Answered7 years ago
Can I renew my O-A visa from my home country instead of in Thailand?
With all the uncertainly with immigration rules, I would it be possible to go to your home country once a year and get a new O-A visa instead of going to immigration in Thailand? We still have to have the equivalent 800K THB in my home country bank. I was just thinking of having a Thai bank account for my spending money and get my O-A in my home country. Exchange rate is low now.
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around the feasibility of obtaining a new O-A visa from one's home country rather than renewing it within Thailand. Commenters suggest that while there is uncertainty regarding recognition of foreign bank accounts, individuals can generally attain multiple O-A visas if they meet the requirements. Notably, those seeking to renew may need to be aware of new health insurance regulations that are set to be implemented.
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Evan ********
That’s what I did plus it means 2 years from the one O-A visa! No money needed in Thailand either.
However, you may need medical insurance if applying after 1st of July due to a new rule
However, you may need medical insurance if applying after 1st of July due to a new rule
Steven ***************
There's a new rule regarding health insurance for retirement visas in the pipeline.
Tod *********
did Wayne Klapko block me or delete his comment?
Tod *********
Garrett, correcting b/s information in a post is not talking down to someone.
people who don't know their ass from their elbow shouldn't offer visa advice ;)
people who don't know their ass from their elbow shouldn't offer visa advice ;)
John ********
Garrett Greenwald Maybe it was me. I called him out for misinformation and posting without checking sources. Comment rightfully deleted.
I hate it when people spread misinformation willy-nilly, thus causing confusion about serious matters like this.
I hate it when people spread misinformation willy-nilly, thus causing confusion about serious matters like this.
Tod *********
whoops :O looked like he blocked me. :/
Sometimes people can't handle the truth ;)
Sometimes people can't handle the truth ;)
Tod *********
There is nothing in the rules that stop a person from getting an O-A visa every other year, time after time. I know people on their 4th or 5th O-A visa from the same consulate <- meaning they've been getting them for the last 8 to 10 years :)
Meet the requirements, get the visa.
Meet the requirements, get the visa.
Wayne ********
doubt they will recognise home country banks ....
Wayne ********
@John *************
yes fun policeWayne ********
@Tod ********
we are not all smart like you brother,,John ********
@Wayne *******
MISINFORMATION! Check your sources before commenting!Tod *********
@Wayne *******
before you comment, I think you need to understand the difference between requirements for a VISA from a thai consulate in another country and requirements for a yearly extension from the immigration office inside the country. :O For an O-A visa (which you can ONLY get in the country your passport comes from) you can meet the financial requirements by using a bank in your country NOT in thailand
Wayne ********
as what Garrett just replied .... the reason they want money in a thai bank is incase you have any issues here being medical or something else so you have funds to pay or be repatriated to home country.....
Luis ***********
OPmy understanding is that when getting an o-a visa in your country, you do not need a Thai bank account.
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