Woo-hoo! I got my O-A the other day. It wasn’t too difficult although I was worried about the notary requirement for most of the needed documents. No notary would notarize them because they can’t verify the documents are real. They basically notarize that I signed them in front of them and that I said the documents are truthful. Kind of like the catch-22 the embassies are in with the income verification letter. My questions/concerns are:
1. When I arrive Bangkok I need to make sure my arrival stamp is for 1 year. Before I leave the counter. Correct?
2. I’ll stay with a friend in Bangkok while I get a new passport with additional pages, I’m danger low. Bangkok does not require a TM.30, correct?
3. Although the address I submitted with my application is in Udon Thani (family home), I will go to Chiang Mai to search for land to build a house. (I know the rules, no need to comment on land purchases.) If I’m in a hotel no need to report. Once I settle into a condo rental I’ll need to have the house master report for me or if not, I need to do it myself. Is that correct?
Anything else I should be aware of? I normally come in on visa exempt so this will be my first entry on this visa and I'm sure there are things I don't yet know.
Thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the author's recent experience obtaining an O-A visa and poses several questions about the entry process in Thailand. Key concerns include ensuring that the arrival stamp grants a one-year stay, the necessity of TM.30 registration while staying with a friend, and the process for reporting address changes when moving. The comments provide additional insights and tips on navigating the visa process, including notary requirements and the importance of checking the immigration stamp upon arrival.
