What is the difference between Non-O Long Term and Non-OA Long Term visas in Thailand?

Applying in your country required lots of paper works and tied to Insurance. But applying while you are in Thailand is slightly easier

From what I understand, there's visa you get in your country of residence an the others you get in Thailand.

If you want to stay a long time contact an agent 😁

The key differences between the Non-O and Non-OA visas lie in their purpose, requirements, and some specific benefits:

1. Non-O Visa (1 Year, Multiple Entry):

• This visa is typically for those who have family in Thailand (like a Thai spouse or children) or for retirees who don’t meet the OA requirements.

• It can be renewed yearly inside Thailand without the need to leave the country.

• Health insurance is usually not required for a Non-O visa.

• For retirees, you’ll need to meet the financial requirement of having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account or proof of a monthly income of 65,000 THB.

2. Non-OA Visa (1 Year, Multiple Entry):

• This is specifically for retirees aged 50 and over.

• It requires mandatory health insurance (both Thai and foreign providers are accepted, but you need specific coverage amounts).

• The OA visa can be obtained from outside Thailand and also requires proof of financial stability similar to the Non-O visa.

• With the Non-OA, you have more stringent requirements related to health insurance, which could be considered a downside, but it also gives retirees more flexibility as it’s designed with longer-term stays in mind.

Which one is better?

• Non-O: Better if you are staying for family reasons or prefer not to have the health insurance requirement.

• Non-OA: Better if you plan to retire in Thailand and meet the financial and insurance requirements.

I hope this helps clarify the difference for you!

The difference is that there is no such thing as a 1 year non-O visa.

There is a 90 day non-O visa. It has no insurance requirement but requires you to show you have 800,000 baht or 65,000 baht per month in retirement income. It is single entry. Then there is a 1 year extension you can get from this visa that has similar requirements but you'll have to show the money in Thailand, and it is zero entry because you're already in Thailand when you get it.

A non-OA is a 1 year multiple entry visa. The multiple entry means every time you enter Thailand during that 1 year, you receive a 1 year permission to stay stamp. This requires a high level of health insurance, a health certificate, a criminal background check, and you can ONLY get it from the Thai embassy in your home country. You show money in your home country bank account to qualify for this visa, and it makes very little sense to ever try to extend this visa in Thailand because then you'll have to show money in a Thai bank account AND you'll still be required to have that high level of insurance.