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How far in advance can I apply for an O-A visa before traveling to Thailand?
Mar 22, 2022
4 years ago
Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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?
TLDR : 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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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 ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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?Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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 ********************
@Robert *******
only use DBS link above. Many agencies, cost more and take ages. Also gather all your personal info.Reply to
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@London ****
I used @Arawan ******
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to sort insurance Your GP should sign the medical form. If not can pay to have it signed at private clinic.
Robert ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lisa *******************
I am interested in the insurance too.Lisa ********************
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she comes highly recommended. Finds best insurance for you. And best bit, will help you if you need to claim.Robert ********
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thanks for that.Reply to
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if from England you order basic DBS criminal record here £23. Covers last 5 years and is enough for Thai visa.***********************************************
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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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