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Do I need a formal letter for proof of accommodation when applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (Retirement) in Thailand?

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Q about eVisa application from the UK - Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Retirement) type.

On the section of Proof of Accommodation - I have put the address of the Senior Living complex I am staying at.

Do I need to have some sort of formal letter from them with their address about the booking or is it sufficient to put their full address. It is 30 mins outside Chiang Mai. Thanks.
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The user inquired about the requirements for proof of accommodation when applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Retirement) from the UK, specifically if a formal letter from the Senior Living complex was needed or if just providing the address sufficed. A commenter responded that a formal letter should not be necessary, but having a booking or reservation could be beneficial.
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Nope, shouldn't need anything like that but if you have a booking or reservation show that as well

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