Hi All,
My wife and I are USA passport holders. We are aiming for Phuket first and then Chiang Mai later this year for a holiday/vacation on a visa waiver on arrival. We want to obtain a 1yr Multi-Entry Retirement visa (O-A) while in CM. Below is the list of things I think we need for both to get the same visa.
5,000THB for the visa
3x Application form
CM USA Consulate - Cert of income and Police Check cert.
Are there any charges for these from the Consulate?
3x Photos
Medical Cert from local Dr.
Can all of this be obtained in CM or is a trip to Bangkok or outside Thailand be necessary?
Anything I've missed?
TIA.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the process of obtaining a 1-year Multi-Entry Retirement Visa (O-A) for USA passport holders traveling to Thailand. The author outlines the required documents and fees they believe necessary for the application while in Chiang Mai, and seeks confirmation and additional information from the community. Responses clarify that the O-A visa must be applied for outside of Thailand, specifically in the USA, and emphasize that certain documents and fees vary, such as the need for police checks, proof of income, and medical certificates. Additionally, there are comments highlighting misconceptions and clarifying the differences between visa types and costs.
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