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How can I apply for a 1-year Non-Immigrant O/A (Retirement) visa from outside Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O/A Visa Retirement Visa Visa Application Process Thai Consulate Embassy Procedures Visa Requirements

Feb 13, 2023

3 years ago

Chris **************

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Hi there. Has anyone applied for the 1 year non immigrant O/A (retirement) visa from outside Thailand via an embassy or consulate? Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Many expats have successfully applied for the 1-year Non-Immigrant O/A (retirement) visa from various Thai embassies or consulates around the world. It is confirmed that the application can only be done from one's home country, without the necessity of proving accommodation in some cases.

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Chris **************

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Thank you everyone

3 years ago

Vernon *********

I applied successfully from The Royal Thai Embassy in London.

3 years ago

Greg ********

I got my OA visa through the Thai consulate in Vancouver there was no requirement for accommodation

3 years ago

Phil ********

Are you a citizen of Canada ?

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Phil *******

at the time I was permanent resident with Australian passport

3 years ago

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Brandon ************

Thousands have. You can ONLY get the OA from your home country. What is your question as this isn't a question.

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Brandon ***********

You can get the OA from a Country you have permanent residency in.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Steve ******

I know but the UK might not require proof of 1 year lease like Dubai does.

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Brandon ***********

That's only required if you're not a Citizen of the UAE and applying via the RTE Dubai, I'm guessing the OP doesn't have PR in the UAE!

3 years ago

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Chris **************

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@Brandon ***********

ah ok. Our issue was to get the visa here (we are uk nationals living in Dubai) it says we must have a 12 month hotel booking it own a property in Thailand. Is an alternative a rental co tract and does it need to be for 12 months? We had hoped to arrive and after temporary accommodation find a long term rental. Trying to avoid refusal at the embassy here if we do not have the 12 month in place.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Chris *************

so theoretically you could apply evisa in the UK, you just need to make them think you're in the UK currently. You could purchase an onward travel plane ticket from the UK to Thailand for your visa application. But I'm not sure what the UK requirements for the OA are.

3 years ago

Chris **************

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@Brandon ***********

thanks everyone for your advice. It’s a bit of a mine field but we will keep at it.

3 years ago

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Chris **************

Brandon ************

@Chris *************

if they say that's what they want it might not be possible to get around it. It doesn't make much sense but each embassy gets to make their own rules. It's easy to "fake" 90 days for the shorter visas but I'm not sure how to get around that for 1 year. A lot of times they want a lease and the ID card of the owner and other items.

3 years ago

Chris **************

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@Brandon ***********

thanks Brandon appreciate your response

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