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Can New Zealand citizens living in Australia apply for the Thai NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O-X?

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O-X Visa Eligibility Australian Residency New Zealand Citizens Thai Consulate Permanent Residency

Sep 2, 2023

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Mauricio *********

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Just one question please.

In the Thai NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O-X website page states:

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Applicants must hold passport and nationality of (1) Japan (2) Australia (3) Denmark (4) Finland (5) France (6) Germany (7) Italy (8) Netherlands (9) Norway (10) Sweden (11) Switzerland (12) United Kingdom (13) Canada (14) United States of America 

But the Sydney embassy says that:

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Eligible Applicants for O-X Visa

This category of visa is issued to the applicant who is an Australian national or a permanent resident currently residing in Australia whose age is 50 years or over and are currently residing in Australia.

I would like to know if New Zealand citizens can apply for the NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O-X?

Because NZ citizens who lives in Australian are considered Australians residents and I am New Zealand Citizen living in Australia.

What do you think I am eligible to apply for it?

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A New Zealand citizen inquiring about eligibility for the Thai NON-IMMIGRANT VISA TYPE O-X has noticed conflicting information. Official guidelines state that applicants must hold citizenship from specific countries, but local embassy guidance suggests that residency in Australia may allow for eligibility. The individual seeks clarification on whether they can apply, given their residency status in Australia.

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Generally if you're a legal resident then that's your "home country" which is different to nationality.

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Stuart *********

For the non OA (and I assume OX) you can only get in your home country or country of legal residence. As a kiwi in Australia I would think that it’s perfectly acceptable to apply given you have legal residence there. Unfortunately my opinion will not carry weight with the embassy. So I think the only way you’ll get a confirmation of such is by asking them directly.

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Mauricio *********

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Many thanks guys!

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Steve ********

Only the Thai Consulate can answer that one. You may need to produce some documentation to show you are a permanent resident.

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Good question

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