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What are the application procedures for Non-OA and Non-O visas for expats moving to Hua Hin from Qatar?

Dec 5, 2025

a day ago

Hello everyone. My wife and I currently live in Doha, Qatar and are looking to relocate to Hua Hin in Jan 2026. We are looking at a O-A for me ans O Visas. 

We been getting mix messages to if we are required to apply online thru Thai Embassy Doha or if we can do it Thailand. The appy in Thailand appears to be more straightforward vs. thru website interms of requured documentation. 

Very confusing to which ditection to go, additional to wanting to avoid issues with applying the wrong way. Thanks in advance!

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An expat couple currently residing in Qatar is seeking clarity on whether to apply for Non-OA and Non-O visas through the Thai Embassy in Doha or apply in Thailand. Various comments indicate that the Non-OA visa must be obtained through an embassy and require specific documentation like health insurance and criminal records, while the Non-O visa is more flexible in terms of application location. It is suggested that obtaining the Non-O visa online before traveling to Thailand is favorable, as it allows for easier banking arrangements and visa extensions after arrival.

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David **********

definitely get a non o visa

a day ago

Chris *******

Unless I miss understand.

You are hoping to apply for an OA visa, only available through embassies.

And then your spouse to apply for a non-o based on being dependant on your OA.

Yes this doable only through an embassy.

You cannot get a dependant on retirement in country.

Otherwise it is 2 non-o visas thru embassy also , so you may enter and get a bank account.

a day ago

John **********

If you have a residency permit you can apply in Qatar otherwise you will have to travel back to the country of your nationality if you really want the Non-OA visa. Otherwise you need to travel anywhere that will allow you to apply for a Non-O visa. Many won't issue a Non-O dependant visa for your wife at the same time as you apply for a Non-O based on being over 50 so she may need to apply for her own Non-O based on being over 50. She can't get a Non-O dependant visa inside Thailand nor any nearby country

a day ago

Graeme ******

Suggest you each apply for a Non O over 50 retirement visa in Qatar through the e visa online system then when you arrive in hua hin you can open a bank account which will then allow you to each deposit 800k baht and look forward to getting your first year extension

a day ago

Stuart ***********

Get the non O 90 day visa online from the Thai Embassy before travelling to Thailand is the simplest way. You can then open a bank account in Thailand and extend your stay by 12 months annually.

a day ago

Jeremy ********

Of you’re a resident of Qatar you can apply there in Qatar

If not contact an agent In Thailand that can help facilitate your application

a day ago

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

A non-OA visa is only available from your home country Thai embassy. Are you sure you're correctly talking about a non-OA visa? This is a visa that requires mandatory health insurance every year, a criminal records check, a medical certificate, and other things.

The non-O visa does not require any of these things and is available from almost any Thai embassy and from inside of Thailand if you already have a Thai bank account.

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