Do you need a fixed address to apply for an O-A or O visa in Thailand?

O-A Visa O Visa 90 Day Reporting TM.30 Address Requirement for Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Types Expat Visa Traveling in Thailand

Mar 30, 2022

3 years ago

Mah **********

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When applying for the O-A, or O visa, does one need to have fixed address? I think during the 90-day reporting OA and O-visa holders are supposed to reaffirm their address or something, is that correct? Or to rephrase this question, can one apply for a OA or O visa without a fixed address and roam around Thailand throughout the 1 year (and only return to Bangkok every 90 days to do reporting)? 

(disclaimer: I have not applied for such a visa yet, just exploring the differences between the different visas.)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The application for the O-A or O visa in Thailand does not require a fixed address, as holders can roam freely around the country. However, it is necessary to register your accommodation using a TM.30 form. While the first 90-day report must be done in person at the nearest immigration office, subsequent reports may be completed online. Updates from comments indicate that visa regulations might slightly vary by immigration office.

Zap **********

I think you have to apply for the non O and first retirement extension at the same immigration office. For address I believe just an up to date and signed TM30 - current address registration is fine for the Non O and for the retirement extension then on to 90 day reports....this is all based on info I received from Phuket immigration office so not sure if it will vary by office.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

Can roam freely, only need to do first 90 day report in person, at your nearest immigration office. After that can do on line. Need your accomodation to have registered a TM.30 for you.

3 years ago

Brett **********

@Lisa *******************

I think you can only do online if your address hasn't changed, otherwise you have to go in person again with proof of the new address? I tried doing my second report online but I'd moved and even though the landlord had registered me online I couldn't do online and at the office they said it's because I'd moved

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