I’m back in the UK and am now planning my return to Thailand. Since Jan 2018 I have had 2 Visa Exempt, 3 Single Entry tourist Visas and 1 METV.
So I am now looking at a Visa other than a tourist visa as I have a Thai girlfriend and wish to stay long term in Thailand, so I aren’t a tourist any more.
My intention was to obtain a O-A the at London Thai Embassy but I’ve just deposited more money up to £20k so have to wait 3 months until I can apply.
I live next door to Hull Thai Consulate and they have a O Visa that only requires £10k in the bank which I have had for 1 year and gives me 90 days in Thailand, has anyone had any dealings with this O Visa and would it be as good to get as the O-A (I won’t have to travel to London and I can apply now)
Thank you🙏
I am over 50yrs old
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is in the UK and plans to return to Thailand, seeking a long-term visa due to a non-tourist status after having multiple tourist visas. They are considering an O-A visa but must wait three months to meet the financial requirement of £20k. They also have the option to apply for an O visa at the Hull Thai Consulate with a lower financial requirement of £10k. Community comments discuss the advantages of the O-A visa over the O visa, including longer stay durations and no need for frequent renewals.