I went to Chanthaburi immigration the other day prepping for an extension on my O A based on retirement and the guy in charge told me to do the O Visa based on having a Thai spouse. Said it was cheaper (guessing he meant money in the bank) Also no health insurance requirement. Is it a good idea to change from the OA to an O??
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired whether to switch from an OA Retirement Visa to an O Visa due to suggestions from immigration regarding the benefits of the O Visa, such as lower financial requirements and no health insurance obligation. Commenters confirmed that both visas allow for a 1-year stay with re-entry permission and a 90-day reporting requirement. They discussed the specifics of each visa, noting that converting to an O Visa could eliminate the health insurance requirement, which may vary by immigration office.
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