Thanks for the add. I am currently living in UK but I travel to Chiang Mai every 4 months. However it is my intention to move to Chiang Mai in August for the foreseeable future. I have looked at online O-A visa application in UK which gives you a 1 year visa. I believe that you can apply in Thailand and this gives you two years initially. If this is correct, can someone please advise the best way in doing this. Thanks for your help. Aidan Innes.
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The user intends to move to Chiang Mai and inquired about the process for applying for a Non-Immigrant O-A visa. The O-A visa can be applied for online in the UK for a one-year stay, and upon re-entry, it can be managed to extend close to two years. It's crucial to have appropriate health insurance, especially when transitioning to an extension of stay. Comments provided clarity on application procedures and insurance requirements.