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!