I'm a Singaporean currently on Visa O-A which will expire on 2 August 2023. I do not wish to extend the Visa because I have decided to live in Taiwan for a year.

My questions are:

1. Can I leave Thailand on 4 August 2023, 2 days after Visa expired?

2. Do I need to cancel the Visa at Bangkok Immigration?

3. Can I apply for a new Visa OA a year later in Singapore?

Thank you in advance for your advise.

My doctor does not want to sign the medical certificate required for Visa O-A.

Any advice or suggestions on getting medical certificate signed without having expensive tests and x-rays? I live in Florida, but I think I read some people did it via tele-health?

I requested the signature from my primary care doctor...but she freaked out saying she can not sign it without running blood tests and x-rays for the "tuberculosis, elephantiasis, leprosy, drug addiction, and third step of syphilis."

On retirement visa: i like to share a recent experience that i hope will be helpful. I obtained my visa (O-A) two weeks ago, in Ottawa Canada. Some learnings:

* Medical certificate: they accepted a medical certificate from a Thai hospital (note: it is much cheaper/faster, and less 'weired look' you get when doing certificate in your home country).

* Proof of funds: they do accept a statement from your retirement (in usa, called 401k) account

* Not all consulate in different cities process all type of visas. Call before!

* Call before! the agent at Ottawa was very helpful, and open to answer/clarify