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What is the current processing time for the American OA Visa at Thai Consulates?
For American OA Visa applicants. How long has approval been taking lately? The US Thai Embassy site says to allow 15 business days but I'm wondering if they're processing faster. Thanks
Answer summary
The approval time for American OA Visa applicants can vary by consulate, with the Thai Embassy suggesting a standard of 15 business days for processing. However, some applicants have reported faster turnaround times, such as receiving approval in as little as 10 calendar days, even with some document resubmission delays. It's important to account for weekends and observe that the processing is counted in business days. Additionally, there are considerations regarding health insurance and the possibility of applying for an O visa instead to avoid costs associated with the OA visa.
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Ադամ ********
10 calendar days including Thanksgiving weekend another weekend and me having to resubmit one document that was not right.
Kool *******
Thailand always makes reference to the conservative side of things. It could be faster, but if it goes past 15 business days something is wrong, and be aware they always go by business days, not 15 days total
Ken ******
you should get O instead of OA: after entry: saves you costly health insurance each year afterwards for visa renewal, pre existing health condition excluded protection after all, also minimum insurance protection just raised from
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0 baht to 3 million balt for inpatient, after two + years when the law first implemented, meaning premium could go up pretty fastGarrett ***********
@K**
But then you need to put money in a Thai bank and deal with the yearly extension. O is 90 days, OA is 24 months.Ken ******
@Garrett **********
it seems to.me.both require money in the bank which is not much problem as so far in.last 2-3 years, thai baht fluctuates only within 10% against USD, but there is news or rumour the *****
0baht requirement maybe raised to *****
00 bahtGarrett ***********
@K**
Non-OA doesn't require money in a Thai account.Ken ******
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@Garrett **********
oh actually i mean turning the usual non O to retire non O (one year)Ադամ ********
@Garrett **********
I heard something about the dodgy insurance not being soon required if you show some higher bank balanceGarrett ***********
@Adam *******
For a Non-OA? I haven't heard about them dropping that requirement.
Brandon ************
Which consulate of the 4? Each one seems to have different processing times as well so that may help you get a more accurate answer.
Gee ******
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