I am applying for a non immigrant o-a long stay here in Australia,my question is ,does the visa become active as soon as it it issued here in Australia or does only start when going through immigration when entering Thailand.
Thanks Peter
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Non-Immigrant O-A visa becomes active as soon as it is issued and affixed in your passport. You have up to one year from the issuance to enter Thailand, and once you do, you will receive a stamp that allows you to stay in the country for a full year.