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What was the process like for obtaining an O-A visa for retirement at the London embassy?

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My wife and I have just obtained our O-A visa at the London embassy based on  retirement.  We arrived 5 mins after opening and were numbers 17/18 in line, less than 30 mins later we were done.  Collected our passport the next day at 1100 hrs, in and out in 5 mins.  The whole process was painless and straightforward, thanks Todd and Robert for all your advice on this forum.

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The author shares a positive experience obtaining their O-A visa for retirement at the London embassy, reporting a smooth process that took less than 30 minutes. They collected their passport the next day without any issues. The comments highlight the importance of ensuring the correct stamp upon arrival in Thailand.

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Steve,, did they give you a time to collect or you just turned up at 1100 ? TIA .

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Michael ********

thanks..

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@Michael *******

collection anytime between 11 and 12

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Tod *********

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Now when you fly in here make SURE they stamp you in for a whole year.. Many many MANY people get stamped in wrong and as much hoop jumping as you did to get those visas you want the right date when you stamp in.

Congrats and enjoy your time here

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Steve ********

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cheers todd

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Tod *********

put what ever you want, it's not a form where you're held to any of the info you put on it.

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thanks Todd. Quick question please. On the arrive Section of the TM6 it asks for length of stay. Do I need to annotate this as 1 year even though I have a flight booked back to the UK in April. Should I also state on the departure section my April flight number or leave it blank. Thanks

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