Question: can I apply in advance for Non Immigrant O-A visa ? I mean get all rhe paperwork done, get the visa and wait until restrictions are lifted? ( I can get a plane ticket with option to postpone). I asked info at Thai embassy here, but they only say look at website and give link for COE...But I don't want to go through all that, I will wait for better times 🙄 The info at their website (requirements for O-A visa) has not changed since last year and am wondering if that can be?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The possibility of applying for a Non-Immigrant O-A visa in advance to wait out travel restrictions is complicated by current embassy policies that typically require a Certificate of Entry (COE) before issuing visas. While some users advise waiting for more favorable travel conditions, the consensus is that without the COE, the embassy will not process the visa application. Different personal experiences point out that reapplying for the visa once conditions improve may be a more viable option.