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How long does it typically take to process an O-A visa at the Thai embassy in London?
How long generally does it take to get an O-A visa from the thai embassy in London?
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The processing time for an O-A visa at the Thai Embassy in London generally ranges from 3 to 5 days, making it one of the faster locations for obtaining Thai visas. However, specific experiences vary; one commenter reported a 15-day wait due to Songkran celebrations. Additionally, there are considerations when choosing between an O-A visa and a Non-O visa, with the Non-O visa being simpler in some aspects but requiring proof of funds in a Thai bank.
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John *********
OPI don’t understand this on the E-Visa website… what proof of residence? In Thailand or UK?
Jean-Claude *********
@John ********
UK. An electricity bill for example.ณิชาภรณ์ ********
Don't do Non immigrant OA in online.
It's complicated. Just Non O (90 days) then when go to Thailand you can extend to retirement visa 1 year with 800,000฿ in bank.
It's complicated. Just Non O (90 days) then when go to Thailand you can extend to retirement visa 1 year with 800,000฿ in bank.
John *********
OP@ณิชาภรณ์ *******
i didn’t know there were two types? With the ‘Non O’, i can open a thai bank account and then after 2 months extend based on marriage?John *********
OPWe were married in BKK. Have all the thai certificates etc.
ณิชาภรณ์ ********
@John ********
marriage in Thailand or your country
Robin *******
My visa took 15 days from Thai embassy London but that was during song gran
Stuart ***********
Are you certain you want the OA visa and not the non O?
The non O requires 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for the first year, but otherwise it's a simpler option as you don't need the criminal checks or the insurance policy from one of only a few companies.
The non O requires 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for the first year, but otherwise it's a simpler option as you don't need the criminal checks or the insurance policy from one of only a few companies.
John *********
OP@Stuart **********
it is the non OA visa. Will immediately open a thai bank and deposit 400,000 THB then after 2 months, apply to extend based on marriageStuart ***********
@John ********
I am unsure if that will work (not saying it won't). I would ask another question to check it is possible to do this and the moderators will confirm. Good luck.
James ******
@Stuart **********
OA Visa sucks, I have one I know
Neil ********
@James *****
a non ox. Is this worth it
Tony *****
@James *****
hi. What about it sucks in particular. I’m probably going to get Non O but it’s losing money on the 800K currency switch when I could stay in a U.K. account. I would really appreciate your feedback. ThanksStuart ***********
@James *****
I agree, I have a non o visa🙂
Brandon ************
London is generally known as one of the fastest Thai embassies in the world. 3-5 days for most visas.
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