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How can I apply for a Non-immigration O retirement visa without booking a flight or hotel in advance?
Hi all. American in USA applying for Non-immigration O retirement visa. Want to be in Thailand asap!
The evisa ask for a flight number and hotel accommodation. What do I do here? Not planning on booking one way flight or hotel until I know that visa is approved.
What other pitfalls will I run into filing the evisa for non-imm O?
Thanks!
The evisa ask for a flight number and hotel accommodation. What do I do here? Not planning on booking one way flight or hotel until I know that visa is approved.
What other pitfalls will I run into filing the evisa for non-imm O?
Thanks!
Answer summary
An American applicant is seeking advice on how to complete the eVisa application for a Non-Immigration O retirement visa for Thailand, particularly regarding the requirements for a flight number and hotel accommodation before visa approval. Various commenters suggest approaches such as using a placeholder flight and hotel information, emphasizing that pre-booking is not necessary, and stressing the importance of providing accurate details to avoid issues during application.
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Andy *****
Are you seriously asking what to put in the flight number and accommodation address boxes on the form? Try writing your flight number and accommodation address. That might help.
Stan ******
OP@Andy ****
you do not comprehend English well? The visa application ask for a flight number and accommodation. I ask advice what to put here when obviously I have not reserved these items because I have not been approved for the visa and do not know when I will travel yet. First timer trying this. Does that make sense to you now?
Ray ********
If you have the required funds in your bank account and supporting documents they ask for why wouldn't they give you a non o visa
Stan ******
OP@Ray *******
sure have several hundred thousand. USD. So funds aren’t an issue. And all supporting documents. Sent my application a couple hours ago. So just waiting on Thai government now. I never asked if they would issue me a visa or not. So confused about your statement.
Braulio *********
Be honest, no need to try and game the system
Stan ******
OP@Braulio ********
you talking to me? I’m not gaming anything. Just having issues with downloads via my phone.
Robin *******
@Stan *****
I thought we was dead old Escobar,
Will ************
Non-o retirement requirements are only guesses on flight number ,date and accommodation there is NO REQUIREMENT for booked airline tickets or hotel bookings.
Brandon ************
@Will ***********
Really depends on the embassy. Some do infact require both a confirmed airline ticket and proof of booking for where you are staying. But most do not.Wayne ********
@Brandon ***********
before I was getting Ext of Stay I was applying for 90 day non o based on marriage. Three different times when I applied for the visa the Washington DC Embassy would request further documentation, they asked for a copy of my flight information. The weird thing is there was no place on the application for flight information. This was about four or five years ago when they first started the E Visa. But I knew for sure after the second time that it happened to me that as soon as I applied, I would be expecting an email asking for my flight information. I’m assuming it’s changed now. Wayne ********
@Brandon ***********
much better now then thank goodness I don’t have to worry about it anymoreBrandon ************
@Wayne *******
now you even submit the additional information through the e-visa system if they ask for more rather than emailing like the pastStan ******
OP@Brandon ***********
running into another issue. It’s asking for a document of where I currently live. Sold my house months ago. Live with brother. No utilities in my name. Just my cellphone. And reviewing my att carrier, I can get a screenshot with my name, address, phone number from AT&T but that’s it. No letterhead or anything stating it is a utility or phone bill. And wants it as jpeg or pdf. I just don’t know how to change a screenshot into one of those two. Simpler way to provide this info?
Added the flight number and just hostel address for now, accepted that no problem.
Stan ******
OP@Dylan *******
yes! Once I logged on to a laptop…payment went right through. Received the receipt via my email in about 10 minutes.
Dylan ********
@Stan *****
I can’t even log into the EVisa site on my iPhone. You might want to try it on a laptop if you have access.Brandon ************
@Stan *****
the payment step is a common point of difficultyStan ******
OP@Brandon ***********
so I’ve submitted and it’s been accepted. Up comes the submit payment. I’ve highlighted the visa as it ask and then click in the yellow submit payment prompt. And nothing happens. Tried several times and nothing. I am doing this on my I-phone(perhaps this is this issue?).
Got it all saved just trying to pay for the visa now 🤷
Stan ******
OP@Brandon ***********
ok I already supplied my bank statements where it ask for income verification. So I’ll put that there or the att statement. Great thank you!Brandon ************
@Stan *****
You don't even have a bank account? A bank statement with your address should suffice.And I guarantee that AT&T will let you access your billing statement which would be a pdf that shows everything. A screenshot would not be accepted.
Chance ********
I always book my flight and hotel before the visa, but as others have said you can choose the dates and flights you plan on using.
Brandon ************
You find a flight and provide the flight number. You find a hotel and that you might stay at and provide the information.
Page ************
Here is a tip, you will notice all airline flights to the same destination use the same flight number. No matter what day or month it is
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