Anyone has experience in applying for a Type O-A visa by mail, while living in Thailand, to the Thai Embassy/Consulate in US, either DC or NYC? Or the only option is to be physically in US for submitting O-A visa application?
TLDR : Answer Summary
It is not permitted to apply for a Non-O-A visa or any other visa from within Thailand, except for the Thai Elite visa. While you can apply for a 90-day Non-O visa inside Thailand or from a nearby country, obtaining a year extension requires a prescribed process. Some individuals have managed to circumvent this rule by temporarily leaving Thailand, mailing their application to a US address, and then sending it to the consulate. However, if additional documentation is needed, being outside the US may complicate the situation.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.