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Can I reapply for a retirement visa in Thailand after quarantine if I am a South African passport holder?
Retirement Visa (O-A)Thailand ImmigrationVisa Application ProcessExpat AdviceCOVID-19 Entry Restrictions
Jun 29, 2020
6 years ago
Thein *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI am holding South African passport and I have valid retirement (O-A) visa which will expire on 15 July. Currently, I am in South Africa. South African passport holder can stay in Thailand without a visa for 30 days. The problem is I am not sure yet when Thai authority will allow us into Thailand. Say, if they allow from 1st August, I hope can enter into Thailand and have to stay 14 days quarantine. After out of quarantine, my worry is are they allow to apply for retirement visa again. If they do not allow a retirement visa, it does not make sense to come back to Thailand. Anyone can suggest? Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A South African passport holder with a valid retirement (O-A) visa that expires soon is concerned about the possibility of reapplying for the retirement visa after quarantine upon entering Thailand. Comments suggest waiting for the Thai authorities to clarify entry regulations and visa reapplication procedures, with recommendations to apply for a new Non-O visa if the retirement visa is not possible. The situation is complicated by ongoing travel restrictions and the need for careful adherence to visa rules.
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Andrew ********
There's never any useful information on any sights, like what are the requirements to get on a flight home to Thailand..
Andrew ********
got one but no flights yet.
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Jesús *******
I would just wait and see.. As many do
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Eptv *******
Dear Saya, Now, Thailand is relaxing and planning to allow foreigners to come back to Thailand. Now, they have appoved 8 categories of foreigners to start with. I hope they will continue for you to apply for retirement visa to Thailand as they are now allowing those in the country to extend the visas. Please check the priortized categories in linked story. My advise for you is to contact the Thai embassy near you.
Thein *****
ORIGINAL POSTERGlad to hear from you. I already contact to Thai Embassy in South Africa. They said they are not yet accept visa application. I have to wait until Thai authority allow us to come back using retirement visa. Thank you.
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Philip **********
@Thein ****
Warning! DO NOT. Under any circumstances use @Suthikiat ******
“friend, relative.” Anything under the table, you will get caught. Fined, detained, banned from entering Thailand for a very long time. Wait until Thailand opens up again. Apply for a Visa in your home Country at the Thai consulate. New Immigrant multi entry Non O
Thein *****
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you indeed. I do understand your advice. It is really a wise advice.
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Mongkon ***********
Beware of fake rubber stamping on your passport page done by agents you'll get caught at departure point when computer records do not match Bkk and Manila are fake document capitals
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Fats *********
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Hamid *******
I am in the same situation
Tod *********
Why not apply for a NEW year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa from the thai consulate in Pretoria BEFORE you wing your way back here?
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hes probably got no money another cheap charlieThein *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
Thank you. I asked the embassy. They said so far they can't accept.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERThank you so much!
Andy ********
Just apply for another Non-O visa when you finally arrive like you did before.
Richard ******
Dont go in the first place simple
Thein *****
ORIGINAL POSTERThein *****
ORIGINAL POSTERthank you
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