I have read on the Thai Embassy (China) website that you need your visa to get your COE, but to get your visa you need to have a flight booked, and to book your flight you need a COE so I'm going round in circles trying to figure out what comes first! I have a Thai wife, I'm currently working in China and intend to apply for a Non-O, any advise? help?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The process to obtain a Non-O visa and COE when traveling from China can be confusing due to conflicting information about order of operations. It is generally suggested to apply for the visa first, which often does not require a confirmed flight just yet. After securing your visa, you can apply for the COE by providing the necessary documentation, including proof of travel arrangements. It's important to ensure compliance with COVID-19 requirements, such as having medical insurance that covers COVID-19 in Thailand and negative PCR test results prior to travel. Overall, the steps involve applying for the visa, getting approval, then registering for the COE with all required documents.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
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