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Can I renew my O-A visa from my home country instead of in Thailand?

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Jun 24, 2019

5 years ago

Luis ***********

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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.

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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

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Steven ***************

There's a new rule regarding health insurance for retirement visas in the pipeline.

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Tod *********

did Wayne Klapko block me or delete his comment?

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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 ;)

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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.

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Tod *********

whoops :O looked like he blocked me. :/

Sometimes people can't handle the truth ;)

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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.

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Wayne ********

doubt they will recognise home country banks ....

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Wayne ********

@John *************

yes fun police

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Wayne ********

we are not all smart like you brother,,

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John ********

MISINFORMATION! Check your sources before commenting!

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Tod *********

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

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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.....

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Luis ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

my understanding is that when getting an o-a visa in your country, you do not need a Thai bank account.

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