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What do I need to know about the Non-OA (Retirement) visa application regarding proof of address in Thailand?

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Steve ************

asked Apr 18, 2022

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I have a couple of questions re non OA (Retirement) visa. 1) Seems no proof of address/residence (eg rental agreement) where you intend to stay is required when applying, is that correct and at what point would I need to provide proof of/register my address? (Ideally I would want to stay at a hotel/Thai friends for a few week while I searched for ideal accommodation) 2) Also if I changed address to a different province after say 6 months of arriving on the OA is that straightforward to do? Many thanks in advance, new member here

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The Non-OA (Retirement) visa application does not typically require proof of address in Thailand at the time of application. Instead, the TM30 form, which is a notification of a foreigner's residence, is filed by your hotel or landlord once you have settled into your accommodation. If you move to a different province after six months of arrival, you will need to file a new TM30 form at the immigration office corresponding to your new address.

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Ryan ********

I think you just mean the address on the forms. Just look up a condo somewhere and put that down. They will only check this kind of thing if you apply in country because it’s not reasonable to ask for a rental agreement or something for a place you haven’t even been to yet.

Note that you will have a much easier time opening a Thai bank account with a one year OA visa than an entry stamp and you will need one so it should be one of the first things you do. Choose a branch that you expect to be convenient to visit in the future since that will happen eventually.

5 years ago

Steve ************

@Ryan *******

thanks, yes Ellie highlighted that many embassies may not require address in Thailand so will see what the form is asking first.

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Ryan *******

no, the O/P is definitely NOT talking about applying for the visa inside the country and is talking about once he has the OA visa what is the process of filing a TM30 form

5 years ago

Brook ********

Apply in-country. Don’t apply to the embassy. Do your research and preserve your options.

5 years ago

Steve ************

@Brook *******

actually not totally decided on O or OA, have a plenty more questions on both which I will post over coming days/weeks. Cheers Brook

5 years ago

Brandon ************

@Brook *******

OA is an option. Many people don't want to keep large amounts of money locked in Thailand

5 years ago

Brook ********

@Brandon ***********

My main warning is the insurance requirement.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

I don’t see many embassy/consulate require you to provide the address in Thailand for the application for Non-OA. Follow the requirements the Thai embassy in your country says.

TM30 is the address registration where you ARE staying, not where you WILL stay.

5 years ago

Steve ************

@Ellie ******

wonderful, thank you

5 years ago

Tod *********

The TM30 (notification of foreigner in residence) form will be filed by the hotels you're staying at.

Once you get a place of your own you or your land lord will file one at the immigration office in the area where you live. That's what let's you use that office for 90 day reporting, etc.

IF you move you or your land lord file a new TM30 at the immigration office where your new address is.

You keep the receipt of having a TM30 filed in your passport

5 years ago

Steve ************

@Tod ********

very clear, thanks. So I’m assuming the hotel(s) require the passport for a small period of time to do that. And on the 90 days - does the clock start on day 1 of arrival in Thailand?

5 years ago