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How far in advance can I apply for an O-A visa before traveling to Thailand?
I am in the U.K. about to apply for a new O-A visa online. I had a few question for the London Thai Embassy which I emailed them. I waited a few days for the response which was useless and didn’t answer a single question I put to them.
Anyway I won’t bore you with all the questions just one of them.
Q: How far in advance can I apply/be approved before actually travelling to Thailand and getting an entry stamp?
The guidance I have seen just says ‘Travel as soon as possible’. I would rather have something a bit more specific like how many months.
Anybody actually know or share their experience?
Anyway I won’t bore you with all the questions just one of them.
Q: How far in advance can I apply/be approved before actually travelling to Thailand and getting an entry stamp?
The guidance I have seen just says ‘Travel as soon as possible’. I would rather have something a bit more specific like how many months.
Anybody actually know or share their experience?
Answer summary
The user is seeking clarification on how far in advance they can apply for and be approved for an O-A visa before traveling to Thailand, specifically looking for a specific duration instead of the vague guidance they received.
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London *****
Robert - can you plesse share how you are handling 1. Medical letter 2. Non criminal record and 3. Insurance that appear to be required for Non O A
Robert ********
OP@London ****
1. A private doctor does it for me. £150. 2. ***************************************************
3. Pacific Cross. This will be my second O-A so same as last time.
Lisa ********************
@Robert *******
ACRO takes longer to get certified. DBS check is under 7 days. And only goes back 5 years. Is accepted for OA. And digital & paper copy too. Only £23. How much is ACRO?Lisa ********************
@Robert *******
only use DBS link above. Many agencies, cost more and take ages. Also gather all your personal info.Robert ********
OP@Lisa *******************
I didn’t know about that I will take a looks. Not sure how much acro is this time. If you pay for the fast service then it’s expensive.Lisa ********************
@London ****
I used @Arawan ******
Email: *******************
to sort insurance Your GP should sign the medical form. If not can pay to have it signed at private clinic.
Robert ********
OP@Lisa *******************
I am interested in the insurance too.Robert ********
OP@Lisa *******************
thanks for that.Lisa ********************
@Robert *******
she comes highly recommended. Finds best insurance for you. And best bit, will help you if you need to claim.Lisa ********************
@London ****
if from England you order basic DBS criminal record here £23. Covers last 5 years and is enough for Thai visa.***********************************************
Glenn ********
Im preparing 2.5 months before my arrival so im not stressed out.Police and Medicle report needs to be within 3 months so i started from there.
Stephen *******
The visa lasts a year and you're stamped in for a year on arrival. Any time in visa validity year.
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