Is it true that we no longer need to mail passports for retirement visas in Thailand?

Thailand Retirement Visa OA Visa E-Visa Visa Application Process Non-O Visa Health Insurance Requirements

Feb 27, 2022

3 years ago

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I’m submitting my info for my retirement visa OA. I was on the web site checking info needed and I notice it said we do not mail our passport and other info in anymore. Is this true or just wishful thinking.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The process for applying for a retirement visa (OA) in Thailand has indeed transitioned largely to an electronic format, with many users confirming that visas are now issued via email rather than requiring the mailing of passports and documents. However, there are still some cases where physical documents may need to be sent, depending on the applicant's home country and specific circumstances.

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John ********

Not in Australia..I had my non imm spouse visa approved very fast online. But, I still had to mail passport and other doc's to the interstate embassy to get the visa stamp..

3 years ago

Ken ******

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OA problem: need compulsory health insurance to renew

3 years ago

Michael **************

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@Ken *****

Thank you.

This just may be the game changer

3 years ago

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Michael **************

Steve *******

Evisa! Recieve your visa by email.

3 years ago

Chris *******

Yes it is all electronic now.

Other off topic question why OA, NON-O is simpler, less requirements?

3 years ago

Michael **************

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@Chris ******

That’s what they gave me the last time So I just do the same

3 years ago

Bernd ***********

@Chris ******

keep your money in your home country and if planned correctly you will get 2 years stay.

3 years ago

Mark ********

@Bernd **********

I would be most grateful if you could explain how to do this..get 2 years out of a NON-O visa. TIA.

3 years ago

Bernd ***********

@Mark *******

we talking about O-A !

Mark ********

Same question then.

Bernd ***********

read the rules about O-A. All explained there. Every time, during the validity of the O-A visa , you will be stamped in for a full year at every entry. ( Watch your insurance validity!)

Leaving and returning shortly before your visa finish will give you the 2nd year of stay .Voilà. ( 2nd year needs a re-entry permit if you want to travel abroad)

3 years ago

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Bernd ***********

Lisa ********************

All done online. E visa ( electronic visa) they email to you and you print it off

3 years ago

Brandon ************

Most countries in the world switched to the new evisa system. You get your visa in email.

3 years ago

Jeffrey ************

What's unclear about it?

3 years ago