Is Thailand currently issuing Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visas?

Oct 1, 2020
4 years ago
Dave ********
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Hi does anybody know if Thailand are issuing non immigrant O-A retirement visa, I currently meet all requirements financially and age etc ?
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The Non-Immigrant O-A retirement visa is currently available for entry into Thailand, but applicants must meet specific requirements including financial stability and age. Additionally, there are extra COVID-19 entry regulations, such as having $100,000 in insurance, a fit-to-fly certificate, negative COVID-19 test results, and a booking for a 14-day quarantine. It's recommended to contact your local Thai embassy for detailed entry and visa application procedures.
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Benjamin ******
I'm going to shut this post down. Different Thai embassies have different processes to get a visa. You can find a listing of the various consulates and embassies at

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Contact your local Thai consulate and ask for their specific requirements to get a visa or for entry.

There are also some Facebook groups out there for people who are stranded overseas.
Tod *********
The O-A and O-X long stay visas were recently added to the list of people who can legally request entry to thailand. In addtion to meeting the requirements for the O-A or O-X visa you still need to have the 100K USD covid insurance, a certificate to enter, a fit to fly from a doctor, a negative covid test within 72 hours of your flight, book a 14 day quarantine at an approved facility here and use a repatriation flight to get back in (can't fly commercial from most places)

Contact the embassy in the country you're in now to see how you go about applying for permission to enter and getting the visa.
Malcolm *************
I can apply online at the Thai embassy in London for a new OA Visa but I'm confused do I need two insurance policies 1 for the visa and 1 for COE ? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”
Benjamin ******
@Malcolm ************
I understand yes, you will need both the 100K THB COVID-19 insurance, and regular health insurance; however your local Thai consulate will be the best place to ask.

Please go to
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, find your consulate, and contact them directly
Malcolm *************
@Benjamin *****
if thats true its crazy ... I'm waiting for a reply from the Thai Embassy in London to get some clarification as my Pacific Prime policy claims to cover everything for Visa, Covid 19 and COE requirements ๐Ÿค”
James *********
@Tod ********
CANNOT APPLY FOR A NEW O-A Visa ONLY EXISTING VALID VISAS !!! CORRECT???
Tod *********
@James ********
of course you can apply for a New O-A visa, it doesn't make any mention as far as if it's an existing O-A or a new one
James *********
There are not accepting new applications
James *********
@Tod ********
My point is that I contacted the LA embassy via telephone in the gentleman indicated that I could not apply for a new OA Visa.
Longy ****
So two insurances, covid and the
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James ********
@Longy ***
actually with planning the CoE required health insurance exceeds the OA health policy limits...so should need just the CoE policy to obtain the OA OX first year.

Need to coordinate with insurer.

But may be possible.
Malcolm *************
@Tod ********
is that confirmed you can apply for a OA retirement visa to return to Thailand ?
Tod *********
@Malcolm ************
, it's confirmed that people who get one of those visas can request permission to get back in. and they follow the same process as the other groups of people allowed to ask to get in
Malcolm *************
@Tod ********
what about if you have a retirement visa already does it just apply to new applications ?
Tod *********
@Malcolm ************
at this time it does NOT look like Non-O visa/extensions based on retirement are on the list of people who can apply to return. Contact the embassy in the country you're in to see. Keep in mind it was only since the 29th that O-A and O-X visa types were allowed to apply for entry so every consulate might not know
Malcolm *************
@Tod ********
ok thanks great advice as always... last time I spoke with the London Thai embassy they said No to the O visa based on retirement lets hope they allow me to apply for an OA retirement โœ…
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