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What do I need to know about applying for a Non-O/A e-visa in the UAE, specifically regarding flight tickets and Thai phone numbers?

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Hi everyone, I'm in the process of applying for a non-immigrant O/A e-visa through the Thai Consulate in the UAE and have a couple of questions. I wrote to them but they only answered one and ignored the other two. I'm hoping you can help. The first is about our air tickets. The form asks for arrival and departure dates, so do we need to buy return tickets and get a refund once the retirement visa is issued in Bangkok? The form also requires a Thai phone number. I thought I could select a UAE one, but that option is not there. Is there an e-sim we can buy from outside Thailand that would be acceptable? I've found some, but without an ID card, I can only buy a tourist SIM and am not sure it would be acceptable.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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The user is applying for a Non-Immigrant O/A e-visa through the Thai Consulate in the UAE and is unsure whether they need to purchase return tickets for their application. They also have questions regarding providing a Thai phone number and options for obtaining a SIM card. Community members clarifying that a ticket itinerary is sufficient, and that the Non O-A visa will be issued by email, not in Thailand. Additionally, some suggest checking if the phone number field is indeed mandatory.

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Nigel *******

Nigel *******

I have just applied for a None O visa, they asked for flight dates, and flight numbers, but did not request proof of the booking. Same for the hotel.

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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Thanks,

. The online form here seems to require you to upload a copy of your ticket, which must be from the airline, not a travel agent.

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Floyd ******

Floyd ******

Just two things to be aware of.

make sure your phone is not locked and has a SIM card.

have any forms you may need to change your direct deposit to the Thai Bank.

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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Thanks,

. Noted.

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Wannikea *********

Wannikea *********

Neither is a mandatory field to fill in. The application is a generic template.

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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If memory serves,

, the field has a red asterisk against it, so I assumed it was mandatory. I’ll check again, thanks.

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Nongnuch ********

Nongnuch ********

are you resident in the UAE? Only residents can apply for a Non-Imm-O/A visa by the E-Visa online system of their home country. The visa will not be issued in Bangkok, but sent to you by email from the Thai diplomatic mission in the UAE

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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Yes, long time residents,

. Thanks.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

Usually the Non OA visa is only available from your home country or country of legal residence. If you reside legally in the UAE then that may be OK.

Not sure about the reference “once the retirement visa is issued in Bangkok”. The Non OA visa IS the visa. If issued it’s valid for a year and multiple entry so you can come and go as you please. Each entry you’d be stamped in for 365 days (or as long as your health insurance is valid for).

With the correct timing of a bounce out and back before the visa expires (and a new year long health insurance) you can get almost two years out of that visa.

Not sure about the Thai phone number part. Haven’t used the evisa system for ages. Perhaps others can advise.

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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I did wonder,

, but we were advised that the Non OA was a 90-day visa which would give you time once in Thailand to find and get proof of a permanent address, open a Thai bank account and deposit the 800,000 THB (each, presumably). If this is it, it would make life a lot easier. We’ve been resident in Dubai for 20 years. Thanks for your help.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

Ok. A Non O visa is what you describe. It’s valid for one single entry and you’d get a stamp for 90 days. Get all your ducks in a row and you can apply for a yearly extension off of that.

A Non OA visa is valid for a year, on each entry you get stamped in for a year - it does require mandatory health insurance and a medical and police check and is only available from your home country or country of legal residence.

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Graham ******

Graham ******

That's the Non-O not the Non-OA

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Jan ******************

Jan ******************

You don’t have to buy tickets for a Non O-A visa, only give a itinerary. Do you have someone you know in Thailand, just give the Thai number as a contact person.

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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Forgot - no, don’t know anyone I’d feel comfortable asking to use their number,

.

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Jan ******************

Jan ******************

Ok, when I applied for a Non O recently I just filled in a flight number, not e-ticket number. Flight numbers are easy to find if you make itinerary. I just gave a number to a Thai person as I stayed private. If you’re going to stay in a hotel, just give the hotel number. The system never asked for my own Thai number.

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Nick *******

Nick *******

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Thanks,

. I think it asks for the e-ticket number, but if a one way ticket is acceptable, it would save money on getting the refund. Thanks.

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