Are there any advantages of applying for O-A Visa prior to arriving in Thailand? I've read the requirements for applying in the USA.

My understanding of differences would be with Thai Bank deposit and health insurance.

When applying in USA the requirements state a minimum bank account balance of 800,000 thb "OR" a minimum of 65,000 thb per month income along with a health insurance requirement. If applying in USA with the bank balance requirement there is no mention of the funds needing to be in a Thai bank.

When applying in Thailand the requirement states the 800,000 thb needs to be in a Thai bank account and I am not seeing any mention of a monthly income option. There is also no mention of a health insurance requirement when applying in Thailand.

Here are my questions:

Is the 65,000 thb monthly income option to qualify also available when applying in Thailand without needing an 800,000 thb bank balance?

If applying in USA with the monthly income option, what is needed to renew/extend after living 1 year in Thailand? Will I eventually need to deposit 800,000 thb into a Thai bank to renew/extend visa for another year or just continue to provide proof of monthly income?

I want the health insurance no matter where I apply so I'm also looking for good health insurance recommendations.

Thanks a trillion!

Hello, i need help about how to get NON O visa without agent if possible. I am currently in Phuket. Is it possible to do it without agent? Any detailed guide about processes? Can get details by phuket immigration office?

Many thanks in advance.

I have moved from Bangkok to Salaya in Nakon Pathom and I need to do my visa at the end of April. My school where I work is in Bangkok. My question is do I need to go to Changwattanna or Nakhon Pathom immigration?

Hi All, If I apply for an NI "O" visa is it multi entry? Or am I better off with a NI "OA" visa for retirement purposes. TIA

My husband, son, and I have a US passport...I am currently on a non-o volunteer visa ( extension of stay) expiring in January with work permit. My husband and son have non o dependant visa. I am switching organizations, and will be teaching at a school. My previous organization will be canceling my work permit once the school has finished my visa paperwork. Then, I will immediately fly to Vientiane, laos to obtain a non b visa. Will my husband and son need to apply for another non-o visa in vientiane with me? If so, what paperwork is required for their visa?

Really need some advice I wish to stay I thailand permanently but I'm unsure of which visa will be best I coming up to the age of 50 but I have a few criminal records from an early age of 18 will this prohibit me from having a retirement visa and is there anyway around this?