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What is the current process for applying for an OA Thai retirement visa from outside New South Wales, Australia?

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Hi folks, a little bit of help about applying for an OA Thai retirement visa. Primarily for applications submitted outside of New South Wales Australia. We are currently in the process of applying for our new Visa. We have in the past lodged the application via mail to Canberra. We are in the belief that this hasn’t changed however it is required via online if living in NSW. We have had conflicting information in this regard. Can anyone out there who has recently gone through this process and can give us the correct information help in this regard.

We know what we have to do however all we are wanting to know is if the process hasn’t changed for Oz residents outside of NSW. TIA
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The user seeks clarification on the application process for the OA Thai retirement visa specifically for applicants outside New South Wales, Australia. There is conflicting information about whether applications can still be submitted via mail to Canberra or if they must be processed online. Comments confirm that all visa applications are now required to be submitted online, with applicants directed to their respective consulate based on location.
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Gary *********
Gary *********
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Thank you for your response. Much appreciated.
Chris *******
Chris *******
All visas are done on the evisa system now, at all embassies around the world.
John **********
John **********
All applications are online now, you provide your location as part of the process and get routed to the appropriate consulate (Canberra if not in NSW)

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