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What are the different types of Thai visas and their purposes for expats?

Visa Types Non-O Visa O-A Visa

Mar 8, 2020

5 years ago

Anne ********

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Can someone explain what the types of visa are (eg non-0 a-o etc) and what they are for please? I am over the Thai retirement age of 50 but all these visas confuse me. Would like to try a year ( and maybe go back to uk a couple of times for visits) and possibly stay longer say over 6 months at a time. Have been plenty of times and understand the 30 visa exempt for uk citizens

Could you explain it easy in layman’s terms for an old man . Thanks Anne Oldman

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There are various types of Thai visas that can be confusing for newcomers. For expats over the retirement age of 50, the most relevant options are the Non-Immigrant O-A visa, which is a long-stay visa allowing for a year of multiple entries and requires health insurance; and the Non-Immigrant O visa, which is a single-entry visa with a 90-day stay and does not require insurance. The O-A visa is recommended for those looking to stay long term.

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Thai consular visa information... very summarized version.

- Non-Immigrant visa summary

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- Non-Immigrant O and O-A summary

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- Non-Immigrant O-X (10 years)

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5 years ago

Robert *******

Just to answer the question:

The Non Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) is valid for one year, is multiple entry during that year and on every entry during that year you get 1 year of stay inside Thailand.

The Non Immigrant O visa is a Single Entry Visa and gives you once a 90 day stay.

For what you describe the Non Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) visa is the best option.

5 years ago

Marty *********

A non-O doesn’t require insurance. There are a number of ways to go this route most ending in a 1 year extension of stay.

5 years ago

Marty *********

Well, to start, an O-A visa is going to require health insurance. For non-Thai insurance you need your insurance provider to sign a document saying your coverage meets the requirements. Otherwise you need insurance from an authorized Thai companies. In general, is an insurance requirement going to be a non-starter for you?

5 years ago

Anne ********

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@Marty ********

Hi , thanks ... I have no problem with taking out insurance , would prefer to purchase in uk if this is possible . I already have private medical for uk but not for overseas

5 years ago

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