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What are the differences between Non-O and Non-OA visas for retirement in Thailand?
I had changed my Non B visa to Non-O( retirement) few years ago in Thailand. Which got expired last year as I am not in Thailand due to COVID-19. I will apply now in Thai Embassy. But confused in Non O or Non O-A. Which is recommended and what is the difference? Thanks
Answer summary
The Non-O visa is less expensive and suitable for retirees with single-entry validity, while the Non-OA visa offers a longer duration with multiple entries and requires health insurance. Recommendations depend on individual circumstances, such as existing bank account balance.
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Benjamin ******
Non- O based on retirement:
- Less cost then a Non-OA (2K THB in local currency vs. 5K THB in local currency)
- SOME consulates do not require health insurance (besides the COVID-19 insurance required for the Certificate of Entry). Discussions of the Certificate of Entry is outside the group's scope.
- The visa is good for 3 months
- The visa is singe entry
- On entry, you can stay for 90 days.
Non-OA Visa:
- Costs 5K THB in local currency
- Requires health insurance and the COVID-19 insurance for the length of your stay
- The visa is good for one year
- The visa is multiple entry
- On each entry, you can stay for one year.
What do we recommend? Depends on your situation. IF you already have the 800K THB in a Thai bank account, get a single entry Non-O visa and then get a one year extension of stay based on retirement.
- Less cost then a Non-OA (2K THB in local currency vs. 5K THB in local currency)
- SOME consulates do not require health insurance (besides the COVID-19 insurance required for the Certificate of Entry). Discussions of the Certificate of Entry is outside the group's scope.
- The visa is good for 3 months
- The visa is singe entry
- On entry, you can stay for 90 days.
Non-OA Visa:
- Costs 5K THB in local currency
- Requires health insurance and the COVID-19 insurance for the length of your stay
- The visa is good for one year
- The visa is multiple entry
- On each entry, you can stay for one year.
What do we recommend? Depends on your situation. IF you already have the 800K THB in a Thai bank account, get a single entry Non-O visa and then get a one year extension of stay based on retirement.
Don *********
OP@Benjamin *****
So nicely explained. Thanks Activity
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