What are the requirements for a non OA visa in Thailand?

Jan 30, 2024
9 months ago
Tom **********
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Is there a "sticky" on the requirements for a non OA visa? I have questions but if they've already been answered I will just go there.
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The requirements for a non OA visa can vary depending on the Thai embassy or consulate from which you are applying. It's recommended to check the specific requirements on the official website of that embassy. For instance, the Sydney consulate offers an OX visa option, which comes at a higher fee. Additionally, there may be questions about what a 'sticky' post refers to in this context.
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Lynnette *******
What's a sticky? ๐Ÿคท
Tom **********
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@Lynnette ******
a document that has an FAQ on certain topics. It's a leftover term from the old internet
Dave ******
@Tom *********
wait-there's an OLD internet??? I think I'd like to join that. ๐Ÿ˜œ
Tom **********
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@Dave *****
it was slower, but everything was free!
Lynnette *******
@Tom *********
never heard of it.
Dave ******
@Lynnette ******
me also. I thought Tom meant sticky as in 'sticking point'...
Jo **********
@Lynnette ******
neither have I
Tom **********
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@Lynnette ******
well, it's from 20+ years ago
Lynnette *******
@Tom *********
I'm from further back than that!! Lol.
Stuart *********
Where are you applying from? Each embassy will have its own requirements. If you happen to be using the Sydney, Australia consulate they you could apply for the OX visa for $300 more.
Brandon ************
The requirements will vary based on the Thai embassy or consulate you are applying through. Go to the website of the one you'll be applying and see what it says.
Tom **********
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@Brandon ***********
so, there are no standards or is it country specific, like different rules for Americans v. Australians?
Brandon ************
@Tom *********
there are standards posted by the MFA. But they don't really mean much because each embassy and consulate basically gets to make their own rules.

This is how things in Thailand work.

When you want to open a bank account you keep trying different bank branches, even of the same bank, because each bank manager makes their own rules.

When you need something from immigration in Thailand, the requirements vary from province to province because each immigration office makes their own rules. It's quite difficult to keep track of.
Dave ******
@Brandon ***********
this might be the vest answer I've ever seen in this group! ๐Ÿ‘
Tom **********
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@Brandon ***********
thank you, this is helpful
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