What are the key differences between the Non-O and Non-OA visas in Thailand?

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Non OA Vs. Non O. Any point to a OA?

Am I correct or wrong in assuming the only advantage of the Non OA is the first 2 years without having to bring 800k into a Thai Bank?  Compared to the Non O 3+12 month with 800k in the bank. Seems to me if I have the 800k what's the point of having a OA over an O?

After two weeks a few hospital exams, several affidavits about my current conditions this 51 year old finally got health insurance. Now I have to take it to the Thai Health services to have them fill in their form only to fly back to NZ to apply. I am not sure how anyone applying from their own country is going to get all this done, let alone the problems being over 60 trying to get Thai insurance without the premedical exams.

It occurs to me the reason given for health insurance was the bail out on hospital bills. This can be done on a Non OA, but my understanding is they just take your bill out of your 800k bank account with the Non O.

So extending the Non OA requires health insurance, but switching to a yearly Non O will only require money in the bank?

I know this topic is done to death. I have not seen yet a comparison of the two options and any discussion as to why the health insurance is required (no money in a Thai bank). If this is the thinking of immigration, then the simplest conclusion is, you need 800k to retire in Thailand and screw getting the OA over the O

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion centers on comparing the Non-O and Non-OA visas for expats in Thailand. The Non-OA visa allows for an initial 2-year stay without the need to maintain 800k THB in a Thai bank, unlike the Non-O visa, which requires the funds and a renewal process every 3 months. Health insurance is mandatory for Non-OA visa holders after certain deadlines, while Non-O holders do not have this requirement. Various comments illustrate frustrations with immigration policies and the differing documentation needed for each type of visa.

Robert ******* · Answer

People over 50 years have different options to stay in Thailand long time, Or with the Non Immigrant O visa followed by Extensions of Stay or with the Non Immigrant O-A visa. Two different ways with different requirements. There is no best way, the way that works for you, like you are able to travel every other year back to your home country to apply for a visa, could not work for another who likes to stay inside Thailand. Choose the visa that fits your purpose and your way of living.

Alan ******* · Answer

FYI. Here is what the Melbourne, Australia Consulate wants when applying for a Non O (spouse) Visa, with multiple entries;

1. A letter from your spouse written in Thai and signed off which needs to be stating:

Your relationship

Purpose of stay/ plan you would do in Thailand

How long you are going to stay for each entry

Your accommodation in Thailand

2. A copy of your Thai or Australian marriage certificate

3. A copy of your Thai spouse’s passport or Thai National ID card

4. A copy of any name change certificates of your spouse (if applicable)

5. Official bank statement showing a closing balance at least $8,000 under your name (Access within 6 months)

6. A copy of your flight itinerary going into Thailand

7. Original Passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Thailand)

8. One x passport sized photograph

9. completed application form

For non-Australian or non-resident applicant, proof of an Australian Visa (VEVO)

Fee is $300 which is payable by cash, bank cheque or money order

Tod ********* · Answer

the differences between an O-A visa from a thai consulate in your country and an O visa/yearly extension have been beaten to death.

AT THIS TIME <- meaning as the rules are written now, O-A visa holders and people who get yearly extensions from an O-A visa need insurance after Oct 31st.

Whereas people who started with O visas and got yearly extensions do not.

There is no rhyme or reason to it, there is no 'let's discuss it". I mean it is what it is, if you hold an O-A visa/extension and don't wanna get insurance break the chain, (cancel your extension, leave the country, get a 90 day Non-O, come back and get a new yearly extension).

Al ******* · Answer

There is the issue of needing to do a border run every 90 days with the o vs. none with the o-a. Also not everyone is moving to Thailand permanently, which makes the o-a, pre insurance requirement, easier and more flexible.

Tod ********* · Answer

you are looking for logic where there is none.

What are the key differences between the Non-O and Non-OA visas in Thailand?

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