O entry and one-year extension of stay. The main drawback is needing to be in Thailand at the right time to apply for the extension (also unless starting the process again in subsequent years). Depending on just how much time you intend to spend in Thailand, tourist visas may also be a viable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 As said the OA long stay visa is an option. Requirements are here on the embassy in DC website. http://thaiembdc.org/consular-services/non-immigrant-visas/non-immigrant-category-o/ You also apply for it at the consulates in New York, Chicago or Los Angles. You could also get a single entry non-o visa from one of the honorary consulate in the states and then during the last 30 days of the 90 day entry from the visa apply for a one year extension of stay based upon retirement at immigration here.. You would need 800k baht in a Thai bank for 60 days or proof of 65k baht income or a combination of the 2 totaling 800k baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Ok thanks. Im in thailand now but headed home to nyc this week. I use the consulate in nyc. Sent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, bangkokbanjo said: Ok thanks. Im in thailand now but headed home to nyc this week. I use the consulate in nyc. You could apply for the OA visa there. See: https://www.thaicgny.com/ภาษาอ-งกฤษ-english-version/visa-service/doc-non-im-oa/ For a non-o visa you would have to apply at one one of the honorary consulates. http://thaiembdc.org/royal-thai-honorary-consulates-general-in-the-u-s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Im pretty sure i could apply for any visa in nyc, including the non O visa. Based on the info, ill be doing the oa visa. Makes more sense i think than the retirement visa. If you can think of a reason why retirement visa is a better choice then the oa visa, please let me knowSent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, bangkokbanjo said: Im pretty sure i could apply for any visa in nyc, including the non O visa. Based on the info, ill be doing the oa visa. Makes more sense i think than the retirement visa. If you can think of a reason why retirement visa is a better choice then the oa visa, please let me know Sent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app If you look at the visa directory on their website you will only see non-o visas for family visits. The will not do a non-o for being 50 or over only the OA visa. The OA visa is a good option. The only difficulty with it is the medical check and background check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Interesting, since that is one of the main consulates. I wonder whySent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 minute ago, bangkokbanjo said: Interesting, since that is one of the main consulates. I wonder why It is that way at about all embassies and official consulates. They will only issue a OA visa to those 50 or over for retirement. The honorary consulates cannot issue the OA visa but can issue a single entry non-o visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 33 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: If you look at the visa directory on their website you will only see non-o visas for family visits. The will not do a non-o for being 50 or over only the OA visa. The OA visa is a good option. The only difficulty with it is the medical check and background check. At the NYC consulate, the background check (I live in NJ) was $40 and took about 3 days, the medical check I did in Bangkok at a cost of 300 baht and was accepted by NYC consulate without issue. Took 14 days from receipt at NYC to receipt back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Who did the background check for you? Not the consulate right?Sent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoulchild Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 im in similar situation. but im confused by how much ive read! dont you need a medical check from home in order to apply for the oa visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 im in similar situation. but im confused by how much ive read! dont you need a medical check from home in order to apply for the oa visa?The medical checkup from your home country is the norm yes but it can be done in Thailand too.Like the previous poster tonray I did mine in Thailand, print out the medical check sheet ( it's in English and Thai) , go to your local hospital or clinic and have a few checks, took me less than an hour and cost 360 baht.Mine was accepted at Thai embassy in London for O-A visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoulchild Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Andrew Dwyer said: The medical checkup from your home country is the norm yes but it can be done in Thailand too. Like the previous poster I did mine in Thailand, print out the medical check sheet ( it's in English and Thai) , go to your local hospital or clinic and have a few checks, took me less than an hour and cost 360 baht. Mine was accepted at Thai embassy in London for O-A visa. i'll need to do it here as i will be applying for the visa while still in the uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 i'll need to do it here as i will be applying for the visa while still in the uk.Here is a copy of the medical form http://supibee.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/forms/medicalcertificate.pdfTaken from the Thai Embassy website:http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/en/splash-screen-landing-page?q=node%2F51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, bangkokbanjo said: Who did the background check for you? Not the consulate right? Sent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app check with your state police. Usually have online appointment system. What state do you reside in? Edited April 23, 2017 by tonray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 NycSent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 25 minutes ago, bangkokbanjo said: Nyc Sent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Here you go: http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ojis/recordreview.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbanjo Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Awesome..thanksSent from my SM-G920V using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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