What Are the New Immigration Rules in Thailand Regarding O-A Visa Extensions and Insurance Requirements?
Nov 26, 2019
5 years ago
Joe *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
Recent updates from Udon Thani Immigration office indicate that new police orders require insurance for O-A visa extensions. Some offices may not accept the combination of banked money and monthly income for yearly extensions for retirees over 50, despite it being outlined in official documents. There are also discussions regarding a grandfather clause for those who had extensions before 1998, allowing them to retain lower financial requirements. Additionally, there are concerns about opening a Thai bank account on a non-retirement visa, but it is confirmed that this is possible depending on the discretion of bank branch managers.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.