How long does it take to get a retirement visa at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles?

@Al ******

ahh, good point, i missed it ;) too early for me sorrry

@Tod ********

that was my point.

while it does say same day service is available I don't believe it is available for the Non-O-A visa..

@Jeff ****

I have no interest in depositing any money in a Thai bank. We split our time between the US and Thailand and getting a new non imm o-a each year is really not a big deal for me.

@Al ******

why don't you get a 10 year visa?

@Karen **********

I am curious concerning your choice of visas. Why not get the non imm o-a vs. the non imm o?

@Karen **********

yes, all are one original and three copies.

@Karen **********

I just received my sixth visa from them via the USPS and have never had a problem.

The Consulate in Dallas and Houston are both Honorary Consul Generals - contractors- as you know. I don't know why Dallas would refuse. But I thought the LA Consulate issues Non O 90 days for over 50 - but could have read wrong

@J**

I had the thai consulate in Dallas flat out refuse to issue a 90 day Non-O based on being over 50 although I got the consulate in Houston to issue one for a couple people who were over 50 this year so far.

@Karen **********

- you can get Non Imm O Visa 90 days and Extend one year at immigration in Thailand

I recommend the Non Imm O-A Multi-Entry Visa (notice the 'A').

The O-A Visa is labeled good for one year but it can be easily made into 2 years total with no fee at the end of the first year.

@Karen **********

- The One Year Non Imm O Multi-Entry Visa just for being over age 50 is rarely issued anymore. In America I firmly believe it is not just rare - but not issued at all.

@Mary *******

You are mistaking what's required INSIDE the country for an extension and what's required OUTSIDE the country for a VISA.

There is no requirement that you bank a single baht in a thai bank to get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O-A visa from a thai consulate in the USA.

They can use their US dollar account at their bank in the US to meet the financial requirements :)

@Al ******

you are correct 😊

@Mary *******

you're confused.When one transfers $ to Bangkok Bank NYC its automatically converted to Thai baht and deposited next day in the senders Bangkok Bank Account in Thailand.

Mary Hanson She is applying for a non imm o-a multi entry visa. There is no requirement for funds in a Thai bank with this visa. That is one of the benefits of using this visa.

@Karen **********

the 800k tbh must be in a THAI bank. There is a Bangkok Bank branch in New York. This gives you a THAI bank and keeps your money in the US and in $ so you aren't subject to currency fluctuations.

@Karen **********

I only include what I showed in a prior comment.

Karen Greenberg We use the name and address of my Thai sister-in-law. We have our own home and she lives elsewhere but she seems to work just fine for the quarantor requirement.

Mary Hanson follow the instructions on the website. For example, it says four passport photos are needed, not two. And if you mail in the stuff and are missing something, they will contact you, either direct by phone, or via email. You then simply fix the problem - they will not charge another $200. I know this from experience.

@Mary *******

thank you for your helpful reply.

I JUST finished this ordeal last week in LA.

Make SURE your income documentation is good. Things like social security statement, if you have investment income must be on a notarized form from a CPA. If you have rental income you must show the lease( again notarized).

Notarize everything. If it even begins to look like they might want to see the form, notarize it.

IF you have dotted every I, crossed all Ts make 2 copies.

Have a couple passport size photos ready.

They only accept in person applications certain hours each day.

They only accept a certain number of applications per day.

No you cannot make an appointment to submit documents.

Arrive at least 2 hours ahead of the formation of the line to submit applications if you want any hope of making it under the quota cut off.

Jabba the Hut will take your application.

They will review it "briefly" to see if at first glance you have all your documents. It is then set aside " for further inspection and you are given a time to return the FOLLOWING day where if you have performed the necessary ablutions and made the appropriate sacrifice you will receive a visa.

Think if it as training for when you deal with Thai immigration in country.

Believe me you want to do it in person. By mail if you screw up they keep your $200 and you get to spend another $200. This according to a guy I met in line.

Two days for the OA visa. Drop it off day before and pick up next morning.

James Miller I print out the form from the consulate website and bring it to my doctor’s office. I just drop it off, he signs it and the office admin people mail the form back to me.

@Al ******

#7 Medical statement...where do you get it ..your doctor sign ? Or clinic in your town.

You may have difficulty getting #5 and #7 notarized. I always include a cover letter that states, in part,

Royal Thai Consulate-General

611 N Larchmont Blvd, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA

I certify that each of the documents enclosed is a true copy.

My Name

Acknowledgement

I then add the standard notary statement for the notary to sign - can be easily found on the internet. I have never had a problem, and this seems to address the issue.

@Karen **********

I am in WA.

@Karen **********

Good advice.

@Karen **********

there was a recent posting from a gent who lives in the LA area. He carried it in...but not sure when he received it.

@Karen **********

Karen Greenberg you need to be more precise please.