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How can I establish residency in Thailand with a Non Immigrant O-A visa?

Marty ********
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For the purpose of establishing a ‘RESIDENCY’ change to Thailand in conjunction with a Non Immigrant O-A VISA, I have not been able to find instructions on how to do this. It is not a requirement but according to what I am reading on one of the Thai sites, it might be advantageous to establish.
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The user is seeking information on how to establish residency in Thailand with a Non Immigrant O-A Visa. Several comments suggest that establishing residency may not be necessary, and they recommend obtaining the O-A visa from a Thai consulate in advance, preferably before traveling to Thailand. It is mentioned that having this visa can grant a longer stay in Thailand, particularly if one exits and re-enters before the visa expires. The conversation highlights the importance of clarity in the inquiry about residency.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
And seeing as
@Ma***
has not weighed back in stating what they imagine "establishing a residency" mean I'm gonna close commenting on this thread. :O

Marty IF you want it re-opened, message me and lemme know what it is you're asking about actually.
James ********
James ********
And no need to establish a RESIDENCY whatever in your application ...my Thai friends often say to me..."You think too much". I got my O-A last November from the Los Angeles Thai Consulate by mail. Turnaround time est 10 business days. Easy to do... if I could do it. Feel free to ask questions and/or use SEARCH on top of this forum ... O-A Visa ...will get you many helpful posts from others experienced in getting the O-A. Good luck.
James ********
James ********
@Marty *******
as said before...do yourself a BIG FAVOR NOW and get your O-A retirement visa in the USA BEFORE you come to Thailand.
Tod *********
Tod *********
While I have no idea what you are asking I'd say

Get the year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa from the thai consulate in your country BEFORE you wing your way here. When you arrive you'll be stamped in for a full year, and IF you were to exit/re-enter the country just before the VISA itself expired you'd get another full year's stamp into thailand <- meaning you got two years of stay out of a visa that has a validity of a single year.
Tod *********
Tod *********
And by "establishing a residency" what do you actually mean?

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