Is it better to get an OA visa in the USA or enter Thailand on a tourist visa and convert to OA visa?

Jan 17, 2025
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Mike *******
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I'm in USA. I'm returning to Thailand. I'm trying to decide whether to fly in on a tourist visa and convert to OA visa, or to get OA visa in the US. Can anyone relate some experience about this?
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A user is seeking advice on whether to obtain an OA visa in the USA or to enter Thailand on a tourist visa and later convert it to an OA visa. A comment clarifies that the OA visa can only be issued from the applicant's home country, while a non-O visa can be obtained in either location.
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Brandon ************
You cannot get an OA visa in Thailand, it's only available from your home country. You can get a non-O visa in your home country or in Thailand, but not a non-OA.
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