Hi gurus.
My objective is to get a version of the non-immigrant “O” visa. Right now I have a non-immigrant “OA” Visa set to expire Nov 11. I do not want to pay for the ‘mandatory’ insurance on my visa renewal.
I’ve had a seasoned retirement account (for years) in a Pattaya bank branch, and I use Jomtien Immigration. I am 75, married in 2017 at the Banglamung Amphur, and live with my Thai wife in a rented Pattaya condo. I have the marriage documents translated to English with Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamps affixed.
I guess starting the non-immigrant “O” process in Savanaket is a non-starter.
What do I need to do, get in order, prove, provide, etc. to get a Married “O” visa (if, in fact, that’s what it’s called)? When should I do this?
Is there a better visa option for me? How about an in-country non-immigrant “O”, if that exists.
Thanks in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks to transition from a non-immigrant 'OA' visa to a non-immigrant 'O' visa due to concerns about mandatory insurance costs. As a 75-year-old married to a Thai citizen and living in Pattaya, he inquires about the requirements and processes to obtain the 'O' visa based on marriage. The community advises on potential challenges, including the need for proper documentation and updated bank statements to prove financial eligibility, emphasizing the importance of consulting with local immigration authorities well before the current visa expiration.
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