What are the requirements for applying for a Non-OA visa while currently in Thailand?

Non-OA Visa Visa Application Requirements Visa Exempt Entry Criminal Record Check Financial Evidence for Visa Retirement Visa UK Citizens in Thailand Long-Term Stay in Thailand

Mar 1, 2023

2 years ago

Jamie ********

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Hi guys, hoping to get some advice. I'm from the UK currently here in Thailand on a visa exempt. I would like to stay longer term and understand that I can apply for a 1 year non immigrant O-A visa. I am over 50 and have the required funds in the UK. I'm a little unsure on the application requirements so have some questions.

Do I need to be out of the country when I apply? It's not a problem if I do. I think I can do it via e visa so can just go to another country for a while or I will be returning to the UK for a visit in July anyway.

I think I have to produce evidence of no criminal record so do I just get a basic DBS check certificate and produce that?

For the financial evidence, do I just produce a bank statement showing the equivalent to 800,000 baht in my UK bank account?

Grateful for any advice. Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a UK citizen currently in Thailand on a visa exemption, seeks advice on applying for a one-year Non-OA visa. They ask whether application needs to be made outside Thailand, and if a basic DBS check suffices for criminal record evidence, while also clarifying the financial evidence required for the application. Comments suggest options for applying, including doing it from the UK during a visit and highlight alternatives like the Non-O visa and possible border bounces for extending stay.

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James ********

Thanks All for your helpful replies. I believe that

@Jamie *******

has a plan to pursue when in the UK this summer.

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2 years ago

John **********

You can also consider a Non-O visa which you can get without leaving Thailand but it does require transferring funds to Thailand. No messing around with insurance and police checks either.

2 years ago

Jamie ********

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Super helpful, thanks guys. I think I'll wait until I go back in July, that would seem to be the simplest option. I know I can do 2 border bounces, does that include flying in and out of the country as well?

2 years ago

James ********

@Jamie *******

Yes. BUT BEST to do land border bounces as Airport Thai Immigration Officers may question your reasoning for staying in Thailand Visa EXEMPT.

2 years ago

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James ********

Ellie *******

If you want to use your funds in the UK, the only way to go for retirement is Non-OA in your country. Or LTR. As a UK citizen, other retirement options require you to have money in a Thai bank account.

2 years ago

James ********

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2 years ago

Roberto *********

You can apply for the OX visa whilst in Thailand. Perhaps take a look at that first. It may not suit you and does require funds transferred to Thailand but is good for five years

2 years ago

James ********

Sorry but you can only obtain the OA visa for retirement from and in your home country.

Possibly you might want to apply for it when you are in your home country in July

Between now and then, suggest you do a couple of land BORDER BOUNCES...

EACH one will get you 45 days thru March 31 and 30 days from April 1... unless they extend the 45 days Visa Exempt Entry thru 2023 as PROPOSED

You can do 2 LAND BORDER BOUNCE entries into Thailand EACH CALENDAR YEAR

Plus one 30 day extension of stay each time at Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht

2 years ago

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