What are the requirements for applying online for the O-A visa from the US, specifically regarding travel records, proof of residency, and insurance verification?

O-A visa Thai visa application US expatriates in Thailand proof of residency insurance requirements for visa travel records digital visa submission

Nov 12, 2021

3 years ago

Suzanne ***************

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We are currently applying online for the O-A visa and have some questions. We are Americans coming from the US. 

1. We’re suppose to upload our passport pages showing all travel records within past 12 months. We have not traveled but it doesn’t feel like we can leave it blank. It only allows for adding a file, not words, so we can’t explain. Advice?

2. Is drivers license enough for proof of residency in current country?

3. For insurance verification, are our insurance cards enough? 

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user seeking guidance on the online application process for the O-A visa for Americans encountered specific inquiries regarding documentation: how to handle the absence of travel records, the sufficiency of a driver's license as proof of residency, and whether insurance cards meet verification requirements. Responses suggest that for travel records, uploading the first page of the passport suffices, proof of residency might necessitate additional documentation, and insurance certificates are required over insurance cards.

Bä ****

Try AXA insurance I’m currently in Thailand and it’s approved by the Thai Embassy...It’s like $65/month

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

1&2, just upload the first picture of your passport, the application is the same for everyone and those questions aren't relevant.

3: no, you need to upload the insurance certificate from the insurance company listing the amount covered and duration.

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Jo***

No need to apologize, it's hard to keep up, especially when everyone says something different.

3 years ago

Suzanne ***************

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@Garrett **********

thank you for your reply. Regarding #3 about insurance: for O-A, it didn’t mention Covid coverage, just medical. However, for our daughter who’s applying for ED visa, it’s asking specifically for proof Covid coverage up to a certain amount. Any suggestions which companies provide this? I assume I can’t use travel insurance for this.

3 years ago

Phil *********

@Suzanne **************

LUMA (Thailand based) have just updated their insurance product for travel and covid cover . There's an online app you can apply directly;

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3 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Suz****

So because of covid, everyone entering Thailand right now requires Covid insurance for atleast the 1st 30 days. You can use travel insurance, the certificate must specify they you're covered for covid treatment in Thailand up to $50k usd.

Separately, the Non-OA visa requires health insurance. If your policy covers covid treatment (which it does, they all do) then you can use it, you just need them to send you a letter/certificate stating the above.

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Garrett **********

3 years ago

Suzanne ***************

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@Jordi *******

the student (ED) visa application still says 100k Covid insurance. It gets confusing bc website says one thing but these groups seem to know more:).

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Suzanne **************

embassy websites never update with newest requirements

3 years ago

Jordi ********

@Suzanne **************

Yeah, my mistake. I think. It was different, not anymore, i dont know haha, Trust the website

3 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Jo***

In not mixing anything up, nothing has changed besides the coverage amount. And no, non immigrant visa holders don't need covid insurance for the duration of their stay.

3 years ago

Jordi ********

@Garrett **********

I see, my bad. Just checked the embassy website, it clearly said what I stated above but not anymore, this is going too fast for me;) will delete my comment

3 years ago

Suzanne ***************

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@Jordi *******

unfortunately, we have found a few discrepancies like this. Hard to navigate but it’ll all be worth it once we get there!!

3 years ago

Jordi ********

@Suzanne **************

It sure is! Spend more then a month getting my paperwork done but flying next Friday with a STV:)! Cant wait!! Hang in there

3 years ago

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