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Should I use an agency for my O/A visa in Thailand or apply for it before entering the country?

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Mar 4, 2019

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Hi would anyone recommend using an agency to get the O/A visa? Once in Thailand, or is it better to get overseas before entering?  Is it easy to get the 1 year visa inside Thailand? Also any thoughts on the elite  visa for 10 years? Is it worth paying out  800,000 Thai baht for this? Thanks in advance

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The user is seeking advice on whether to use a visa agency to apply for an O/A visa after arriving in Thailand or to apply for it while still overseas. Additionally, they want to know about the ease of obtaining a one-year visa within Thailand and inquire about the Elite Visa for 10 years, questioning its worth given the cost of 800,000 Thai baht.

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